Carolyn Kenmore | Biography & Memoir

Mannequin: My Life As A Model by Carolyn Kenmore

Name: Mannequin: My Life As A Model by Carolyn Kenmore
Brand: Fehmerling Books
SKU: BOOK-1791236731
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Mannequin: My Life As A Model by Carolyn Kenmore

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Book Specifications

Format: Mass market paperback
Condition: Acceptable
Publisher: Bantam Books (1970)
Length: 341 pages
Genre: Biography & Memoir

Condition Note: Acceptable Reading Copy: Complete and fully readable text. Features water rippling/staining to outer page margins.

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Carolyn Kenmore's Candid 1969 Tell-All Memoir of the 1960s Modeling Industry

First published in 1969 and released as a vintage mass-market paperback by Bantam Books in 1970, Mannequin: My Life as a Model is a fascinating, unvarnished autobiography by top fashion and commercial model Carolyn Kenmore.

Peeling back the glossy veneer of the swinging sixties, Kenmore offers readers an unapologetic, insider's tour of the high-stakes modeling world. From the chaotic casting calls and bustling Seventh Avenue showrooms to high-paying television commercial shoots and elite photography studios, Kenmore candidly navigates the glamorous highs and gritty lows of the industry. She details her personal journey climbing the ranks of the ruthless agency system, exploring the grueling physical demands of maintaining an image, the eccentricities of famous photographers, and the realities of the era's "casting couch" culture, all while delivering a sharp, witty, and observant critique of the business of beauty.

Why You'll Love This Book

A rare, firsthand time capsule of the mid-century fashion world, Mannequin is a must-read for vintage fashion enthusiasts and pop culture historians. Readers who devour industry tell-alls, fashion history, and memoirs by legendary models like Twiggy, Jean Shrimpton, Dorian Leigh, Grace Jones, and Paulina Porizkova—as well as Michael Gross's investigative book Model—will be utterly captivated by Kenmore's fast-paced story.

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