This book should be given to every aspiring model who is serious about developing a real career, and every young girl who thinks it sounds like a cool idea! It should certainly be in every secondaryy school library! Ms de Bauch clearly has a brain, and uses it to good effect in her advice and the entertaining clarity of her prose. This is definitely no ghost-written bit of self-publicity by an air-head! Her advice ranges from good nutrition and beauty advice (not in thrall to some high-price cosmetics company), to dealing with scams and incompetent photographers (some of which have agenda other than photography!), how to run your own business and tax affairs, and (VERY importantly) how to stay safe in a world where men can take advantage of feminine naivete, particularly girls under 18. As a parent of a daughter myself, I was impressed with the thorough and sensible way she deals with this and other topics which make a mother's blood run cold, like smoking and drinking, tattoos, surgery, and even working in pornography. Advice ranges from how to apply false eyelashes to visiting the National Gallery to pick up posing ideas, and ends with "Anita's ten-minute leaving-the-house makeover." I can't see how any aspect of modelling is not covered here, and of course the whole is illustrated with impressive photographs of the author, who has worked with some top people. I have titled my review "the only book a GIRL will ever need," but I imagine that much of the advice given could also apply to MALE models .... My only gripe is that I don't like the type-face - close-spaced sans serif is a bit tiring to read, but it looks modern and approachable, and content-wise you certainlly get your money's worth! Excellent. Highly recommended. This is a fantastic book for anyone considering a career in modeling or if you have a daughter, niece etc who you believe could be the next Kate Moss, Twiggy or Anita De Bauch. The book is an easy and entertaining read, but is also sectioned out logically with specific pieces of advice bullet pointed. This makes it very easy to follow and gives any aspiring model a template for getting their modeling career off the ground whilst avoiding some potentially huge pitfalls. A brilliant book for aspiring or experienced models; fun to read and an essential reference guide.