The Truth On Modeling [Paperback]

Erin Pinckney (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0967940400 | ISBN-13: 978-0967940403 | Publication Date: June 21, 2000

Avoid the pitfalls and start your career on the right foot! Written candidly by a working model, THE TRUTH ON MODELING exposes the modeling industry and teaches beginner models (and their parents) how to reap the benefits of this exciting career without getting scammed or wasting time and money. Chock full of "inside" information as well as a listing of agencies by State. No one interested or involved in modeling should be without the information in this book.

THE TRUTH ON MODELING- Knowledge is power. With modeling, as with any profession, the more you know...the fewer mistakes you'll make and the more successful you'll be.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"As the parent of a beginner model, and I am very thankful for this book..." -- Valerie (Rockville, MD)

"Finally- some honest answers. The book was jam-packed with the REAL information you need to be a model..." -- Taylor (Columbia, SC)

"I only wish this book was available when I was getting started!" -- Marisa (NYC) Former cover model and talk-show host

About the Author

Erin Pinckney began her modeling career in 1989 and has worked in various U.S. markets in runway, print and television. She has walked the runway for CHANEL, VERA WANG, VERSACE, PAMELA DENNIS, CERRUTI and MARK EISEN, to name a few. Along with extensive work in television, her print credits include ELEGANT BRIDE and GLAMOUR.

Currently, Erin continues to juggle her modeling career (part-time) along with her job as a marketing executive in the cable television industry.

Product Details

• Paperback: 65 pages
• Publisher: Erin Pinckney (June 21, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0967940400
• ISBN-13: 978-0967940403
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,227,514 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Finally - The answers I've been looking for!, November 21, 2000

By 

Carrieanne (Corpus Christi, TX USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Truth On Modeling (Paperback)

This book sheds light on modeling and gives you step by step instructions on how to begin. Not only did I learn how many mistakes people make during their search for discovery but also the amount of money they waste! If you're like me you think you need to spend tons of money on modeling classes and a portfolio...WRONG!

This 'workbook' teaches you where to begin, where not to begin and even highlightes and defines the key modeling lingo needed for a successful career. The true twist that drew me in was the way the writer, a working model herself, touched on so many important issues including self image and self esteem.

Before you spend any money or time please help yourself and your career by learning the tools offered in this incredible hands on book. It is a huge help and money saver for my daughter and I as we are trying to launch her career in modeling. This book is making our lives much easier!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Truth on the runway -- but nowhere else, August 28, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: The Truth On Modeling (Paperback)

While the author may have plenty of experience on the runway, she is not particularly well versed in other aspects of modeling -- areas which offer far more rewards and latitude for the aspiring model than the runway. Her print and advertising experience is far to meager to offer advice as an 'expert' in the industry. Many of the 'facts' presented in the book are misleading to the model just starting out in this complex arena.

4.0 out of 5 stars An Amazing Candid Expose, August 29, 2002

By 

G. Patterson (Boston, Massachusetts) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Truth On Modeling (Paperback)

I found The Truth on Modeling by Erin Pinckney to be an amazing and honest resourse for young hopefuls to gain insight into getting started. It is so difficult for beginners to know where to begin and Ms Pinckney tells it like it is. The so called "glamor" of the industry overshadows the fundamentals needed to get started and this author seems to have her hand right on the pulse. I recommend the book for any parent who has a child interested in a modeling career.