Like its predecessors Once Upon a Time and A Place in the Sun, Poolside with Slim Aarons features images of jet setters and the wealthy, of beautiful, glitzy people living glamorous lives. The protagonists are pools and all that goes with them - gorgeous tanned bodies, well-oiled skin, women in bikinis, yachts, summer cocktails, sumptuous buffets, spectacular locations and, most importantly, fun.
"Poolside with Slim Aarons" isn't so much a who's who of society, aristocracy and celebrity - although CZ Guest, Lily Pulitzer, Cheryl Tiegs, Peter Beard and many who appeared in the previous books can be found here -, it's about free time and how the rich use it. This is a more intimate glimpse into a very private life, which Slim Aarons had unprecedented access to in the '50s, '60s, '70s and '80s. From the Caribbean to Monaco to Italy and Mexico, Poolside with Slim Aarons transports the reader to an exclusive club where taste, style, luxury and splendor reign supreme.