Face Paint: The Story of Makeup

For someone who loves a bit of history, Lisa Eldridges wisdom and collectibles are a treat. This book is for all who want to understand a little about the origins of makeup and enjoy a good read.

This book is so good! It covers some of the major trends in makeup (red lipstick, black eyeliner, foundation, etc.) since time immemorial, and the pictures in the book are beautiful. It doesn't go into detail about each era, as it would probably take several books to do that. It's a great overview and very nicely written. A must-have for anyone who is into makeup. Lisa Eldridge is amazing!

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I love Lisa Eldridge so when I found out that she was bringing out a book about makeup I was ecstatic. It contains exquisite pictures of beautiful vintage makeup and pictures of Lisa's makeup muses such as Brigitte Bardot and Marilyn Monroe. This is a must have for anyone who loves everything about makeup. It contains everything right back to where makeup originated from to how it has been used since then. Absolutely fascinating and a brilliant coffee table book!

Interesante, bien explicado, bien documentado, con preciosas imágenes y muy didáctico. Aborda la historia del maquillaje no de manera cronológica, sino por bloques temáticos. Muy recomendable para toda aquella persona interesada en la historia del maquillaje. No es un manual de cómo aplicar los productos, sino un libro de historia.

L'ho comprato per regalarlo alla mia compagna che è una fan di Lisa Eldridge da sempre, ma devo dire che è proprio un bel libro che non parla solo dell'autrice e non solo di makeup modermo. A parte la qualità della rilegatura e della stampa, per chi ha una buona conoscenza della lingua inglese, si tratta di un bel viaggio nelle origini e nello sviluppo del costume e del trucco. Un bel libro ben realizzato e proposto ad un costo assolutamente buono.