- Paperback: 192 pages
- Publisher: Prentice-Hall (Feb 1975)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0139381759
- ISBN-13: 978-0139381751
- Product Dimensions: 22.4 x 14.7 x 1.5 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,070,706 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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53 of 54 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I can see by the review below that if you're looking for a quick route to being the next Darren Brown this book might be less than expected but then I don't think one book will fast track you anywhere in that direction, especially if you only read half of it! But if you are someone really interested in facial perception this book is invaluable. It explains all the movements of the facial muscles in conjunction with each of the 6 basic emotions and explains variations. "Fear" can have at least 4 mouth positions and each one symbolises a slightly different type of anxiety or level of fear. Also interesting is the discussion of expression blends; such as Happy with disgust,anger,or surprise.
I remember seeing an advertisement a few years ago where someone was supposed to look really worried but in the closeup photo the actor just raised his eyebrows, the basic signal for surprise. The advertising company probably spent £100k on the campaign, based on facial expression, but didn't know the basic expressive signals, or see their error, they definitely should have read this book!
The Darren Brown-o-philes will be interested in Chapter 11 which explains "micro-expressions" which last less than a second but indicate the true nature of what the subject is feeling. These operate a bit like a blush, by the time you've felt it, its already happened.
If you are interested in portraiture, acting, makeup, or any kind of analysis of emotional states espressed on the face, it is a great reference book and one that is always cited in other face perception studies.
I remember seeing an advertisement a few years ago where someone was supposed to look really worried but in the closeup photo the actor just raised his eyebrows, the basic signal for surprise. The advertising company probably spent £100k on the campaign, based on facial expression, but didn't know the basic expressive signals, or see their error, they definitely should have read this book!
The Darren Brown-o-philes will be interested in Chapter 11 which explains "micro-expressions" which last less than a second but indicate the true nature of what the subject is feeling. These operate a bit like a blush, by the time you've felt it, its already happened.
If you are interested in portraiture, acting, makeup, or any kind of analysis of emotional states espressed on the face, it is a great reference book and one that is always cited in other face perception studies.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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Unmasking the Face is a great read, i read through it then i went back and studied it and i found it very informative.
Ekman and Friesen do an excellent job in explaining the different emotions and not just how they look but how they feel.
Personally, I loved the book it was exactly what I wanted. Overall i'd say buy it, you wont regret it. But maybe only for people that are really into studying facial expressions.
Ekman and Friesen do an excellent job in explaining the different emotions and not just how they look but how they feel.
Personally, I loved the book it was exactly what I wanted. Overall i'd say buy it, you wont regret it. But maybe only for people that are really into studying facial expressions.
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
its easy to say this book states the obvious, but actually defines what the expressions are, and why and how they occur. its a practical book that cant be understood till it has been put to use.
The book appears simple but truthfully it defines what the true scientific understanding of face expressions is. to my knowledge its the best starting point for looking at 'micro expressions' and anyone interested in work by Paul Ekmans work. would highly recommend this book to any one.
Also to anyone who is interested in science behind 'lie to me' its a must read.
The book appears simple but truthfully it defines what the true scientific understanding of face expressions is. to my knowledge its the best starting point for looking at 'micro expressions' and anyone interested in work by Paul Ekmans work. would highly recommend this book to any one.
Also to anyone who is interested in science behind 'lie to me' its a must read.
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