Enjoy,

LeslieAnn

• Confessions of an Internet Model
  
  If you're looking to get into the Modeling Industry or just curious about what goes on behind the scenes, then this book is PERFECT for you! Besides, who wouldn't love a book that is geared toward making Your own dreams into a reality & motivating you to follow your heart? What are you waiting for? Let's make it happen!! Happy Reading & may ALL of your dreams come true from Me to U!:)

• Is Modeling for You? : The Handbook and Guide for the Young Aspiring Black Model

Editorial Reviews

John Blassingame, Publisher, Today's Black Woman 
I feel that it's about time for our black models to have a book to read that gives them a direction. This handbook should be sought after it is well needed! 

Beverly Davis, Editor, Supermodel News 
The best resource for African-American aspiring models. The authors have done an excellent job of putting together dynamic information that will help African-Americans break into the Modeling Business.

Leslie's Review:
This is a really great resource book!  You will find answers to many of your questions.  Every model should have a copy of the book.  I would rate this book as a 10+

• Doing the Right Thing: Models Rights and Responsibilities

Book Description
Those just starting in the modeling field can be taken advantage of by agencies and photographers, in terms of compensation, rights to photos, and keeping promises. This book gives the new or semi-professional model the information he or she needs to avoid many common legal problems that arise when considering modeling work or starting in modeling. 

Items and issues that the book covers include: 
- agency representation and trouble with agencies after you have signed
- model releases, agency contracts, royalty agreements, commissions
- issues while on a shoot such as props, equipment, etc.
- no-shows, non-payment, and "prints for time" deals
- accounting and taxes
- the internet, email, and web sites 

The appendices include a sample agency contract, a model release, a list of questions to ask prospective agents, an internet resource list, and checklists for preparing to go to shoots. A glossary of terms used by models and photographers is also included. 

• Model : The Ugly Business of Beautiful Women

Book Description
Michael Gross exposes the day-to-day business of beautiful young women, sex and drugs. Through hundreds of in-depth interviews with models, photographers and agents, he develops a flowing narrative history of the modeling industry from its birth to the present day supermodel craze. It's a story of serendipitous careers like that of industry creator Richard Powers, an out-of-work actor who created a niche for himself by providing beautiful people for the newly-developed fields of photography and advertising.

• The Wilhelmina Guide to Modeling

Book Description
The president of the world-famous Wilhelmina Models, Inc., presents essential information and savvy advice for the thousands eager to break into modeling. Presenting interviews with top models and other features, this guide shows how to find the right agent, handle auditions and contracts, and more. 150 b/w photographs. 

• Tyra's Beauty Inside & Out

Book Description
There are so many books about how to apply lipstick or mascara. I go far beyond that and write about sex, relationships and dating, drug and alcohol abuse, body image, family dilemmas and plain old self lovin'. Men and women will get great pleasure (and lots of laughs) from reading about my awkward beginnings and seeing zany photos of me that the public has never before seen . ENJOY!!!!!!!!!!!

Leslie's Review:
This book is full of information on exercise, skin care, and makeup secrets.  Tyra gives advice to young women about respecting and loving yourself.  She also gives helpful dating advice...  The book is a very personal experience, but I wish Tyra had a chapter on how to get into the modeling industry and be successful...  I would rate this book as a 5.