This is nicely laid out and easy to follow for beginners, but is nowhere near the 'complete' book it claims to be. Good points: 1.it includes how to make 'pregnant' balloon animals, 2.has a dozen decent multiple balloon pieces, 3.warns you to burp balloons to avoid bursting, 4.has a little info on working streets and busking etc. However, it DOESN'T include: 1.single-balloon human figures (commonly used in street shows), deer, crab, rhino or any other unusual single-balloon figures, 2.doesn't give any info on inflating by MOUTH (V. important and seldom taught), 3.no info on gags or jokes with balloons (ie. the flying ears, balloon that refuses to let spectator hold it, bow and arrow mime, jokes to use when it bursts), and one of the biggest disappointments...4. 25 of the figures in the book (one third!) are HATS - something I've NEVER been requested to make during six years as a performer, even after I've made some and given them away. All in all, it's clear and good for beginners or intermediates, but not good enough for those of us who want to learn more than all the other books teach.