This book is truly excellent. From the way it is put together, the style of writing, the quality of the photography - everything has been so well considered and finished to such a high standard. It's a joy to read, but much more importantly the information is super useful, fabulously detailed and really, really effective. I would say that any aspiring make up artist, like myself, simply cannot afford to be without this book. I consider it my bible, as it absolutely does what it says on the cover - it is indeed the ultimate guide!