Slim Aarons: A Place in the Sun

Name: Slim Aarons: A Place in the Sun
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SKU: 9780810959354
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The book Slim Aarons: A Place in the Sun is a stunning collection of photographs by Slim Aarons, capturing the glamour and elegance of elite society during the mid-20th century. It features vibrant images of high society's people and places, showcasing luxurious lifestyles and exquisite landscapes. Through these captivating photographs, Aarons beautifully documents a bygone era of sophistication and leisure.
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You might enjoy this captivating collection if you appreciate visual storytelling and iconic photography that captures the glamour and elegance of high society in exquisite locations. This book appeals to those interested in the mid-20th-century lifestyle and the vibrant, sun-drenched allure of renowned figures and beautiful settings.

Slim Aarons made a career, in his words, "photographing attractive people who were doing attractive things in attractive places." His subjects were the beautiful and the celebrated, the rich and the powerful, the talented and the privileged, high society and aristocracy.

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Since 1940, Slim Aarons has been hard at work, first as a war photographer, then with unprecedented access as a photographer to the rich and famous. In this gorgeous sequel to Slim Aarons-Once Upon a Time, he develops the environmental portrait to the level of art, always showing his subjects in their natural setting, in a circumstance synonymous with their station in life. He documented a particular world that has vanished.

A Place in the Sun is that special glimpse of privilege under a bright and beaming sky, whether on a sandy shore, snowy slope, or elegant home where cares are few. Through 250 stunning colour pictures, Aarons provides a veritable who's who of high society: Aristotle Onassis with his first wife, Tina, and their children, Christina and Alexander; C.Z. Guest at her villa in Palm Beach; the Aga Khan at his Sardinian resort; and Truman Capote in Palm Springs.

From Mustique to Monaco, from Aspen to Gstaad, only Slim Aarons can take us on a journey to the most exclusive playgrounds of the rich, inspiring even the most jaded armchair traveller.

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Slim Aarons: A Place in the Sun captivatingly portrays high-society leisure and landscapes through lavish and elegant photographs. Reviews praise Aarons' ability to capture the glamour and sophistication of a bygone era, offering a nostalgic glimpse into the lives of the elite. The book is lauded for its beautiful imagery and is considered an essential addition for lovers of photography and visual elegance.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780810959354

Publisher: Abrams

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 December 2005

Country: United States

Imprint: Abrams

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 27.0mm

Width: 309.0mm

Height: 289.0mm

Weight: 1970g

Pages: 240

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About the Author

Slim Aarons (1916–2006) is now acknowledged as one of the most influential photographers of his generation. During World War II he served as a combat photographer for Yank magazine in Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. After the war he became a freelance photographer for many magazines including Holiday, Town & Country, Harper’s Bazaar, Vogue, Travel + Leisure, Look, and Life.