This is a good, solid DIY guide to framing. It's not as comprehensive as [b:Matting and Framing Made Easy|2125629|Matting and Framing Made Easy|Janean Thompson|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1312036764l/2125629._SX50_.jpg|2131069], but the subset of topics it covers is a good selection for common framing needs of the amateur or semi-pro. In particular I appreciated the advice on selecting mat colors and choosing attractive mat border dimensions, as these are important factors that the average layperson won't have experience in.

This book doesn't have a lot to say about DIY frame building. Understandable given that many people won't be interested in that area, just a limitation to be aware of.

You'll likely end up supplementing this book with other sources of information, but it makes a good place to start on. It gets you on the right track and introduces you to common options without overwhelming you with information. ( )