In 1977, Random House published Bandy's first book, "Designing Your Face: An Illustrated Guide to Using Cosmetics". The book includes step by step techniques that teach Bandy's signature style of heavy, yet clean and all natural makeup application. The book became a best seller. In 1982, Random House released his second book, "Styling Your Face: An Illustrated Guide to 15 Cosmetic Face Designs for Women and Men". Four months before his death, he did then First Lady Nancy Reagan's makeup for a photo spread that appeared in the September 1986 edition of "Harper's Bazaar".