- Hardcover: 176 pages
- Publisher: Little, Brown & Company (30 Nov 2000)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0316286443
- ISBN-13: 978-0316286442
- Product Dimensions: 30.6 x 23.7 x 2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 169,498 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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There is an engaging familiarity about Aucoin's anecdotal introduction to each of his subjects... And Aucoin offers a similarly personal and captivating note about each icon whose look he has chose to mirror in this re-invention process... Amazing, really, what can be achieved with some carefully applied powder. When, that is, you have the Aucoin know-how. (GLASGOW HERALD )
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There is an engaging familiarity about Aucoin's anecdotal introduction to each of his subjects... And Aucoin offers a similarly personal and captivating note about each icon whose look he has chose to mirror in this re-invention process... Amazing, really, what can be achieved with some carefully applied powder. When, that is, you have the Aucoin know-how. GLASGOW HERALD
--This text refers to the
Paperback
edition.
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46 of 48 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Face Forward is his most recent publication, after "The Art Of make up" and "Making Faces". He has a huge celebrity following and you can see why. His work is dramatic but subtle at the same time; he works with each individuals face and some of the transformations are breathtaking. He dosent do the "lets do our best to be subtle and let blemishes show through", no he gives everyone the full whack, and they look amazing. And why not? Face Forward is split into two halves, the first is dealing with some basics, such as shading and contouring, basic make up brushes and cosmetics which are handy. He does not name specific brands, there is no plugging in this book, he tells you that cheap can be and often is as good as expensive. The first section he shows women and one man (his partner!)with what make up suits them, and like I said some of these transformations are amazing. He chooses women he meets on the street, they are not all young and model like, they are a mix of black, white, asian, old, young etc. The looks he creates are not done with trendy colours only, they are the kind of looks you can imagine doing on yourself.
The second half consists of dramatic make overs on celebrity friends such as Tina Turner, Calista Flockhart, Winona Ryder and so on. They are transformed into other superstars, Audrey Hepburn, Cleopatra and so on. These pictures are fab for inspiration, if your going to a party, yes you could try and replicate them fully, but personally, I can imagine plucking the lips from one image, the eyes from another. Thats one of the best things about this book; it is not a step by step guide, because they never work perfectly; rather it inspires you to create your own looks.
Also on the plus side is the beautiful photography; Sharon Stone as a angel in particular, but you can see the thought and work that has gone into creating this book. it isn't over burdened with text, which I think is a no no, after all if your writing a make up book, it should be full of images! Also Aucoin really adds the personal touch by placing photographs of his travels and adventures. He mentions a lot of his own personal thoughts into the book, mainly about the superficialness of the beauty and fashion industry and prejudices plcaed on himself and others. He recognises the irony of him working in the beauty industry, and by using models of different ages and races, he is trying to open new outlets for minorities.
Sadly, Kevin Aucoin died in May this year at the age of 40, which is a shame because I think he would've written many more brilliant books and probably created a spanking range of cosmetics too. He does have another two books out however, so I suggest other beauty addicties purchase them now!
51 of 56 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I read about Aucoin in a glossy magazine and thought I had to get one of his books on makeup. From the reviews in Amazon, this one looked the best option. And it has pros and cons, that's why I can't give it more than 3 stars.
First, the good news. It's beautifully edited, with big size pictures (even if yes, they're digitally or airbrush-ly enhanced)and clear explanations, step-by-step dos, etc. I liked the fact than Aucoin doesn't give any specifical brands -which I hate to see in magazines, as it's always very expensive brands they recommend and you get the feeling that you can't achieve the look unless you spend a fortune. Also, you can copy or develop a certain part (eyes, skin, and so on) of every picture. It's a very nice book for starters, but when you've read half the book the steps are beginning to repeat themselves a bit.
On the other hand, what I didn't like at all was all the "personal" stuff: Mr Aucoin telling us about how wonderful every woman -and some men- in the book are. It's just boring. He must have been a wonderful human being and all that, but when I buy an expensive book on make up by a professional artist, I want to read about make up, not about how he met so-and-so. I think it's the American stuff about "being yourself" and "look within" and so on, which they never actually use on real people and real life. For me all the small talk and gossip it's just booooring, and I think the book would improve if they had keep all the personal histories apart.
Thus said, I liked the book in the whole but maybe you can find better books by this same author, more about make up and less about his friends. Unless you really enjoy to know the stories behind the faces -if you do this book is for you.
First, the good news. It's beautifully edited, with big size pictures (even if yes, they're digitally or airbrush-ly enhanced)and clear explanations, step-by-step dos, etc. I liked the fact than Aucoin doesn't give any specifical brands -which I hate to see in magazines, as it's always very expensive brands they recommend and you get the feeling that you can't achieve the look unless you spend a fortune. Also, you can copy or develop a certain part (eyes, skin, and so on) of every picture. It's a very nice book for starters, but when you've read half the book the steps are beginning to repeat themselves a bit.
On the other hand, what I didn't like at all was all the "personal" stuff: Mr Aucoin telling us about how wonderful every woman -and some men- in the book are. It's just boring. He must have been a wonderful human being and all that, but when I buy an expensive book on make up by a professional artist, I want to read about make up, not about how he met so-and-so. I think it's the American stuff about "being yourself" and "look within" and so on, which they never actually use on real people and real life. For me all the small talk and gossip it's just booooring, and I think the book would improve if they had keep all the personal histories apart.
Thus said, I liked the book in the whole but maybe you can find better books by this same author, more about make up and less about his friends. Unless you really enjoy to know the stories behind the faces -if you do this book is for you.
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
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I bought this book following on from Making Faces by Kevyn Aucoin which I love. Having read some of the reviews beforehand, I was dismissive of the 'air brushing' and went ahead and got this book anyway. Whilst the content is of interest, the other reviewers are correct, when you come across an airbrushed photograph - and there are quite a few - you can really tell it. There are also some photos which I found quite disturbing - Gena Rowlands as Madame Butterfly being perhaps the most so. Whilst I enjoyed his script in Making Faces, I found the 'so and so is such a great person...' comments became a bit wearing after the first few pages in this book. That said, Kevyn Aucoin was a fantastic makeup artist and whilst I think this book isn't as good as Making Faces, it is, nonetheless, fascinating to flick through.
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Amazing
I love this book, not so much for the 'tips' as they are a tad dated, but it shows the power of make up and the amazing things that can be done with time, patience and skill! Read more
Published 4 months ago by Boothy
Title
Incredible that this book is 10 years old and still so current. It gave me a structure of my evening make-up procedure and courage to experiment. Cool book! Love it!
Published 15 months ago by Karintish
Good
Ok book not what i expected, great pictures but very airbrushed so not realistic make up application.
Nice book for you collection if you are a make up artist though
Nice book for you collection if you are a make up artist though
Published 19 months ago by sarah
Good stuff
Really good delivery.
The Book is great - i got it for my mum because she's taking a make-up course. Read more
The Book is great - i got it for my mum because she's taking a make-up course. Read more
Published on 17 April 2010 by Ayesha Maheswaran
excellent book for student make up artists
This bok was bought for my daughter who is studying to be a make up artist. She thought it was fantastic giving great tips and the photos in the book gave great inspiration. Read more
Published on 6 Dec 2009 by Mrs. Maeve C. Bergin
Its OK!
I brought this book thinking it was one i've previously seen through a friend only to realise it wasn't the same one. ( i wanted Making faces). Read more
Published on 16 Aug 2008 by Jay
Refreshing and beautiful book
I was very upset to hear that the author of this book, Kevyn Aucoin, had died. He was a makeup genius and is such a loss for the makeup world. His images where so enchanting. Read more
Published on 29 Mar 2003
Nothing new
I was extremely disappointed with the number of airbrushed photos in this book. Some of the subjects just looked ridiculous (Liza Minneli as Marilyn) and the methods used are well... Read more
Published on 30 Oct 2001
Absolute works of art , I could look at this book for hours
This book is excellent an absolute must for all make-up artists and anyone who likes to know just how the rich and famous manage to look so great, Kevyn Aucoin can create wonders... Read more
Published on 22 Feb 2001 by nslugie@aol.com
Stunning, this man has amazing talent
As a make up artist myself, I am familiar with the work of Kevyn Aucoin and his work. This book will blow your mind, if make up is your 'bag'! Read more
Published on 30 Jan 2001 by Jo Bicknell
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