A Complete Guide to Special Effects Makeup: Conceptual Creations by Japanese Makeup Artists

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Acclaimed as the best book ever published on the subject, A Complete Guide to Special Effects Makeup covers everything from basic facial makeup styles, simple scars and gashes, to masks, molds and cast-making; everything you need to know to create vampires, zombies and other fantastical characters.
With clear step by step instructions and hundreds of color photos, it includes stunning conceptual pieces from many of the contributing artists and a section on manga/cosplay hair and makeup. Bound to thrill anyone interested in creating realistic and unique makeup effects!
ASIN ‏ : ‎ 1781161445
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Titan Books
Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 4, 2012
Edition ‏ : ‎ 47778th
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 136 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9781781161449
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1781161449
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.3 x 0.41 x 10.6 inches
Part of series ‏ : ‎ A Complete Guide to Special Effects Makeup
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