{"product_id":"slim-aarons-the-essential-collection-9781419746161","title":"Slim Aarons: The Essential Collection","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe ultimate and most comprehensive collection of Slim Aarons's photography ever released, featuring more than 100 previously unpublished images\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eForeword by Maria Cooper Janis\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e This luxe edition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 fieldwork as an army photographer and continues through his fledgling days in Hollywood, opening the \u003ci\u003eLIFE\u003c\/i\u003e bureau in Rome, doing fashion and travel shoots for \u003ci\u003eHoliday\u003c\/i\u003e, and finally traveling the world for \u003ci\u003eTown \u0026amp; Country\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e With a new and definitive biographical essay, spotlights on key moments in his career, and exclusive insights from former associates, \u003ci\u003eSlim Aarons: The Essential Collection \u003c\/i\u003egives readers an unprecedented look into Slim's private world. The supervisor of Slim's image archive, author Shawn Waldron's text digs into the photographer's biography in unprecedented detail and reveals new information, while award-winning journalist, historian, and \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e 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 friendship with Slim, and historian, author, and \u003ci\u003eVanity Fair \u003c\/i\u003econtributing editor Nick Foulkes explores Slim's influence on our current cultural moment. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e After five previous books, \u003ci\u003eSlim Aarons: The Essential Collection\u003c\/i\u003e presents the best of the previous image collections, including hundreds of iconic black-and-white and color photos, along with more than 100 rare and previously unpublished works.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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eIncludes Color Images\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Shawn Waldron\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Harry N. Abrams\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/03\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 432\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.70lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 14.60h x 11.60w x 1.60d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781419746161\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSlim Aarons \u003c\/b\u003e(1916-2006) was among his generation's most influential photographers. His photographs have appeared in countless magazines, including \u003ci\u003eTown \u0026amp; Country\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eLife\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eHoliday\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cb\u003eShawn Waldron\u003c\/b\u003e is an archivist and curator specializing in photography. Based in New York City, he oversees the Slim Aarons Archive and is curator of print sales and exhibitions at Getty Images. Prior to joining Getty Images, he was director of the Condé Nast Archive for more than decade. \u003cb\u003eLesley Blume\u003c\/b\u003e is an award-winning journalist, historian, and \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author. \u003cb\u003eLaura Hawk \u003c\/b\u003eis a freelance writer who worked closely with Slim Aarons for more than two decades. \u003cb\u003eNick Foulkes\u003c\/b\u003e is a \u003ci\u003eVanity Fair \u003c\/i\u003econtributing editor and the published author of more than 25 books on art and history. \u003cb\u003eMaria Cooper Janis\u003c\/b\u003e was born in Los Angeles to parents Gary Cooper and Veronica Cooper. She is a successful artist, exhibiting paintings in the United States, Europe, and Asia.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harry N. Abrams","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":41129071706227,"sku":"9.78142E+12","price":198.11,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/products\/img_6bcbd10b-8e1a-4d2e-849e-e606637c28f3.jpg?v=1701268905","url":"https:\/\/bookstorenmore.com\/products\/slim-aarons-the-essential-collection-9781419746161","provider":"Bookstore N More","version":"1.0","type":"link"}