Model's Handbook

Modelling is an exciting, lucrative and glamorous career, but what does it really involve and how can you succeed? The Model's Handbook answers these questions by helping you to present clients with the 'complete package': a polished look, an ability to work the camera and an attitude that wins you work whilst handling the pressures of the job. ? Synchronize your look, book and attitude to maximize your chance of success ? Gain inside knowledge of the way the industry works allowing you to take control of your career ? Improve your skin, hair and physique with practical health, nutrition and exercise tips ? Learn the art of being photogenic so the camera can always see your inner and outer beauty ? Understanding how to break the stereotype with an attitude that helps you get work, form bonds and gain a good reputation The Model's Handbook brings together the advice of a host of industry insiders and gives you all the tools you need to break into the world of professional modelling, fulfil your earning potential and find long-lasting success and satisfaction. AUTHOR: Julian Okines and Fiona Brattle have over twenty years combined experience as fashion models and have worked all over the world appearing in numerous high street photographic campaigns, television commercials and fashion shows. Before becoming full time, professional models, Julian graduated with a psychology degree and Fiona starred in London's West End. SELLING POINTS: ? An indispensible guide to the fashion and advertising business and is everything the modern model needs to flourish in a fast changing industry ? Aimed at good looking youngsters and their parents, photographers, agents, nutritionists, personal trainers, beauty therapists, fashion show producers and current models needing a boost in their careers ? What is involved in modelling? And how can you succeed? Are two important questions and The Model's Handbook has the answers ILLUSTRATIONS: 120 colour photographs