Book by Vladimir Taranenko "The History of a Face. Workshop of physiognomic psychoanalysis" is a unique practical guide for anyone who would like to learn the art of "reading" human faces and interpreting human character based on an analysis of appearance. The author of the book, the famous specialist in visual psychodiagnostics Vladimir Taranenko, provides encyclopedically comprehensive information about the structural features of a person's head and facial features and their direct connection with the character, volitional attitudes and "pitfalls" of an individual's behavior. The abundance of historical examples, photographs and illustrations, the simple and accessible language of the book make the study of physiognomy an interesting and exciting experience. Vladimir Taranenko's book has no analogues in terms of completeness and clarity of presentation and will certainly be useful to everyone who seeks to master hidden knowledge in psychology and communications, as well as to those who want to learn more about themselves and their surroundings.