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Investigative journalist Michael Gross delves into the history of models and takes us into the private studios and hidden villas where models play and are preyed upon, going beyond modeling’s carefully constructed facade of glamour to expose the scandal and untold truths that permeate the seemingly glamorous business.
Here for the first time is the complete story of the international model business—and its evil twin: legalized flesh peddling. It’s a tale of vast sums of money, rape both symbolic and of the flesh, sex and drugs, obsession and tragic death. At its heart is the most unholy combination in commerce: beautiful, young women and rich, lascivious men.
Fashion insider Michael Gross has interviewed modeling’s pioneers, survivors, and hangers–on, and he tells the story of the greats: Lisa Fonssagrives; Anita Colby, Candy Jones; Dorian Leigh and her sister Suzy Parker; Jean Shrimpton and Twiggy; Veruschka and Lauren Hutton; and today’s supermodel trinity, Christy, Naomi and Linda.
Publisher : It Books; Reprint edition (September 27, 2011)
Language : English
Paperback : 576 pages
ISBN-10 : 0062067907
ISBN-13 : 978-0062067906
Item Weight : 1.3 pounds
Dimensions : 1 x 6.06 x 9 inches
Customers say
Customers find the book informative and well-researched about the modeling industry. They appreciate the visual content, which covers diverse approaches to female beauty and reveals the ugly side of the modeling business. However, opinions differ on readability – some find it exciting and fun, while others feel the details are not interesting and the chapters are long and repetitive.
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