Wilhelmina Guide to Modeling

by Natasha Esch and C.L. Walker

Book Overview

Every year, thousands of young men and women descend on America's largest cities to make it big in the world of modeling. Unfortunately, most of them end up disappointed because they lack the knowledge they need to work in this exciting industry.
A few do make it, though, and you can be one of those who do. In The Wilhelmina Guide to Modeling, Natasha Esch reveals all her secrets to give you the edge you need.
In this informative...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0684814919
• ISBN13: 9780684814919
• Release Date: June 1996
• Publisher: Touchstone Books
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.91 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 7.4" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

Aspiring Model

I am impressed with the amount of information this book gave. It really guides you step by step & made me realize that even though I'm short(5'2), I can still make it in beauty, print, petite & junior/teen modeling.

A Great Book For Anyone Interested In Modeling!!!

I have been modeling for almost three years now; I wish I had read this book when I first started out! It does cover the business pretty well: how to get started, how to pick up speed and get ahead of the competition, etc. Very detailed advice on things YOU NEED TO KNOW, including what is expected from you by agencies and photograpers. I would especially recommend this book to all the aspiring models and New Faces out there!! Just remember that if you want to model, look up a few agencies and contact them TODAY! Never put off something so important that it can change your life forever!

Easy-to-follow advice

I have been an editorial/fashion/runway model for 10 years. This is definetely the best book I have read on the subject. I wish I had been written before I started out, because it would have saved me from some of the pitfalls in the business. Natasha's writing is short and to the point, -without leaving anything out. It does contain a sample letter you can send to the agencies. It shows you exactly what kind of pictures to send to the agencies, as well. How to dress. What make-up to wear (or not wear). Everything you need to know.I love her chapter on the foreign markets (London, Milan, Tokyo etc.) because she describes it exactly the way it is.Another favourite chapter of mine, you get to know how photografers, stylists and designers feel about models....and what they expect from us.She walks you through everything from A - Z. I can't think of anything she forgot to write about.Best of Luck.....and go for it.

Sound Advice and lots of behind-the-scenes info

The first down-to-earth-no-secrets-held-back guide to the industry. And I've read them all. I do my homework. Lots of interviews with models in various stages of their careers who have the confidence to tell it like it is. Helped me to break into the business in New York, get a top agency and know what I am and am not capable of doing despite what anyone tells me. Gives you the power to make your own decisions and maintain sanity in a sometimes crazy business!

Finally, a guide to modeling with a sense of humor

The best book I've seen for anybody smart and serious, whose starting out in the modeling world. Gives great do it yourself advice on everything from getting photographs to approaching an agency -- even what to wear and what to watch out for. I know my chances are much better because I read this book.