I find kind of odd the trend on some companies to sell you the product AND the instructions on how to use it... Do you think this is normal? Maybe in the future I will have to purchase separately a kit and their instructions! I just pray Ikea will not follow them...

The use of the product is described on their website, the book I would think is more to people learning to weather or looking for alternatives.

The book is an "in deep" guide to achieve the best from all True Earth products, and to know all the uses which would be impossible to describe otherwise. I think the book's description can be of avail : Filters, paints, diorama products. The purpose of the previous "Catalogue + Tutorials" was to have a basic tool to start with, that of the new "The BASIC BOOK" is the completeness and the maximum density of topics. All with a higher-quality graphics and explanations All aspects of weathering and shape enhance are shown by step by step tutorials and explanations. From filters and washes, to the exclusive True Earth THREE STEPS METHOD,, the way to easily do lights, shadows and filters all in one, able to let you spare time and products. You will have it explained and done on tank, aircraft, ship, mecha, railway car and earthmover, into complete tutorials. Brush and airbrush methods are extensively shown and explained. Easy methods for complex rust effects. The various methods and results possible for paint scratching with Run Off / Crystal Lock, and wood veins effects . Also included are diorama house building, terrain and concrete aircraft-strip tutorials too. Both beginners and more skillful modelers will be introduced into True Earth approach, to fast and easily achieve pleasant models of new or worn machines. 100 pages of tutorials Plenty of explanations Printed in paperback Semi-rigid cover A4 size Bilingual text ENG / ita