So, You Want to Be a Fashion Model? [Paperback]

Marcia Rothschild Moellers (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 2003

"So, You Want To Be A Fashion Model?" is a to the point guide highly recommended by all the top agents in New York City and across Canada and the USA. It explains how to prepare to break into the modeling industry -- both physically and mentally -- and how to acquire good representation. It explains all this and much more clearly with both practical and vital steps as well as stories and examples from top international agent, Marcia Rothschild Moellers, an agent in the business for over 23 years.

Editorial Reviews

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"Hands down the best way to know ...what to expect from the Modeling industry!" -- Ximena Peralta, Men's Division -- Next Model Management, March 2005

"Love the book! Straight up! And in your face about the real world of this industry!" -- Stacey Eastman, President -- Pulse Management, March 2005

"Marcia is an expert. You have questions, her book gives answers. The right answers." -- Victor L. Schmiit, President, Victor's International Model & Talent January, 2006

"Yet again Marcia has provided the industry with an invaluable tool for models both new and experienced". -- David Ralph, Men's Director, New York Model Management, January 2006

Finally! A book that speaks to the potential model in a realistic fashion, not in glittering generalities and unrealistic expectations. -- Justin Habel, President, Q6 Talent Agency

Her book helps guide young dreamers with a step by step path to maximize their chances at success. -- Greg Chan, Senior Agent, Men's Division Wilhelmina New York

I recommend that every new model and parent read this book... -- Robert Black, Owner, FORD / Robert Black Agency

It is a no brainer that any book Marcia writes is a must read for young hopefuls and their families. -- Lynn Clark-Geiner, President, Traque International Model Management Inc.

Marcia Rothschild Moellers has written a thoughtful, comprehensive and honest guidebook to the modeling industry. -- Kenya Knight, Nous Model Management, Los Angeles, January 2006

From the Publisher

Raves and reviews from so many of the top agents as well as many aspiring models who have read this fantastic book says it all. Top international agent Kelly Streit, who continually has 10 or more models in the top 100 models in the world, says: "Marcia's integrity earmarks this book. Simply stated facts about an often misunderstood business make it a must read for every aspiring model. She is concise in her explanations and gives reason to the seemingly unreasonable demands of our industry." Betty Sze of Models.com sums it up this way, "I LOVED the book. As an ex-agent, I found myself nodding 'yes' to myself while reading it over many excellent points that Marcia makes. She is very clear on the fact that to succeed in this industry you must not only LOOK like a model but you must have the drive and professionalism to make this a success. Aspiring models (and parents), picking up this book will not only answer most of your questions that you will have about the modeling industry, it will save you much time, energy and money in seeing if this is the right path for you."

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Product Details

• Paperback: 166 pages
• Publisher: Interscout, LLC (December 2003)
• ISBN-10: 0974792004
• ISBN-13: 978-0974792002
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.4 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,186,267 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Model Advice, April 4, 2007

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Merri G. Mcleroy - See all my reviews
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This review is from: So, You Want to Be a Fashion Model? (Paperback)

Unlike other highly entertaining fictional reports of both the fashion and publishing industries, this book provides a realistic view into the fashion industry from the vantage point of the model, and focuses on the needs and expectations of aspiring models. As a fashion editor, fashion faculty member and author, as well as having known Mrs. Rothschild Moellers for nearly 10 years and seeing her work with "new faces," I highly recommend this book to all young hopefuls and their parents. "So, You Want to Be a Fashion Model" contains sage advice as well as a reality check of the business of fashion modeling. - Merri Grace McLeroy

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Love this Book!, January 11, 2007

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This book was incredibly helpful and down to earth. I am trying to learn as much as I can about the modeling industry and careers. This is the book you need!

5.0 out of 5 stars model'smom, December 15, 2010

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This review is from: So, You Want to Be a Fashion Model? (Paperback)

I purchased four or five books on modeling to try to understand the industry, and this one was the most useful. My son was picked up by a top male agency almost two years ago and has yet to get one paying job. Making money in modeling has the same odds as winning the lottery. You have to go on many, many castings, that take time and transportation costs, only to be rejected 99% of the time, which only means you weren't right for what they wanted. It can be exhausting and demoralizing and may take several years to get off the ground. Get an education and do modeling on the side. You know you have what the industry is looking for if a top (legit) agency asks you to sign a contract with them. Check out models.com for listings of the top agencies in NY. Which is another thing, you pretty much have to live in NY to make it work. Not for the faint of heart.