With Tyra Banks’ ‘Modelland’, the supermodel can now add ‘author’ to her list of many talents. She has signed a three book deal, which will be released under her company Bankable Books. The ‘Modelland’ series will feature a magical land called ‘modelland’ where fairy crossbred superheros are born and bred. Tyra Banks’ Modelland is mystical and supposedly realistic.
The book series is targeted to young girls, sort of along the same lines as reality TV star turned author Lauren ‘LC’ Conrad’s book ‘L.A Candy.’ All in all Tyra Banks’ Modelland books seem to mirror a certain well-known supermodel turned feminist…
Supermodel Novelists
Tyra Banks' 'Modelland' Adds to the List of Celebs Turned Authors
Trend Themes
1. Supermodel-authored Fiction - The success of Tyra Banks' 'Modelland' highlights a trend towards supermodels writing fiction targeting young girls.
2. Celebrity-authored Young Adult Fiction - The popularity of books by celebrities like Tyra Banks and Lauren Conrad in the young adult fiction market is a growing trend.
3. Fantasy Elements in Young Adult Fiction - The use of fantastical elements in books for young girls as seen in 'Modelland' presents a trend for the use of imagination in young adult fiction.
Industry Implications
1. Publishing - The trend towards celebrity-authored young adult fiction presents an opportunity for publishers to tap into a new market.
2. Fashion - Supermodels using their existing fame and popularity to branch out into other industries, like fiction writing, presents innovative opportunities for the fashion industry.
3. Entertainment - The success of celebrity-authored fiction aimed at young girls presents a trend for using established personalities from the entertainment industry to expand into new ventures.