The Modeling Life (Paperback)

by Donna Rubenstein (Author)

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Product Description
As the Model Editor of Seventeen magazine, Ms. Rubinstein has launched dozens of careers. Big names such as Niki Taylor, Tyra Banks, Kate Moss, Cameron Diaz and Liv Tyler have all benefited from her expertise. With interviews, anecdotes and smart advice, Ms. Rubinstein gives an exciting insider's glimpse of the modeling life. The Modeling Life shows young hopefuls a model's day-to-day routine, the ups and downs of her career, and how she maintains a balanced life in an ever-changing industry. Also learn exactly how to navigate this challenging and competitive business, how to get started without spending a fortune on fancy photographs or high-priced schools, how to avoid common pitfalls and build a successful career.

Product Details

• Paperback: 314 pages
• Publisher: Perigee Trade; 1st edition (June 1, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0399524096
• ISBN-13: 978-0399524097
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.5 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,230,725 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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20 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Book for girls who aren't truly serious about modeling!, October 25, 1999

By A Customer

The book seems ok at first glance (say the title) but after than it's a waste. All the info you need to know about getting started is on web sites I got em memorized

If you are 1) tall 2) slender 3) unique...

1. Get pictures taken by parent (use minimal make-up, form fitting clothes, shouldn't be professional you'll only need them until an agency accepts you) 2. Get addresses to agencies and send your stats like Height: Weight: Chest: Waist: Hips: Phone: And they'll get back to you if interessted.

There I just saved you $20

If you get accepted by an agency they'll tell you everything you need to know.

This book went on and on about teen girls who were always told by their peers that they "should model"

Ha

How does a mere peer who has no background in modeling pick out the next cindy? This book gives the wrong idea, saying that people at ex. school . Can tell who has potiential and who doesn't.

No Kelly from grade 9 history class doesn't know who whether you have potiential.

If you want to know if you have potiential send those pics. Just because you aren't considered "pretty" by kelly in Grade 9 history class doesn't mean you don't have what it takes to be a top model.

Which brings me almost to conclusion that if you aren't serious about modeling and just want the begining admiration from class mates - buy this book. If you really don't care how popular you get and are serious about making it big in the business - don't waste your $15 US or $20 canadian

Go for modeling, what does Kelly know anyways? But don't waste valuable photo money on this book.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Did the conventions pay these writers off?, October 17, 1999

By A Customer

This book plugs modeling conventions and other rip-offs as legitimate means of getting started. As a former model with a top New York agency, and a parent responsible for giving my daughter (just 12 years old) some updated guidance, I found this book naive and downright annoying.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Very little information, and ALOT of fluff, July 29, 2004

By	Derick (L.A. United States) - See all my reviews

I was surprized when i recieved this book at how little information it really contains. It seems to be the same basic advice, rehashed over and over. I was surprized because of all the