How to Become a Successful Commercial Model: The Complete Commercial Modeling Handbook [Paperback]

Aaron R. Marcus (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1997

This book will teach you the best, safest, and most economical way to get started, find agents, photographers, managers and even casting directors.

You will also learn how to create the photos desired by agents and photographers and even get them taken free.

This book will even teach you how to market yourself and get work on your own, even if you don't have an agent.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"How to Become a Successful Commercial Model" is one of the best and most complete books on pursuing a career field that I have ever seen." -- Ted Baker, Host of the Ted Baker Show WHMP * MA

"I read your book cover to cover and your information was totally on the money." -- Stacie Vanchieri - President of The Modelogic Agency * VA

"It is the most complete and informative commercial modeling book available." -- Judy Kerr Author of "Acting is Everything"

"Your book is filled with wonderful information. I used the techniques you suggested and just booked a job for McDonalds. Thank you so much." -- Silviu Gansca -Actor/ Model - New York

I have found Aaron Marcus' book extremely helpful. It has helped our new talent tremendously. It's a great book and I recommend it to anyone entering the industry." -- Laraine Colden/Main Line Models $ Philadelphia

From the Publisher

This book is invaluable to both actors wanting to learn how to utilize their acting skills to obtain commercial print bookings as well as those interested in modeling but do not have the stats or interest in entering the fashion industry. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 112 pages
• Publisher: Marcus Inst of Commercial Modeling (June 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0965358518
• ISBN-13: 978-0965358514
• Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 6.9 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (43 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #821,012 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars VERY informative and helpful!!, November 18, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: How to Become a Successful Commercial Model: The Complete Commercial Modeling Handbook (Paperback)

Mr. Marcus has thoughtfully included pictures and other samples that clearly illustrate his topics. I have used this book to teach commercial modeling classes, and my students have universally responded in a positive fashion. His writing style is clear and easy to follow. His format and information cover "soup to nuts;" this book is perfect for people just getting started in the commercial modeling business AND for those trying to ramp up an existing career.

17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Extremely helpful guide for aspiring commercial models., March 5, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: How to Become a Successful Commercial Model: The Complete Commercial Modeling Handbook (Paperback)

This book is a basic "how to" on breaking into the world of commercial modeling. It's easy and entertaining to read and tells you how to avoid the scams and get the jobs. I'd reccomend it for actors, who want to branch out to print work, and for anyone who looks at ads and thinks, "I could do that!" With Mr. Marcus's help, you probably could.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Wealth of Helpful Info, November 29, 2006

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This review is from: How to Become a Successful Commercial Model: The Complete Commercial Modeling Handbook (Paperback)

I had no idea how to go about getting into the modeling business, I purchased this book and read it cover to cover the first day. It covered every question I could think of and then some, definatly will pay for itself! I have since signed on with a modeling agency and booked a few jobs on my own as well as developing my portfolio with quality photos without paying a dime.