Books: The Bearded Gentleman

To beard or not to beard: that is the question: Whether ‘tis nobler in the face to suffer the stigma and crumbs of outrageous man bristles or to take up razors against a sea of stubble? Hamlet waxed on for longer, but we say just go for it, though not before reading The Bearded Gentleman. Sporting an illustrated step-by-step guide to all the classic styles, advice from experts and a retrospective on beardsmanship throughout the ages, this playful little read offers all you need to know about sprouting, maintaining and even doing away with your ideal crumb-catcher. We suggest giving the Franz Josef a whirl. $16.95, arsenalpulp.com