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by Slim Aarons (Author)
A Place in the Sun collects Slim Aarons's photographs capturing the glamorous lifestyles of some of high society's most prominent people.
"Slim Aarons is known for his dreamy lifestyle photographs of celebrities and socialites in jaw-dropping locations around the world." --Architectural Digest 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 book, 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. Aarons 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 sandy shore, snowy slope, or elegant home where cares are few. Through 250 stunning color pictures, Aarons provides a veritable Who's Who of high society:- Aristotle Onassis with his first wife, Tina, and their children
- C. Z. Guest at her villa in Palm Beach
- The Aga Khan at his Sardinian resort
- Truman Capote in Palm Springs
- And more!
Slim Aarons: Women
Slim Aarons: Once Upon a Time
Poolside with Slim Aarons
Slim Aarons: La Dolce Vita
Author Biography
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.
Number of Pages: 240
Dimensions: 1.18 x 12.54 x 10.4 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: September 01, 2005
