Slim Aarons

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 field work as an Army photographer and continues through his fledgling days in Hollywood, opening the LIFE bureau in Rome, fashion and travel shoots for Holiday, and finally traveling the world for Harper’s Bazaar.

With a new and definitive biographical essay, spotlights on key moments in his career, and exclusive insight from former associates, Slim Aarons: The Essential Collection gives readers an unprecedented look into Slim’s private world. Author Shawn Waldron’s text digs into Slim’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 and Slim’s friendship, 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of the previous image collections, including hundreds of iconic photos, along with more than 100 rare and previously unpublished works.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.

PRODUCT DETAILS

9781419746161

Category:Individual photographers

Format:Hardback

Publication Date:05-10-2023

Language:EnglishPublisher:Abrams, Inc.

Country of origin:United States

Pages:432

Dimensions (mm):366x290x40mmWeight:3.92kg

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Shawn Waldron

Shawn Waldron is an archivist and curator with nearly 20 years of experience. Based in New York, he is currently the manager of the Slim Aarons Archive as well as the lead curator for the Getty Images Gallery, London, where he is responsible for a robust exhibition program that includes ten or more photography-based exhibitions annually.