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Slim Aarons: Once upon a Time by Slim Aarons (2003, Hardcover) Photography
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A book that has been read but is in good condition. Very minimal damage to the cover including scuff marks, but no holes or tears. The dust jacket for hard covers may not be included. Binding has minimal wear. The majority of pages are undamaged with minimal creasing or tearing, minimal pencil underlining of text, no highlighting of text, no writing in margins. No missing pages. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections.
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Brand
- Unbranded
- MPN
- Does not apply
- ISBN
- 9780810946033
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Abrams, Inc.
ISBN-10
0810946033
ISBN-13
9780810946033
eBay Product ID (ePID)
2840688
Product Key Features
Book Title
Slim Aarons: Once Upon a Time
Number of Pages
240 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Subjects & Themes / Portraits & Selfies, Social Classes & Economic Disparity, Subjects & Themes / Lifestyles, Individual Photographers / Artists' Books, Subjects & Themes / Celebrity
Publication Year
2003
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Social Science, Photography
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
1.1 in
Item Weight
68.3 Oz
Item Length
12.5 in
Item Width
10.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2003-008685
Dewey Edition
21
Grade From
Eighth Grade
Dewey Decimal
779/.2/092
Grade To
College Graduate Student
Synopsis
This volume shows Aarons influential photographs of the international elite in their exclusive playgrounds during the jet-set decades of the 1950s, 60s and 70s., In a host of memorable portraits, across a vast geography of resorts, estates, palaces, elegant apartments, mansions, castles, and other glamorous settings, Slim Aarons's photos define that legendary class known as the "beautiful people." 250 color photos., Slim Aarons: Once Upon a Time is a luxurious photography book presenting the ultimate insider's view of the lifestyles of the wealthy, privileged, and powerful. "Aarons was a transitional figure at the height of the era of photojournalism, when magazines like Life were read by millions. The public had become fascinated by members of the affluent class, and Aarons captured them in all their splendor." -- Town & Country Increasingly heralded for his influence, Slim Aarons has established his place in the pantheon of great postwar photographers. It was Aarons who perfected, if not invented, the environmental portrait while photographing the international elite in their exclusive playgrounds during the jet-set decades of the '50s, '60s, and '70s, carrying out his self-described mission: to document "attractive people doing attractive things in attractive places." Sexy women in tiny bikinis and handsome men dressed for dinner, fabulous homes and boats, and splendid pools and gardens are the playground of Slim Aarons's world. You'll find style and joy in visiting them in this rapturous coffee-table celebration of living well. Join the Duke and Duchess of Windsor for dinner at the Waldorf Astoria. Visit novelist Elizabeth Bowen at Bowen's Court, her ancestral home in County Cork, Ireland. Jump on a speedboat with actor George Hamilton and his beautiful friends. Pulitzer, Vanderbilt, Hearst, and Ford are just some of the bold-faced names who light up this Who's Who of society. Presenting Hollywood royalty, European aristocracy, the grandes dames of high society, captains of industry, media moguls, statesmen, and luminaries of various stripes, across a vast geography of opulent and glamorous settings, Slim Aarons's photographs--some 250 of which are included here--define the legendary class known as the Beautiful People and document a lost era of style, grace, and grandeur. This coffee table book is perfect for sharing, displaying, and gifting.
LC Classification Number
TR681.L44A23 2003
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One of the titans of the visual arts!
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