by Tobias Wolff
First published 1999
This photographic collection presents brothers from every corner of society. The Clintons appear alongside the Kennedys. The Scorsese family shares pages with the Dalai Lama. Politicians sit next to businessmen. Athletes stand beside actors and artists. But the book doesn't stop with celebrities. Ordinary brothers fill these pages too, men whose only claim to fame is the bond they share with their siblings. Each photograph captures private moments between brothers. Some images reveal deep affection and friendship. Others expose the tensions that simmer beneath family loyalty. The camera finds brothers in quiet conversation, shared laughter, and unguarded silence. These portraits explore the complex relationships that define brotherhood. Love and rivalry exist side by side. Intimacy mingles with competition. The book examines how brothers support each other and how they struggle against each other. Through diverse faces and stories, it reveals the universal experiences that connect all brothers regardless of their fame or station in life.
Genres: biography, family, non-fiction, 21st-century, photography, social
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family
Period: 21st Century
144 pages · Hardcover · Hyperion