Kevyn Aucoin partners with the industry's greatest talents to create an exquisite, star-studded collection of portraits, and reveals some timeless beauty tips that helped earn him his super-status in the fashion industry.
It's a visual feast as supermodels and celebrities such as Susan Sarandon, Jessica Lange, Grace Jones, Christie Brinkley and Janet Jackson, to name a few, are exquisitely made up by Aucoin and photographed by the world's most famous photographers, including Richard Avedon, Patrick Demarchelier, Steven Meisel, Michael Thompson and Peter Lindbergh.
The Art of Makeup includes an introduction by Linda Wells, editor of Allure, and essays by Donna Karan, Cindy Crawford, Polly Mellen and Liza Minnelli that discuss Aucoin's talent, his incredible rise in his field and what he's like to work with. It also features tips to help women achieve the Aucoin look. Through step-by-step instructions, sample makeovers and an explanation of the 10 most common beauty mistakes and the four basic makeup combinations, Aucoin helps women accentuate their positive features, enhance their beauty and look and feel their best.
Elegant and instructional, this book is a celebration of beauty and a remarkable showcase of the talents of a man who has defined the look of the '90s.
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.0 / 5.0
Thank you for my wonderful book. I Love It!:
I lost this book years ago and was happy to find you had it for a reasonable price. I am very happy with it so thank you very much!
This book still inspires:
I bought "The Art of Makeup" in 1994 when it was first published. The other day when I was reorganizing my bookcase, I pulled this book off the shelf and found myself captivated by the gorgeous pictures in this book. I find that this book still inspires me. Admittedly, some of the techniques shown in the book, such as taping and body makeup, are of the "don't try this at home" variety. But there are pictures of pefectly-executed everyday makeup that is wearable without being boring. These don't look... more info
this is a makeup-ART book:
This book is so expensive because it is simply an art book, showing Kevyn Aucoin's art. It is not a step by step guide. It's a beautiful book and worth it.
True art in make up:
While his other books are more of a how to on make up, this is more of an art book than a guide. Kevyn Aucoine was a master of the art, no question, and he made some of the most beautiful faces ever captured on film. The average so and so will never use things like face tape, false eyelashes, and spirit gum. I'm one of the rare few who isn't in theater and uses those things on occation for a fancy dress occation! You have to know what you're doing for some of these looks. Plus, the finished product was... more info
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