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This lavish fourth volume in Abrams’ Slim Aarons collection revels in this photographer’s decades-long love affair with Italy. From breathtaking aerials of the Sicilian countryside to intimate portraits of celebrities and high society taken in magnificent villas, Slim Aarons: La Dolce Vita captures the essence of “the good life.” Slim Aarons first visited Italy as a combat photographer during World War II and later moved to Rome to shoot for Life magazine, yet even after relocating to New York, he would return to Italy almost every year for the rest of his life. 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. Also available from Slim Aarons: Slim Aarons: Women, Slim Aarons: Once Upon a Time, Slim Aarons: A Place in the Sun, and Poolside with Slim Aarons. 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


From the Back Cover

This lavish fourth volume in Abrams' Slim Aarons collection revels in his longtime love affair with Italy. From breathtaking aerials of the Venetian canals and Sicilian countryside to intimate portraits in the villas and estates of celebrities and the beautiful people, Slim's photography captures the essence of the good life of the rich and famous of Italy. Italy undeniably held a special place in Slim's heart. As a photographer for Yank magazine, he witnessed the Italian campaign during World War II and w

About the Author

Christopher Sweet, the former editor in chief of Viking Studio/Penguin Group and the Vendome Press, acquired the three Slim Aarons books published by Harry N. Abrams, and edited the first two, Once Upon a Time (2003) and A Place in the Sun (2005), working closely with Slim Aarons. He has published several books on art and photography, including most recently, Yankee Colors: The Glory of the Mantle Years (2009) and Michael Dweck Mermaids (2008), and he is currently at work on a monograph on the photographer Alfred Gescheidt.

Reviews:

5.0 out of 5 stars Gorgeous book

M.D. · 12 June 2025

Absolutely gorgeous hardcover book. Delivered with care. Thank you

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful photography of a different era.

l. · 19 October 2018

This is a big coffee table book full of mostly colour photography of people in beautiful places. The people in the photos are sometimes young and sometimes old. What I find most appealing in these photos is the lack of post processing which one sees so often in contemporary work. The result is that the viewer can better relate to the subject. The locations in many ways overshadow the people in the photos so this is a book more about Italy itself, rather than the people in them who mostly serve as a conduit for the viewer to immerse themselves in the locale. Of course it is always fascinating to see the people who lived that kind of life and the book offers short passages that relate the story behind the people in each photo. While I find some photos overly posed (see the back cover of the book for an example) the majority of the work included here is of people on vacation, being relaxed and having a good time. Highly recommended.

5.0 out of 5 stars Gorgeous book!

M.K. · 14 August 2020

So happy with my book! It’s in pristine condition (still in its original plastic) and is stunning to look through. Could not be any happier with the book — cannot believe it’s 2nd hand at all. Slight delay in delivery but that’s expected due to Covid. The seller was very helpful in communicating all tracking info so that I knew when delivery could be expected.

5.0 out of 5 stars Superb pictures

c.s. · 30 April 2022

It is a very special book on the glamorous side of Italy. Stunning photos and creates a real atmosphere

5.0 out of 5 stars Great

R.M. · 24 April 2022

What I ordered

4.0 out of 5 stars Nice book

D. · 6 March 2014

I am a huge fan of Slim Aarons but I have to say that with this book I was not as amazed as I was with Poolside or A Place in the Sun, but still pretty beautiful. One of the best pictures is the one on the cover. Fast shipping!

5.0 out of 5 stars An amazing book from Slim Aarons

H.B. · 14 August 2020

Nice images from renowned photographer Slim Aarons. A classic story teller of the golden age.

5.0 out of 5 stars Nice book

C.A. · 21 April 2020

Lovely pictures of a not so distant past! Great gift

Slim Aarons: La Dolce Vita

J.I. · 15 July 2024

Muy buen libro, todo correcto

Titolo

C.A. · 12 November 2020

Bello molto bello molto bello molto bello molto bello molto bello molto bello molto bello molto bello molto bello molto ciao buona sera il titolo

Just Beautiful!

M. · 5 February 2013

I thoroughly enjoyed the book. The commentary and being ableto revisit places I enjoyed in Italy all over again.

nicht wie erwartet

B. · 18 December 2019

bin enttäuscht, die Fotos die man von Slim Aarons kennt, findet man dort nicht, wahrscheinlich der Rest der Sammlung bzw. Nachlass wurde dort in ein Buch gepackt, Druckqualität fand ich auch mäßig.

Parfait

C.B. · 14 August 2018

Parfait!

Slim Aarons: La Dolce Vita (Getty Images)

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Product ID: K141970060K
Condition: New

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Availability: In Stock

Quantity:

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Order today to get by 7-14 business days

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Imported From: United Kingdom

At BOLO, we work hard to ensure the products you receive are new, genuine, and sourced from reputable suppliers.

BOLO is not an authorized or official retailer for most brands, nor are we affiliated with manufacturers unless specifically stated on a product page. Instead, we source verified sellers, authorized distributors or directly from the manufacturer.

Each product undergoes thorough inspection and verification at our consolidation and fulfilment centers to ensure it meets our strict authenticity and quality standards before being shipped and delivered to you.

If you ever have concerns regarding the authenticity of a product purchased from us, please contact Bolo Support. We will review your inquiry promptly and, if necessary, provide documentation verifying authenticity or offer a suitable resolution.

Your trust is our top priority, and we are committed to maintaining transparency and integrity in every transaction.

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Unless otherwise stated, all prices displayed on the product page include applicable taxes and import duties.

BOLO operates in accordance with the laws and regulations of United Arab Emirates. Any items found to be restricted or prohibited for sale within the UAE will be cancelled prior to shipment. We take proactive measures to ensure that only products permitted for sale in United Arab Emirates are listed on our website.

All items are shipped by air, and any products classified as “Dangerous Goods (DG)” under IATA regulations will be removed from the order and cancelled.

All orders are processed manually, and we make every effort to process them promptly once confirmed. Products cancelled due to the above reasons will be permanently removed from listings across the website.

Description:

This lavish fourth volume in Abrams’ Slim Aarons collection revels in this photographer’s decades-long love affair with Italy. From breathtaking aerials of the Sicilian countryside to intimate portraits of celebrities and high society taken in magnificent villas, Slim Aarons: La Dolce Vita captures the essence of “the good life.” Slim Aarons first visited Italy as a combat photographer during World War II and later moved to Rome to shoot for Life magazine, yet even after relocating to New York, he would return to Italy almost every year for the rest of his life. 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. Also available from Slim Aarons: Slim Aarons: Women, Slim Aarons: Once Upon a Time, Slim Aarons: A Place in the Sun, and Poolside with Slim Aarons. 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


From the Back Cover

This lavish fourth volume in Abrams' Slim Aarons collection revels in his longtime love affair with Italy. From breathtaking aerials of the Venetian canals and Sicilian countryside to intimate portraits in the villas and estates of celebrities and the beautiful people, Slim's photography captures the essence of the good life of the rich and famous of Italy. Italy undeniably held a special place in Slim's heart. As a photographer for Yank magazine, he witnessed the Italian campaign during World War II and w

About the Author

Christopher Sweet, the former editor in chief of Viking Studio/Penguin Group and the Vendome Press, acquired the three Slim Aarons books published by Harry N. Abrams, and edited the first two, Once Upon a Time (2003) and A Place in the Sun (2005), working closely with Slim Aarons. He has published several books on art and photography, including most recently, Yankee Colors: The Glory of the Mantle Years (2009) and Michael Dweck Mermaids (2008), and he is currently at work on a monograph on the photographer Alfred Gescheidt.

Reviews:

5.0 out of 5 stars Gorgeous book

M.D. · 12 June 2025

Absolutely gorgeous hardcover book. Delivered with care. Thank you

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful photography of a different era.

l. · 19 October 2018

This is a big coffee table book full of mostly colour photography of people in beautiful places. The people in the photos are sometimes young and sometimes old. What I find most appealing in these photos is the lack of post processing which one sees so often in contemporary work. The result is that the viewer can better relate to the subject. The locations in many ways overshadow the people in the photos so this is a book more about Italy itself, rather than the people in them who mostly serve as a conduit for the viewer to immerse themselves in the locale. Of course it is always fascinating to see the people who lived that kind of life and the book offers short passages that relate the story behind the people in each photo. While I find some photos overly posed (see the back cover of the book for an example) the majority of the work included here is of people on vacation, being relaxed and having a good time. Highly recommended.

5.0 out of 5 stars Gorgeous book!

M.K. · 14 August 2020

So happy with my book! It’s in pristine condition (still in its original plastic) and is stunning to look through. Could not be any happier with the book — cannot believe it’s 2nd hand at all. Slight delay in delivery but that’s expected due to Covid. The seller was very helpful in communicating all tracking info so that I knew when delivery could be expected.

5.0 out of 5 stars Superb pictures

c.s. · 30 April 2022

It is a very special book on the glamorous side of Italy. Stunning photos and creates a real atmosphere

5.0 out of 5 stars Great

R.M. · 24 April 2022

What I ordered

4.0 out of 5 stars Nice book

D. · 6 March 2014

I am a huge fan of Slim Aarons but I have to say that with this book I was not as amazed as I was with Poolside or A Place in the Sun, but still pretty beautiful. One of the best pictures is the one on the cover. Fast shipping!

5.0 out of 5 stars An amazing book from Slim Aarons

H.B. · 14 August 2020

Nice images from renowned photographer Slim Aarons. A classic story teller of the golden age.

5.0 out of 5 stars Nice book

C.A. · 21 April 2020

Lovely pictures of a not so distant past! Great gift

Slim Aarons: La Dolce Vita

J.I. · 15 July 2024

Muy buen libro, todo correcto

Titolo

C.A. · 12 November 2020

Bello molto bello molto bello molto bello molto bello molto bello molto bello molto bello molto bello molto bello molto ciao buona sera il titolo

Just Beautiful!

M. · 5 February 2013

I thoroughly enjoyed the book. The commentary and being ableto revisit places I enjoyed in Italy all over again.

nicht wie erwartet

B. · 18 December 2019

bin enttäuscht, die Fotos die man von Slim Aarons kennt, findet man dort nicht, wahrscheinlich der Rest der Sammlung bzw. Nachlass wurde dort in ein Buch gepackt, Druckqualität fand ich auch mäßig.

Parfait

C.B. · 14 August 2018

Parfait!

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