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Assignment in Modeling: A Guide to a Career in Fashion and Photographic Modeling, written by Helen Fraser and published in 1950. Helen Fraser was a prominent fashion model and founder of the legendary Barbizon Modeling and Acting School.
Book Overview
- Title: Assignment in Modeling: A Guide to a Career in Fashion and Photographic Modeling
- Publisher: Whittlesey House
Content & Themes
The book serves as a comprehensive manual for aspiring models during the mid-20th century. It details the realities of the industry, offering practical advice on:
- The Profession: What it takes to be a high-fashion, illustration, or photographic model.
- Barbizon Standards: The physical poise, diet, figure control, and etiquette taught at the Barbizon School.
- Industry Logistics: How to get an agent, prepare a scrapbook, and handle runway shows or camera auditions.
Legacy
Helen Fraser opened her first Barbizon school in 1939 in New York City. The book reflects the exact curriculum and the \"charm school\" philosophy her institution used to train young women. The book is a fascinating look into the history of the 1950s modeling industry, showcasing designers, brands, and styling tips of the era.
This is a vintage book with that being said please look carefully at the pictures to judge the condition for yourself. The pictures are of the exact book you will receive and are part of the description. Will ship USPS Media Mail.
