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Book Synopsis: The ultimate and most comprehensive collection of Slim Aarons's photography ever released, featuring more than 100 previously unpublished images Foreword by Maria Cooper Janis
This luxe edition provides a deep and comprehensive look at the groundbreaking career of Slim Aarons, spanning five decades. The book begins with Slim's fieldwork as an army photographer and continues through his fledgling days in Hollywood, opening the LIFE bureau in Rome, doing fashion and travel shoots for Holiday, and finally traveling the world for Town & Country.
With a new and definitive biographical essay, spotlights on key moments in his career, and exclusive insights from former associates, Slim Aarons: The Essential Collection gives readers an unprecedented look into Slim's private world. The supervisor of Slim's image archive, author Shawn Waldron's text digs into the photographer's biography in unprecedented detail and reveals new information, while award-winning journalist, historian, and New York Times bestselling author Lesley Blume provides historical context to Slim's career.
Additionally, Slim's former assistant and author Laura Hawk reveals the intricacies of her friendship with Slim, and historian, author, and Vanity Fair contributing editor Nick Foulkes explores Slim's influence on our current cultural moment.
After five previous books, Slim Aarons: The Essential Collection presents the best of the previous image collections, including hundreds of iconic black-and-white and color photos, along with more than 100 rare and previously unpublished works. This beautifully produced book, a tribute to Slim Aarons's incredible contribution to modern photography, is the result of intensive scholarship and research, making it a must-have for any Slim fan and photography lover.
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Introducing Slim Aarons: The Essential Collection, the ultimate and most comprehensive collection of Slim Aarons’s photography ever released. This luxurious book features over 100 previously unpublished images, giving readers an exclusive peek into the world of this iconic photographer. With a foreword by Maria Cooper Janis, this collection offers a deep and comprehensive look at Slim Aarons's groundbreaking career that spanned five decades.
From his early days as an army photographer to his glamorous days in Hollywood, and his travels around the world for renowned publications like LIFE, Holiday, and Town & Country, Slim Aarons captured the essence of sophistication, elegance, and style. This book features a new and definitive biographical essay that provides unprecedented insights into Slim's life, as well as spotlights on key moments in his career.
Authored by Shawn Waldron, the supervisor of Slim's image archive, this book delves into the photographer's biography in unparalleled detail. The rich historical context is provided by award-winning journalist and historian Lesley Blume, while Slim's former assistant Laura Hawk shares personal anecdotes that unveil the intricacies of their friendship. Furthermore, Vanity Fair contributing editor Nick Foulkes explores Slim Aarons's enduring influence on our current cultural landscape.
In addition to the best selections from five previous image collections, Slim Aarons: The Essential Collection boasts more than 100 rare and previously unpublished works alongside hundreds of iconic black-and-white and color photos. This beautifully produced book is a tribute to Slim Aarons's incredible contribution to modern photography, making it a must-have for any Slim fan and photography lover.
Immerse yourself in the world of Slim Aarons's iconic photography and order Slim Aarons: The Essential Collection today.
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