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  • Published: 15 May 2011
  • ISBN: 9781770492240
  • Imprint: Tundra Books
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 88
  • RRP: $35.00

Strutting It!

The Grit Behind the Glamour



This is an insider's look at the world of modeling. It demystifies the industry and explains what really goes into having a successful career as a high-fashion model. As an original trade paperback it will be accesible to readers in the trade, but will be of particular interst in the school and library market.

Who wouldn’t want to wear gorgeous clothes, travel the world, hang out with stars, have adoring fans – and get paid a fortune for it? But is that what the life of a model is like?

World-famous fashion guru Jeanne Beker offers a unique insider’s look at the reality behind the glitz. She demystifies the industry for those who are thinking about a career in modeling and for those who simply want the scoop on an intriguing world. Strutting It! is full of fascinating information, from getting discovered to finding a personal style, from the team of people behind every model to the education a good model should have.

With a foreword by modeling superstar Coco Rocha, Strutting It! is packed with biographies of successful models, lots of black-and-white photos, and the great humor and common sense Jeanne Beker is known for.

  • Published: 15 May 2011
  • ISBN: 9781770492240
  • Imprint: Tundra Books
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 88
  • RRP: $35.00

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Praise for Strutting It!

Praise for THE BIG NIGHT OUT
"Beker culls from her years of experience in the fashion world and her lifelong love of fashion to create a guide that's fun and filled with personal anecdotes, great style tips, and ideas....A must-have for budding fashionistas."
-School Library Journal

"For teens who enjoy fashion magazines, this book will hold obvious appeal. Its straightforward style and playful, whimsical illustrations make it easily accessible."
-VOYA
Praise for A PASSION FOR FASHION
"...engaging, informative, accessible, and encouraging...." - Quill & Quire
A high-interest topic, an accessible test, and elegant design make this title an essential for career collections."
- Curriculum Connections, School Library Journal