Each bookstore will act as a concierge, recommending "the book you should read now" to FASHION HEADLINE readers. Every Saturday, we will introduce books selected by Shelf (3-7-4 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo), a Harajuku bookstore specializing in foreign books.



■ "Life Is a Stage by Dany Sanz Founder of Make Up For Ever"

MAKE UP FOR EVER was founded in 1984 by former art school student Dany Sanz as a professional makeup brand from Paris. MAKE UP FOR EVER has now grown into a brand that is available to consumers around the world and is loved by many women, but its founder, Danny Sands, started out designing stage sets and then moved on to body painting, where he used his techniques and expertise to revolutionize the world of makeup.

A gorgeous photo book has been published that gives a sense of the brand's roots and allows you to enjoy the charm and artistry of the makeup line developed with inspiration from various genres of theater.

The photos were taken by renowned fashion photographer Ellen Von Unwerth. A separate volume includes a collection of idea sketches by Danny Sands.