[Mask]ulinity is a documentary-style photo book which shines a spotlight on around 30 professional British sportsmen. Through the medium of sport, these revered, respected and often idolised men are peeling back the mask and revealing never-before-shared experiences, vulnerabilities and glimpses into their personal lives. With ever-mounting pressure on men to behave, speak and even look a certain way, [Mask]ulinity is more than a photo book about male athletes. This human study explores the diverse themes affecting them today; generational, environmental, societal, emotional and mental. For these men, performing in the public eye goes far beyond medals and trophies, often bestowing them with labels of ‘toxic masculinity’, ‘aggressive’ and ‘alpha’ to the pressurised expectation of ‘stoic’, ‘heroic’ and even ‘invincible’.
 
Photographed by Amy-Rose Deffley and interviews and writing by Tamar Aliphon.
 
50% of sale price will be donated to Tough Enough To Care - Mens Mental Health Charity.