CAROL’S FIRST NOVEL, “THIS YEAR’S MODEL”, HITS THE SHELVES IN AUGUST, 2008
August 22, 2008
Carol Alt, already a successful author (”Eating In The Raw”, “The Raw 50″), has now turned her considerable writing skills to fiction. Her debut novel, “This Year’s Model” (Avon A, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, ISBN 97800611366246), goes on sale August 26, 2008.
Loosely based upon Carol’s own brilliant and unparalleled career in the world of high fashion modeling, “This Year’s Model” follows the exploits, both professional and personal, of a beautiful young woman as she enters and conquers the intriguing world of agencies, photographers, runways and romance.
This novel is a “must read” for anyone interested in pursuing a career in the fashion industry, as well as for their families, or for anyone who’s just plain curious about this very glamorous - and to most people, mysterious - life.
Attached you’ll find the press release from publisher, Avon A, which offers more information on this fascinating novel, as well as some tips from Carol on how to safely navigate a budding career as a model.
Here’s what the L.A. Times had to say:
http://www.latimes.com/features/lifestyle/la-ig-books.0810-pg,0,1413205.photogallery?index=2
“This Year’s Model” can be ordered now at Amazon.com:
Or at Barnes & Noble:
http://search.barnesandnoble.com/This-Years-Model/Carol-Alt/e/9780061366246
Hi! I received a review copy of This Year’s Model from Avon A and finished it this weekend. GREAT book! I felt like I was part of the story, watching it all unfold. I can’t wait to see what happens for Mac next.
My review for it is posted at Wild on Books, and I’ve put the link to the review in the website field for your convenience.
Happy release week!
Question - How do we submit a photo for the cover you mentioned on your interview with Kathie Lee & Hooda?
Are you taking photos of teenage models? Getting the book today, very interested in reading it. - Thank you - My daughter Rebecca is trying for a modeling career.
hi yolanda,
thank you for your question. if you send the photo to harper collins-we will get it.
or if you are in NYC or LI NY or LA bring it over to me at barnes and nobel or lord and taylor!!
looking forward to getting your daughter’s photo!
PS no we are not taking photos- but just a snap shot will do!!
all the best,
ca
Hello, i was watching you on t.v. this morning and i just wanted to know Is it worth spending all the money it cost for modeling and t.v. commercial classes to be successful in the modeling and acting career. I just recentely put my 7 year old daughter in the classes at John Robert Powers Modeling Agency in Portland, Oregon. I have never had experience in this type of field before so its very new to me and my family. My daughter has that nature talent with her beautiful looks and shes loves to be the center of attention with everything. She loves singing, dancing, walking the run way. She has only been in class about 2 months and has matured so much since she first started her classes. You really inspired me this morning about what you were saying about being a model or actress… Thanks so much
I am a model for Barbizon and I am very intersted in fashion and modeling.
My highschool guidence counsler told me that you had a interview on the radio station warm 101.3. (Rochester station.) She told me you have a new book out ( I can’t wait to read it) and she said you are looking for a teenage model for a cover? I am very intersted! I contacted the radio station and they gave me your website!
Thank you!!
-Maureen
HOLD on…sorry. To all the MOTHERS thinking about putting their kids up for adoption in the “Modeling industry” think twice. I was a Male model…quite successful. Lived in Milan, Paris, NYC, Germany, and was born in LA. I have seen it all! Walked for Dolce & Gabbana, dinners with Cavalli, you name it. 99% of the guys in the industry dont even make enough to get by. I had many friends who had to STEAL money or food to eat. The market is flooded with “Ok” looking girls….who might get by check to check but after years and years of trying to be a top model…they will probably fail and be stuck where??? Square one of course. In which I have seen girls marry the rich A holes they met on the party scene…usually the same guys that supplied us with drugs. What im trying to get at is NOT EVERYONE is good looking….be realistic…a cute american looking girl probably wont do well. So dont waste her time. On the other hand girls from eastern europe, aussi land, and such have a better chance with such unique features.I repeat UNIQUE FEATURES! It broke my heart coming back to the model apartment (Which cramped in about 20 of us) and tell them how I had 6 shows that day and had my own personal driver when not one person had a single show that entire season thus leaving them with few options for getting home. Usually it being a slave to the low end spectrum of the market or having mama get them out of this bind.
This also was by far the best time of my life. im 24 now, I played it smart but got lucky…in a sense.
If you wanna know if your girl or boy has what it takes to do BIG THINGS then go to Models.com and click the “Top 50″ models tab and compare your kid. simple as that
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Hi Carol….first let me say that you are as inspiring as you are beautiful. I am the Adult Programming Director for a Community Center in NJ. Our members are beautiful, inside and out and are always scouring for ways to eat better, look better and feel better.
I was wondering if you do speaking engagements and if you might honor us by speaking to our membership?
I can be reached at the above referenced emaill address or by telephone at
732 686 9595.
Congratulations and continued success! I look forward to hearing from you.
Robin R Cohen
Deal Sephardic Network
Dear Ms. Alt:
I just had my first book published earlier this fall, a very short work on the seven last words of Jesus from the cross, and would like to send you a copy. Is there an available address where it would reach you if you are interested?
John