Stunning never-before-seen Slim Aarons photos celebrating the luxurious lives of the elite are released in new book

Stunning unseen Slim Aarons photographs celebrating the luxurious lives of the elite are released in new book

  • Unseen Slim Aarons’ photographs have been commemorated in a new book
  • George ‘Slim’ Aarons worked between 1916 and 2006 and appeared in Life
  • The book follows his earlier work and time in Hollywood among the glitterati

Stunning unseen Slim Aarons photos have been commemorated in a new book celebrating the luxurious lives of Hollywood’s elite.

The book is the definitive and most comprehensive collection of George ‘Slim’ Aarons’ photography and contains over 100 previously unpublished images.

It chronicles the ground-breaking five decades of Aarons’ work, beginning with his field work as an army photographer.

It then continues through his young days in Hollywood, opening the LIFE agency in Rome, doing fashion and travel shoots for Vacation, and finally traveling the world for Town & Country.

Slim worked between 1916–2006 and was one of his generation’s most influential photographers.

His photographs have appeared in numerous magazines, including Town & Country, Life and Holiday.

The host, Slim’s friend and Kaufmann House owner Nelda Linsk, shines in yellow at the center of the party

North Conway, New Hampshire, a woman looks out at the snow while holding her skis

North Conway, New Hampshire, a woman looks out at the snow while holding her skis

Stunning unseen Slim Aarons photos commemorated in new book celebrating the luxurious lives of Hollywood's elite

Stunning unseen Slim Aarons photos commemorated in new book celebrating the luxurious lives of Hollywood’s elite

Poolside at Bouldereign, Carl Howgard's home in Carefree, Arizona, 1973 Slim Aarons is part of the collection

Poolside at Bouldereign, Carl Howgard’s home in Carefree, Arizona, 1973 Slim Aarons is part of the collection

Sotogrande swimming pool, Spain, in 1975 transports readers back in time through the brilliant photographs

Sotogrande swimming pool, Spain, in 1975 transports readers back in time through the brilliant photographs

Viscountess Harriet de Rosiere at Mougins, France, was among the subjects of the brilliant photographer

Viscountess Harriet de Rosiere at Mougins, France, was among the subjects of the brilliant photographer

Marianne Faithful and Mick Jagger at Castletown House, in 1968 were among the glitterati who also appeared

Marianne Faithful and Mick Jagger at Castletown House, in 1968 were among the glitterati who also appeared

The book captures Slim's decades of work and it spanned five decades

The book captures Slim’s decades of work and it spanned five decades

Venice Lido in 1957 shows two women in their swimwear

Venice Lido in 1957 shows two women in their swimwear