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The Mullet: Hairstyle of the Gods (Hardcover)

by Mark Larson (Author), Barhey Hoskyns (Author), Barney Hoskyns (Author)
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  • Hardcover: 128 pages
  • Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC (Jan 2000)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1582340641
  • ISBN-13: 978-1582340647
  • Product Dimensions: 20.8 x 20.6 x 1.5 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 924,177 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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In the post-war years of the 20th century fashions came and went but some managed to cross the boundaries of time refusing to disappear into style oblivion. The mini-skirt, flared trousers, polka dots, all politely meandered in and out of fashion--happy to be described as "retro", pleased to make a comeback for a season, resigned to stay cupboard bound for years at a time. Hairstyles have behaved in the same way: feathered cuts, fringes, bobs with varying angles all stepping into the spotlight on cue and then disappearing until next time. Of course to every rule there is the exception and, in this case, it is a hairstyle known as "The Mullet".

The Mullet is a bi-level compromise of a coiffeur saluted by Mike Larson and Barney Hoskyns as a timeless phenomenon which can be traced back to prehistoric times. This light-hearted celebration follows the mullet's popularity among ancient civilisations, its revival in the late Eighteenth Century (as evidenced in Gainsborough's Blue Boy) through to the rock era of the Twentieth Century. Little did anyone know that David Bowie's Ziggy Stardust look would begin a mullet-mania which was destined to reach its pinnacle in the 1980's--anyone who was anyone in the world of rock music, sport and fashion wore a mullet of some kind and this book contains ample (damning) photographic proof of its popularity. Famous mullet-heads featured here include Jason Donovan, Glenn Hoddle, Barry White and Patrick Swayze.

The book adopts a knowing, ironic tone throughout its textual commentary and is made up largely of whimsical features such as a Mullet Man cartoon strip and Mulletinboard--an agony page for bi-levellers with a problem. This is a fun and playful present to give to anyone who wears their mullet with pride. --Nicola Hollins --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars definitely the best, 8 Nov 2000
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This review is from: The Mullet: Hairstyle of the Gods (Paperback)
This is the only book that provides both an historic and sociologic study about the rise of the mulet, coming back to its origin: the Egyptian pharaon hair cut. According to its author on a recent interview on Channel 4, Chris Waddle missed its penalty in semi-final of the world cut 1990 because Paul Gascoigne cut his mullet just the day before the game. The mullet had definitely a strong impact on the recent history of british football, that may have won the US world cup. Too bad however that the author concentrates its thesis on the english and US "mulleted" people (David Bowie, Jon Bon Jovi, football players) , since France has also given many excellent mullet case studies: Patrick Sebastien, Jeanne Mas, Jean Castaneda
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2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars An in depth guide in Mulletology..., 11 July 2000
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Emerging from me local hair dressers (Giorgio's) I realised to my horror that the length of the back of my hair was disproportionate to the front........To my horror I realised I had gone the way of the Hoddle....the way of a wrestler, Hulk Hogan stylie. Ho hum but on flicking through this book I realised that I was part of an elite group of men (and women...?) to have this exceptional hair style. This book undoubtedly redeemed my enthusiasm for the mullet. Loads of pics of celebs with mullets as well as an interesting piece on the history of the mullet. Book good....very good....
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1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Business at the front, party at the back!, 2 Feb 2006
By Ms. Felicia Davis-burden (Staines, UK) - See all my reviews
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A hilarious illustrated history of the Neckwarmer, or whatever you call yours.... One complaint though: Where is Roger Waters, ex-Pink Floyd mullet-boy? Yes he was one, from 1987 to 1993. Even Nick Mason and Rick Wright were Prog-Mullet-boys in the 80s. I really think there should be a 2nd edition, re(hair)dressing these omissions. As it is, this is a hugely enjoyable tome about the style everybody secretly adores, but wouldn't want their significant others to sport. A joyous, ridiculous pleasure!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
This book is awsome! These guys were featured in the documentary "The Mullet Uncut"
Published on 17 Feb 2000

5.0 out of 5 stars the mullet is the hairstyle of the people
this book proves that the population of the world does have something in common...the mullet! Hoskyns and larson have linked the whole world in a way that no politicians ever... Read more
Published on 22 Dec 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars The Ultimate Bi-level Bible
An absolutely unmissable book, if you ever held the mullet in high esteem, if only for the pictures of mullet-gods, Pat Sharpes and Billy Ray "Lord William of" Cyrus.
Published on 3 Dec 1999

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