Makeup tutorial videos have gotten more and more popular throughout the years. But what if you want to read makeup instructions? What if you want something tangible?

Check out these seven books about makeup that will make you want to run out to the bookstores today.

1. The Art of Makeup
This book (starting at $10, Amazon) is written by a makeup artist. Kevyn Aucoin has done many celebrities’ makeup and has his own makeup line.

2. Everything Eyes
Makeup artist Bobbi Brown has written many books about makeup in the past, but one of her latest is all about the eyes ($12, Amazon).

3. Face Paint
Where did makeup come from? In Face Paint ($20, Amazon), makeup artist Lisa Eldridge educates readers about makeup history.

4. Express Makeup
Have you mastered applying makeup in a short amount of time? If not, check out this book ($20, Amazon) by makeup artist Rae Morris.

5. About Face
About Face by Scott Barnes (starting at $3, Amazon) reveals secrets from celebrity makeup artists. Get ready to take notes!

6. Jemma Kidd Make-Up Master Class
Don’t be intimidated by runway makeup. Jemma Kidd’s book ($16, Amazon) will teach you all about wearable makeup.

7. Make Up
Michelle Phan’s Make Up ($16, Amazon) isn’t just about makeup. It’s about how she got her start.

Do you have any go-to makeup books to read?