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Slim Aarons: Glimpses of a Vanished Paradise

Since 1940, Slim Aarons has captured the world with his lens, first as a war photographer, then as an unparalleled chronicler of the rich and famous. In this stunning follow-up to Slim Aarons-Once Upon a Time, he elevates the environmental portrait to an art form, showcasing his subjects in their natural habitats, environments perfectly aligned with their elevated status.

He immortalized a bygone era, and A Place in the Sun offers a rare peek into a world of privilege bathed in radiant light, whether on sun-kissed beaches, pristine slopes, or within the walls of opulent homes where worries fade away.

Through 250 breathtaking color photographs, Aarons presents a veritable who’s who of high society: Aristotle Onassis with his first wife, Tina, and their children, Christina and Alexander; C.Z. Guest at her Palm Beach villa; the Aga Khan at his Sardinian retreat; and Truman Capote in Palm Springs.

From Mustique to Monaco, from Aspen to Gstaad, only Slim Aarons could transport us to the exclusive playgrounds of the elite, igniting the imagination of even the most seasoned traveler.