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Review Most of us take mannequins for granted when shopping because we're really looking at the clothing they are showcasing. Their backstory, however, is simply fascinating.Over the years, as author Brandy Isadora explains, these "hidden figures" have evolved in size and shape and in the materials they are made of. The story of the evolution of these hidden gems is told in a series of short paragraphs peppered throughout a coffee-table-type full-color photography oversized paperback. Readers will be fascinated to see how the mannequins themselves changed with the times and fashions and will appreciate the unexpected history lesson.Mannequins are an art form. The next time you browse an antique shop, pay more attention to their style and beauty. They are more than window dressing.- Nonfiction Authors Association Book Awards Program Product Description Fascinated by the art of modeling? Meet the form that paved the way for our modern-day runway.Ever wondered what goes into making those storefront dolls? Curious about the inspiration for draping dresses over full-scale dummies? Obsessed with all things top model? Award-winning photographer and designer Brandy Isadora specializes in capturing the history of the artistic and fashion worlds. Now she's here to unveil the fascinating origins of one of the clothing industry's most overlooked and essential tools.Mannequins: Stories of the First Supermodel is a vibrant collection of pictures and accounts to explore the significant statues that predated names like Twiggy, Cindy Crawford, and Gigi Hadid. Stunningly immortalized with breathtaking photography, you'll be delightfully entertained with absorbing anecdotes and titillating tidbits. Embarking on this captivating visual journey, you'll meet the influential artists who forever changed the design world.This is the chronicle of the carefully crafted figures that made way for the human catwalk.Mannequins: Stories of the First Supermodel is a must-have book for anyone looking to expand their vogue knowledge. If you like fun fashion facts, gorgeous photos, and striking narratives, then you'll love Brandy Isadora's trendy tale.Buy Mannequins for a perfect pose today! About the Author Brandy Isadora has always been an artist at heart. An award-winning author and photographer, whose work has been exhibited internationally, Brandy believes that everyone has a story to tell.Brandy uses her artistic and written skills to provide people a space to be seen and heard. Her natural desire to explore and learn explodes with photographic energy covering topics that are unusual, timely, challenging, and even sometimes controversial. Whatever the topic she is covering, she loves to display life in a way that reminds us that we are all connected.Her debut book, Tattle Tales: Tattoo Stories and Portraits, gives her readers a new insight into the people who have chosen to permanently ink their bodies. Through compelling portraits and heartfelt stories, Tattle Tales offers a modern perspective on tattoos.Before establishing her photography company, Isadora Images, Brandy pursued careers in fashion design and music. During that time in her life, she enjoyed documenting her experiences through photography. After graduating with her Masters in Fine Arts in Creative Writing at California College of the Arts, she started working as a freelance photojournalist.Keep in touch for the latest updates:Instagram: @brandy_isadoraWebsite: www.brandyisadora.com