Advice for hopeful Shrimps from an ex-model who had the brains to start writing. She covers the whole spectrum from composites to agencies to hair do's and don'ts; what to look for in yourself and how to get ahead (hopefully to another career). There are lots of warnings the model who starved herself to death, the ambience that includes ""some of the dumbest Doras in captivity."" There are comments from clients and professionals, answers to the most frequently asked questions and a typical day in the life of a New York City photographic model. The other glamour careers are given a short and sweet chapter and range from receptionists to social directors. Trusty truisms for those who think their face is their fortune.