Slim Aarons: La Dolce Vita (Getty Images)
The images collected here document the aristocracy, cultural elite, and beautiful people, such as Marcello Mastroianni, Ursula Andress, Joan Fontaine, and Tyrone Power, who lived la dolce vita in Italy’s most fabulous places during the last 50 years. The introduction by Christopher Sweet shares stories from Aarons’s years in Italy and new insights about his life and career.
Praise for Slim Aarons: La Dolce Vita:
“Nostalgia-soaked images.” — Harper’s Bazaar
“Sumptuous images.” — Publishers Weekly
“It’s the next best thing to time travel.” — DuJour magazine
Reviews (38)
An enjoyable look at Italy at its most beautiful
We assumed that as the fourth book in a series of compilations of Slim Aarons's photographs of his years living La Dolce Vita, the material would begin to run a little thin. It doesn't. What a treasure trove he seems to have built during his lifetime of photography. The fact that this book is solely about Italy, which was his preferred home away from home, no doubt helps. Beautiful people, beautiful locations, exquisite photography. And I'm sure I'm not the only guy who will appreciate the additional, more revealing photo of Catherine Wilkes, perhaps St. Louis' most beautiful export. Regarding another reviewer's comments: The book presents photographs "from the period", beautifully reproduced on high quality paper, just as with the prior Aarons books, leading me to believe that the negative reviewer is confusing this book with another publication. Bottom line: if you liked his other three books, as we did, you are likely to enjoy this one just as much. Same format, same size, every bit as enjoyable.
Beautiful people in beautiful surroundings
Photos beautifully arranged with vivid colors and vivid people! Of course looking at this book makes one desirous of having been born rich, noble and Italian!
Beautiful
Very beautiful book, looks great on coffee table! Love the images chosen for this collection
The most gorgeous book ever
This is the most gorgeous book I’ve ever seen. It is worth every sent. It is big and looks beautiful on a side table or coffee table. I absolutely love it so much!
MAGNIFICANT PICTURES
THE RICH ARE DIFFERENT FROM YOU AND ME. AND THEY REALLY KNOW HOW TO ENJOY LIFE.
Not my favorite of all
Not my favorite of all...I prefer the photos that land a little closer to home, ie. American Blue Bloods, but still Slim Aarons so it has to be good.
Great pictures
Just as agreed
Great pictures of Italy
After spending three weeks touring Italy I fell in love with the architecture, food and people. I wanted something to remind me of the beauty and this book does that. These pictures were taken quite some time ago. The sad part is if you research the people in them, almost all of them are deceased.
Great book
Like the write ups and the photos make my mind wander and ponder my mext vacation Seller was fast and exactly as described
Ah, Slim ...
All of Mr. Aaron's books are just perfect. That is if you really do appreciate the good life or can appreciate without getting uptight over those who do. For me, this is a continuation and a perfect complement to all the other Aarons books that have preceded it. This is a very fun volume. Enjoy!
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