The Complete Idiot's Guide to Being a Model

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Summary: Secrets From One Of the World's Most Successful Supermodels
Review: Every year, tens of thousands of hopefuls flock to New York and Paris longing to be the next superstar model, the image of the hottest new designer campaign or dreaming of a chance to land a lucrative cosmetics contract. But many become the targets of con artists who prey on young people's dreams and lack of knowledge and experience. This book is for everyone who has ever been told that they should consider modeling, anyone who has photogenic friends or relatives and anyone with a natural ability to project their personality and image in a positive way yet are not sure how to break into the business. No aspiring model should take one photo before reading this book! THE COMPLETE IDIOT'S GUIDE TO BEING A MODEL answers all the questions aspiring models and their parents and friends have about the modeling industry. It is the only guide to modeling written by a working supermodel who has experienced this field first-hand,. It provides practical, easy-to-follow advice and how-tos in a simple reference format. Reading THE COMPLETE IDIOT'S GUIDE TO BEING A MODEL is equivalent to doing an internship as a model. It offers sound advice that can be applied to being a professional businessperson and a productive member of society. This book also introduces the reader to many other interesting behind-the-camera careers that are related to the modeling business - photographer, stylist, agent, editor, casting director, etc. Roshumba Williams, who has graced the covers and pages of Vogue, Elle and Sports Illustrated's Swimsuit Edition has spent 10 years at he top of her profession. For the past 3 years she has traveled the nation as host and spokesperson for the Elite Model Look search. This book answers the questions that she was asked over and over by aspiring models who want to follow in her footsteps. Roshumba and her co-author, the esteemed Anne Marie O'Connor, a syndicated beauty columnist for the Chicago Tribune and Mademoiselle Magazine, discuss the particulars of a go-and-see, open calls, modeling schools, runway modeling, catalog modeling, what you need in your portfolio, Roshumba's diet, grooming and beauty tips and how to get your foot in the door. THE COMPLETE IDIOT'S GUIDE TO BEING A MODEL advises readers about specialty modeling including males, children, elegant, plus size, parts and hobby modeling on both local and international stages. Once you're found and agent, Roshumba tells how to manage and sustain a career with information about management, press agents, business managers and suggestions for reading and research. The CIG to Being A Model also includes a directory and index with helpful resources.

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Summary: Good Book!!
Review: I beleive this book was the best book I have ever read on modeling. It was detailed, honest, and it gives you a step by step guide to starting your modeling career. If your interested in modeling and dont know where to start, get this book. I took Roshumba's advice and I am now with Ford modeling agency!

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Summary: The Book and the Model are Fabulous!
Review: I have over twenty years experience in the modeling business and worked with many models in my career. Roshumba Williams is not only one of the sweetest people you will ever meet she is also a wonderful role model for young women. She has always gone out of her way to help young people and give great advice to those interested in modeling. I think her book is articulate and insightful. I would definitely recommend "The Complete Idiot's Guide to Being a Model" to anyone thinking about a career in modeling. It's a great investment and could save thousands of dollars that most schools and agents might charge to those that have no knowledge of how to get started.

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Summary: The Book and the Model are Fabulous!
Review: I have over twenty years experience in the modeling business and worked with many models in my career. Roshumba Williams is not only one of the sweetest people you will ever meet she is also a wonderful role model for young women. She has always gone out of her way to help young people and give great advice to those interested in modeling. I think her book is articulate and insightful. I would definitely recommend "The Complete Idiot's Guide to Being a Model" to anyone thinking about a career in modeling. It's a great investment and could save thousands of dollars that most schools and agents might charge to those that have no knowledge of how to get started.

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Summary: A waste of $$...
Review: I was surprised that Roshumba Williams, who is a beautiful woman, would be part of this kind of book. I seemed like someone who did'nt know much about modeling wrote this, and Roshumba put her name on it. There arn't even any pictures of her inside, no pictures at all.

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Summary: No photographs or real advice...
Review: I was surprized to get this book on modeling, and it had no photographs. It had advice that any model agency would give you with a simple phone call. I would not reccomend it at all.. sorry...

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Summary: This model wannabe is an idiot no more thanks to Roshumba!
Review: My review of the Complete Idiot's Guide to Being a Model has to be prefaced. I, like everyone else, have always been fascinated with the world of modeling. When I was a kid, I told my mom that I wanted to take modeling lessons so that I could "stop slouching" and carry myslf better (things that she usually admonished me about). In reality, I just wanted to learn how to strut down the catwalk like Christie Brinkly and Nikki Taylor. As I started to learn more about the moves, I got curious about what it would really be like to be a model. Unfortunately, I never found out, but I always wondered. Then, I saw Roshumba's book at Barnes and Nobles. My childhood curiousity overcame me and I purchased the book on the spur of the moment. It was one of the smartest impulses I've given into in a long time. Rosumba wrote the book in such a way that I truly understand what I would have been in for if I'd pursued modeling. It's a straightforward book interlaced with lots of humor and some great illustrations! I now know what to do and what not to do; who to be wary of and who to trust; how to find the creme de la creme of support and how to avoid the scum, and more! I will probably never become a model (unless, of course, a 5'3" model becomes the in look), but Roshumba's book makes me feel that if the opportunity ever arises, I'll be ready.

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Summary: A boring read...
Review: Roshumba gives some OK personal tips, but they seem outdated and unrealistic. I would have loved to have seem some exaples of what to do and what NOT to do, as far as posing, make-up, and meeting agents.

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Summary: A boring read...
Review: These "tips" seem outdated and unrealistic. I would have loved to have seem some examples of what to do and what NOT to do, as far as posing, make-up, and meeting agents. It seems like it was written very fast, and sloppy.

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Summary: Good Beginners Guide
Review: This book is excellent if you want to know more about the modeling industry, but I have probably learnt more from experience and from other models, than the book. If you don't have any connections, this book would be a very nice resource to have. It does give good advice. I like how everything is explained pretty well, but I do not think it takes a book for you to realize whether someone is trying to take your money. I think it is pretty simple to just go to a legitimate agency for their open calls, and if it leads somewhere, they should teach you everything you should know about the modeling industry anyway. This publication is a better modeling book than the other ones I have read before. I would suggest this book over other modeling books because the information is worth the price of the book, and it is told by a real sucessful model.