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    This Year's Model

    By Carol Alt

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    Supermodel Carol Alt takes us on a wild ride through the glamorous, cutthroat world of fashion and fame—in a biting, witty, and absolutely authentic novel that rocks the world of high-end modeling!

    Tall, beautiful, practical Melody Ann Croft of Morristown, New Jersey, is busting her behind as a waitress and wishing there was an easier way to earn money for college. When a customer claiming to be a fashion photographer insists she could become a model, Melody is skeptical—and totally shocked when dropping his name actually opens agency doors. Signed up before her head has even stopped spinning, she's got a new name—Mac—and is off to her first shoot. Could this be that "easier way" at last?

    But in modeling, nothing's easy. Mac faces demanding diva photographers with their body-torturing, day-long sessions, and jealous rivals whose flawless beauty hides sharp claws. There are rumors and lies, lecherous model-collecting playboys, rock stars and drugs, and the most perilous pitfall of them all . . .straight male models! Temptation is everywhere, and even a level-headed Jersey girl may have trouble keeping her footing on the long, hard climb up.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherHarperCollins
    Release dateOct 13, 2009
    ISBN9780061877223
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    This Year's Model
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    Carol Alt

    Carol Alt is the author of the three raw lifestyle books Eating in the Raw, The Raw 50, and Easy Sexy Raw. As one of the world's first supermodels, Carol has graced the covers of more than seven hundred magazines, including two Sports Illustrated swimsuit issues. She has been featured in calendars, posters, and exercise videos, and has appeared on stage and television, and in more than sixty-five movies. Carol is an accomplished spokesperson and actress, a healthy lifestyle expert, and one of the raw food movement's most recognized advocates.

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    • 5/5
      Carol Ault’s new novel, This Year’s Model, published by HarperCollins is a story of friendship played against a background of high and low fashion. The two friends are a study in contrasts: light and dark, reckless and self-disciplined, indulgent and moral, cynical and realistic, genetic and athletic, eating and starving. The story is fast-paced with good character development of the two central figures and their satellites. There is interesting information throughout the book about behavior and products in the business of modeling and the mental and physical strength it takes to be a supermodel. An important theme is the isolation of the “supe” when surrounded by dressers, designers, editors, photographers, and other models. Engulfed in chaos, how the supe reacts, learns, reasons, and makes decisions in these long periods of solitude can make or break even the most gorgeous model. There certainly are opportunities for sequels with strong, continuing story lines. Ms. Alt, a supermodel, offers some advice and insight about modeling at the end of the book. This Year’s Model could be a very good movie with super roles for several actors.
    • 3/5
      A frivolous and wild look at the high fashion trade by Carol Alt, herself a super model in the 1990’s. This story follows a naïve 19 year old as she enters the modeling world and takes off like a rocket, becoming the current “flavor-of-the-month“.We are given a peek under the veil of glamour that surrounds the fashion industry. We are shown the every-man for himself mentality, the jealousy and back-biting that occurs. Models can be treated like cattle, poked and prodded, and starved all in order to get that perfect shot. Young girls, seduced by the call of fame and fortune are used and discarded as trends dictate. They face too many temptations from drugs and alcohol, yet if they succumb to these temptations, their career is often abruptly over. Certainly not great literature, but an interesting look at an industry that I know very little about. A quick and light read.
    • 4/5
      This Year's Model is a brief and glitzy yet honest glimpse into the world of modeling, fashion, and friendship. The narration is truthful and at times seems much more mature than the protagonist's eighteen years, but instead of weighing the story down, it actually makes it easier to connect to. Almost no one would want to read about the exploits of a beautiful ditz, so Ms. Alt gives us a world of sophisticated, intelligent and messed-up people trying to make a living and get ahead. The characters are real--sometimes tragic, sometimes hilarious, sometimes appaling--but real nonetheless. Much more than just a simple industry tale, this novel is a stark examination of the relationships between friends and family as they are tugged on by ambitions and desires. Though there isn't a whole lot of action and the plot only takes a jolting, meteoric rise at the very end, I was not able to put this book down. Yes, it's candy--but it's fashion-infused, Shakespeare-quoting, almost-real-life candy. You know, the kind that can be good for you. I wouldn't balk at reading a sequel to This Year's Model. In fact, it would be welcome.
    • 5/5
      Janice Dickinson claims to be the first Supermodel. Carol Alt however is the true title holder. She rose to fame swiftly in the 80's creating a new legion of models, Supermodels -or Supes as they call themselves.Carol Alt has appeared on over 700 magazine covers. The woman is a legend! When she set out to write a fictional novel about the world of modeling, she certainly had done her homework. Her portrayal of the industry seems to be spot on. I read Carol Alt's biography and found a lot of parallels between her life and the book. I would venture to say that this book is a semi-autobiographical fiction.When Melody Ann Croft is discovered at a steakhouse, she is lured into the world of modeling, thinking it is only a summer job to make a few bucks for college. She has dreams of becoming a doctor and has no intention of giving that up. As she is morphed into Mac, a girl on the verge of becoming a Supe, she has to reevaluate her plans.Her closest friends in the industry show their true colors and the picture painted isn't what Mac chose to see. She struggles with her family not agreeing with her decision as well. Will Mac make it big, or be stomped on in front of NYC's elite at Bryant Park?This was an excellent read, I loved every minute of it and cannot wait for the next installment.Author to watch!
    • 1/5
      I have read very good reviews on the book This Year’s Model, written by Supermodel Carole Alt. I also like Carole Alt, I think she is beautiful, but more importantly, smart and decided a long time ago, that she was not only going to be about beauty – but rather she was also going to use her brains. I like that!So, its with very positive vibes that I started reading This Year’s Model. I really enjoyed the first few chapters. Then, something happened – the book starting dragging and all of a sudden, I felt myself completely disconnected for any of the characters, including Mac.Although fashion is not a big deal for me, I usually always enjoy a good fashion-oriented chick lit read, but this one got very boring, very quickly.The writing style was okay, but the storyline got bogged down in petty details and I just could not phantom any type of interest in the story after the first few chapters. I thought the character of Mac was kind of beige and she did not shine through the storyline.Sorry, this one is a miss for me.
    • 4/5
      ARC Review: The story of a girl who appears to be much wiser than her age and seems to have her head on pretty straight. The girl in question, Mac, has found herself propelled from waitress to Supermodel. I have to wonder how much of this story is based upon the life and times of the author. It was an entertaining story and I only wish that more folks had the maturity and common sense that this main character does. I would encourage this book to anyone who is looking for a peek not only into the modeling industry but also the mind of a girl much older than her chronological age.
    • 4/5
      In this fun new novel the reader gets to experience the outrageous world of professional modelling through the eyes of newly discovered model Melody Ann Croft.Melody is just a normal kid from New Jersey, working as a waitress during her last summer before going away to college. Then one night a professional photographer happens to have dinner at the restaurant where she works. He thinks she has potential and gives her some contacts which turn out to be top modelling agencies in Manhattan. After some indecision she decides that she has nothing to lose and calls some of the numbers on the card. The photographer's name is enough to get her interviews at several top agencies. The first one she visits immediately snaps her up, they think that she has "it", that elusive quality that means success. She is immediately thrust into the competitive and frantic world of professional modelling. It's an eye opening experience. There are ugly sides to the new world that she finds herself in. She has to lose weight, of course, and it is difficult to maintain the waif like appearance that is demanded by most clients. The other models are fiercely competitive and some are downright mean. Then there is the ever present drug use. Melody is a strong girl with a solid middle class upbringing, so she is grounded and able to resist the temptations around her, but she still learns some difficult lessons. Supermodel Carol Alt has written a fast-paced, fun novel that gives the regular person a peek into the inner workings of an industry that most of us will never experience. I know that I'll never look at a glossy fashion advertisement the same way again!This Year's Model will be published by Avon in September, 2008
    • 5/5
      Carol Ault’s new novel, This Year’s Model, published by HarperCollins is a story of friendship played against a background of high and low fashion. The two friends are a study in contrasts: light and dark, reckless and self-disciplined, indulgent and moral, cynical and realistic, genetic and athletic, eating and starving. The story is fast-paced with good character development of the two central figures and their satellites. There is interesting information throughout the book about behavior and products in the business of modeling and the mental and physical strength it takes to be a supermodel. An important theme is the isolation of the “supe” when surrounded by dressers, designers, editors, photographers, and other models. Engulfed in chaos, how the supe reacts, learns, reasons, and makes decisions in these long periods of solitude can make or break even the most gorgeous model. There certainly are opportunities for sequels with strong, continuing story lines. Ms. Alt, a supermodel, offers some advice and insight about modeling at the end of the book. This Year’s Model could be a very good movie with super roles for several actors.