Review
Congratulations on a well-needed book that all those interested in modeling should read to see if they have what it takes to succeed in the industry. --
Dee Simmons, Director, Grace del Marco Modeling AgencyI feel that it's about time for our black models to have a book to read that gives them a direction. This handbook should be sought after it is well needed! --
John Blassingame, Publisher, Today's Black WomanThe best resource for African-American aspiring models. The authors have done an excellent job of putting together dynamic information that will help African-Americans break into the Modeling Business. --
Beverly Davis, Editor, Supermodel NewsThis excellent handbook and guide marks Yvonne Rose's leadership as one of the industry's model authorities for all women of color. When you finish reading this book, you will have the knowledge to use to your advantage. --
Alfred Fornay, Founding Editor, EM Magazine, Beauty Editor, Ebony and Essence magazines, Author, The African-American Woman's Guide to Make-up and Skin CareThis is a comprehensive book on the Modeling Industry with all the requisite warnings, tips, and resources . . . This would be a good reference for the novice or wannabe. --
Benita Dale, Editor, Dialogue magazineWhether you want to be a professional model or not, becoming a model person is important. Following the steps of Is Modeling for You? will certainly send you in the right direction. It's a wonderful beginning for being the best you can be, as a person and a fashion model. This book is highly recommended by professionals in the Modeling Business. --
Renee Minus White, Fashion and Beauty Editor, The New York Amsterdam NewsYvonne and Tony Rose have provided a road map through the often thorny path that young models tread. Their advice is sensible, practical and also spiritual. Read it, heed it, stay strong and in the race you will move mountains! --
Terrie M. Williams, The Terrie Williams Agency
From the Publisher
THE NEW NATIONAL BESTSELLER "IS MODELING FOR YOU? THE HANDBOOK AND GUIDE FOR THE YOUNG ASPIRING BLACK MODEL", IS THE FIRST AND ONLY COMPREHENSIVE BOOK ON MODELING WRITTEN FOR AND ABOUT THE AFRICAN-AMERICAN MODEL.
THE 272 PAGE BOOK HAS OVER 60 PAGES OF BLACK MODELS, AND INCLUDES SUCH TOPICS AS: "SUPER MODELS AND HOW THEY MADE IT TO THE TOP", "FINDING AN AGENCY", "THE MODELING AGENCY AND HOW IT WORKS", "HOW TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THE MODELING INDUSTRY", "PLANNING YOUR PORTFOLIO", "PLUS SIZE MODELING", AND "CHILDREN AS MODELS". PLUS A LISTING OF THE LEADING BLACK MODELING AND MANAGEMENT AGENCIES, AND A FULL LISTING OF MODELING AGENCIES IN THE UNITED STATES, AS WELL AS INTERNATIONAL AGENCIES.
THIS HANDBOOK AND GUIDE IS YOUR CONSTANT REFERENCE TO MODELING, THE AGENCIES, WHERE TO GO, WHAT TO DO, HOW TO GET THERE, AND, WHAT NOT TO DO, IN THIS BILLION DOLLAR INDUSTRY. WHETHER YOU ARE ASPIRING TO DO RUNWAY, COMMERCIAL PRINT, SHOWROOM, TRADE SHOWS OR VIDEO MODELING-NATIONALLY OR INTERNATIONALLY- MALE, FEMALE, TEENAGE, ADULT, PLUS-SIZE OR CHILD MODELING, THIS BOOK IS A MUST HAVE.
CO-WRITTEN BY YVONNE ROSE, A FORMER GRACE DEL MARCO MODEL, WHO HAS MODELED IN THE U.S. AND EUROPE, AND TAUGHT THOUSANDS OF MODELS AT JOHN ROBERT POWERS, BARBIZON, AND THE OPHELIA DEVORE SCHOOL OF MODELING. THIS INTERNATIONALLY RENOWNED HANDBOOK AND GUIDE HAS SHOWN THOUSANDS AND THOUSANDS OF YOUNG ASPIRING MODELS HOW TO GET THERE FOOT IN THE DOOR OF THE BILLION DOLLAR MODELING INDUSTRY.
