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Makeup: The Art of Beauty Spiral-bound – August 1, 2003

by Linda Mason (Author)
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A top international markeup artist offers techniques and how-to tips for makeup styles ranging from basic and fresh-faced to high glamour and unconventional.
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  1. Print length
    176 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Watson-Guptill
  4. Publication date
    August 1, 2003
  5. Dimensions
    7.75 x 0.75 x 10.5 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    0823029816
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0823029815
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Linda has "Changed makeup as we know it today" -- The Wall Street Journal

About the Author

Linda Mason has been a makeup artist for over 20 years. Her client list includes Paulina Porizkova, Joan Jett, Cameron Diaz, and fashion designers including John Galliano and Jean Paul Gaultier. Born in Sunderland, England, she lives and works in SoHo, in New York City.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Watson-Guptill; Spi edition (August 1, 2003)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Spiral-bound ‏ : ‎ 176 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0823029816
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0823029815
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.6 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.75 x 0.75 x 10.5 inches
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Emm
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on December 16, 2014
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Karen Ling
5.0 out of 5 stars A Special Beauty Book -Recommended!
Reviewed in the United States on April 9, 2004
I would roughly classified the makeup books in the market into 2 types, one features different looks for you to follow (e.g, Kevyn Aucoin & NARS) and one teaches altitude to feel pretty with basic skills (e.g, Bobbi Brown & Sonia Kashuk). This one belongs to none of them. If you are looking for a book which boosts your creativity but yet still teaches a few tricks & technique, this will be the one.
Chap 1: Makeup as Self-discovery - This part is an autobiography of her life as a makeup artist. A fun part to read to know her makeup philosophy. I often find that it is good to understand an artist's philosophy before start reading her book. (e.g, Some people dislike Bobbi's book because they think that the looks are boring. But by reading the introduction, you would know her appreciation for natural beauty and that book is actually for everyday makeup.)
Chap 2: Basics - This part is no basics! There are a few of step-by-step photos but not many. Most important of all it shows the techniques of wearing makeup. E.g, different ways to apply eye shadow, different placement of blush to correct face shapes and some lip color mixing tricks. It doesn't teach you one method as in Bobbi Brown's book. It rather gives you a few ways and let you decide on your own.
Chap 3: Glamourizing Technques: It features some perioud makeup info and some glamourizing techniques. There's a step-by-step guide to smoking eyes, a comprehensive info on contour, putting on false lashes, etc. This part is nice if you want something beyond everyday look. It's quite easy to follow.
Chap 4: Freestyle makeup- Linda Mason is an advocate of freestyle makeup- a style which has no rules at all, you just apply color with your intuition. You may not like every photo in this section, but I think one should always appreciate the creativity in her. This part is truly an art. You must see with your heart but not only your eyes. This chapter is the gallery of her 'art'. At the end of this chapter, she would also tell you what do use in freestyle makeup.
Chap 5 + Chap 6: Professional Makeup & Becoming a Makeup Artist-These 2 parts are particularly for aspiring makeup artists. It tells you some work information, e.g, working on location, how to start out and the makeup kit. Not really everything you need to know, but it is good if you want to see a general picture of the industry.
Generally speaking, I like this book very much. As I have mentioned above, you may not agree with every picture in it. Some pictures are too old fashion in today's eyes, or you just don't like some of the freestyle makeup. However, you can definately see the creativity in Linda Mason towards makeup. She does not conform to any rules, any color spectrum. Her passion for colors matches my makeup philosophy very much, that's also a reason why I like her book so much. Moreover, being an aspiring makeup artist without much basic knowledge, this book gives me some good advices but not premade beauties as in Kevyn Aucoin's or NARS's book. It really encourages creativity. I would recommend people who want to learn about makeup techniques but not looking for premade looks (if you want something to follow, try Kevyn's Making Faces and NARS) and those who really believe in makeup as an art form. However, if you are a professional looking for technical tips, e.g, lighting, or ingredients in makeup, this is not what you are looking for.
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Antigone Walsh
4.0 out of 5 stars Fun
Reviewed in the United States on March 28, 2006
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This book is fun. The author shares her story--from being a young girl enchanted by her mother's makeup rituals to a budding makeup artist making mistakes along the way to the now successful artiste. She shares some basic and glamour techniques and devotes a portion of the book to freestyle makeup. There are chapters dedicated to assisting the reader in developing a career as a makeup artist.

This book is enjoyable. The freestyle section is not at all practical but demonstrates the author's free and creative spirit. If you are looking for a make-up practicum, this is definitely not it. While her instructions are minimal, her diagrams are helpful. However, if you want to change your look and are not afraid to play, this is a great guide.
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Jessica Ahn ☆ HEPBURN SCHOOL
5.0 out of 5 stars Inspiring book for me...
Reviewed in the United States on July 9, 2008
This is one of my favorite makeup books -
the illustrations in the book were quite impressive -
I agree though, with previous reviewers that a lot of
the photos in the book ARE quite dated... goes way
back to the days when Issey Miyake was the God (80s?).

However interestingly enough, some of the other photos
especially regarding eye make up are very current! I am
thinking that it was the author's intent to share the old
photos to give an account of the history she's had with the
industry?

Anyhow, it was the first time I heard of the concept of
having a "basic four color palette" to create four
new colors - (p.67 a brown shade in cream texture,
a gloss in yellow, a pale shade such as coral-pink,
a bright color such as vibran red) - and also the first
time I realized how much money I had wasted on all my
makeup products I have been amassing!

And this concept totally gave me the insight that it's
not about those blues, greens I need for my eyeshadows -
it's all about the skin tone colors working together!!!
(Although it was Bobbi Brown products and salespeople
that yellow-base was good for the skin... this isn't the
same thing!)

Some of the very fashion-editorial type photos didn't
really help me on a practical level... but it was quite
fun and liberating to view makeup as an extension of
expressing oneself, almost like a fine-art painting using
your face as canvas. For most everyday people looking for
sensible application of makeup probably won't get much out
of the Freestyle makeup chapter though... They look like
clowns or Picasso's women from bathers of Avignon, ie. African
mask-like...

But I decided to buy the book because I was so eager to learn
about the different ways of dressing the eyes; I felt this book
had more to offer than Kevin AuCoin's book on treating the eyes.
I especially love the distinctions made for... The Sultry Eye (p.85),
The Doe Eye, The Cat Eye, The Smoky Eye. The book includes many
versions of the smoky eye (soft&simple, a little more, deep smoky,
strong&sexy, and neutral smoky layers). This was also the first time
I ever saw of a makeup book include a very very clear illustration
of how to do the Marilyn Monroe's eyeliner -- the drawing on p.87
is quite helpful for beginners like me to see how the line is achieved.

Unfortunately, this is not the definitive book on contouring...
Contouring is explained on pages 94-95, but it's mostly text,
and only 3 photographic sources are given using one model. So if you're
a beginner who wants to learn more about contouring, I suggest you
check out Rober Jones's website and books and DVD.

The latter section of the book deals with practical advice for professional
makeup artists - things like working on location, working on
location in the city, in hot climates, in any weeather,
fashion shows, advertising and other commercial work are covered,
including makeup for brides (unfortunately, the photos are not that
up-to-date nor inspiring) and fees and compensation. Chapter 6 is
devoted to newbie makeup artists.

Thanks Linda for sharing your wisdom!
Namaste~
fan in Korea...
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KLG
3.0 out of 5 stars Make up book lover
Reviewed in the United States on July 7, 2007
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I usually enjoy most makeup books and give them 5 stars. I found this one dated, the pictures are old looking, very costumey or imagey, not real. I was oo bored to read it in detail. It has some valid points which is why I still gave 3 stars
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harlemraenyc
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Reviewed in the United States on March 25, 2016
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Not what I thought.
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Mamalamadingdong
2.0 out of 5 stars Very Disappointing
Reviewed in the United States on December 22, 2012
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I saw the author on a morning talk show, and was very eager to read her makeup tips. But the book contains very little guidance on how to put on makeup. What little is said is so poorly written that it is almost incomprehensible, and the author does not offer any advice on specific makeup products or brands. Moreover, most of the book is devoted to advice on how to make a career out of doing others' makeup, and to details about the author's career--which are given in an almost ridiculously egotistical way, right down to referring to herself in the third person. I feel I wasted the money I spent on this book.
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Emi
5.0 out of 5 stars Helpful
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 14, 2021
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Good product. Some great photos. Quite useful as reference book
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1.0 out of 5 stars Enttäuschender 80er Jahre Look
Reviewed in Germany on March 31, 2008
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Das beste an diesem Buch ist leider das Cover. Obwohl "Make-Up: The Art of Beauty" im Jahr 2007 herausgegeben wurde, sind vermutlich sämtliche der enthaltenen Bilder aus den 80er Jahren, auch einige der Quellen deuten darauf hin. Make-Up und Styling sind dementsprechend ziemlich unbrauchbar, das ganze wirkt eher wie ein Buch über die Laufbahn der Autorin und nicht wie ein zeitgemässer Make-Up Ratgeber.
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ReReLaGlam
5.0 out of 5 stars A great classic book.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 21, 2017
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Had this book before but reordered when i started an mua course. Includes periodic looks, free hand and great classic looks relevant today. Includes face shapes eye shapes etc a useful handy book to have if studying makeup.
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MutOyd
3.0 out of 5 stars Dated but not bad
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 31, 2012
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This book is a little dated, very 80'. You are not gonna find stunning high quality pictures here. Nice story and experience from Linda, still good to know her works since she has been a very important artist. Nice chapters about makeup in 20', 30' and so on....and a chapter about how to become a professional and join the makeup business. Not fan of this book but I would still buy it for a cheap price.
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Yve
3.0 out of 5 stars Not the best makeup book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 9, 2014
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Linda has over 30 yrs makeup experience but isn't the best artist! Good for reference but not the best makeup book I own! Delivery good!
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