Slim Aarons: La Dolce Vita (Getty Images)

Absolutely gorgeous hardcover book. Delivered with care. Thank you

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.

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.

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

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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!

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

Lovely pictures of a not so distant past! Great gift

Muy buen libro, todo correcto

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

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!