Makeup books are great resource guides to have if you are into fashion and makeup. They are beautifully presented with lots of full flawlessly. All the tips and hints are in the book so that you don't have to search around anywhere else. Sure you could scour the Internet and the beauty magazines, but why spend days, even hours searching for what you want when you could have a comprehensive makeup encyclopedia in the comfort of your own home? Most makeup books cost less than $40 and will provide hundreds of ideas and reliable, professional expertise. This is a luxury that can easily be afforded for anyone who is passionate about makeup and looking their best.