Do you view make-up as a form of art? We most certainly do –especially when it comes to the work of award-winning makeup artist Lan Nguyen-Grealis.

Ireland-born Lan has contributed to a number of editorials, such as Vanity Fair, Grazia and Vogue UK. This beautiful tome showcases some of her biggest masterpieces –which are inspired by pop-culture and historical personalities, including Cleopatra and The Great Gatsby.

Readers can admire her beauty looks through 200 stunning images photographed by great artists, like Rankin and David Bailey. Art & Makeup also features step-by-step tutorials on make-up techniques used to create some of these looks, as well as insider’s tips and inspiring quotes.

Leonore Dicker