"Slim Aarons: Once Upon a Time" is a luxurious photography book that provides an insider's view of the lifestyles of the wealthy, privileged, and powerful.
Slim Aarons, a renowned postwar photographer, perfected the environmental portrait, capturing the international elite in their exclusive playgrounds during the jet-set decades of the '50s, '60s, and '70s.
The book features Aarons' iconic images showcasing attractive people engaged in attractive activities in attractive places.
The photographs depict sexy women in tiny bikinis, handsome men dressed for dinner, fabulous homes and boats, and splendid pools and gardens.
The book presents a glamorous world of style and joy, featuring notable personalities such as the Duke and Duchess of Windsor, novelist Elizabeth Bowen, actor George Hamilton, and other high-society figures.
With approximately 250 photographs, "Once Upon a Time" celebrates a lost era of elegance, grace, and grandeur, defining the legendary class known as the Beautiful People.
