La Dolce Vita
As a phrase, “La Dolce Vita” has come to capture the Golden Age of stylish sophistication in Italy that spanned the years 1958 to 1964. fluoro gives you an insight into Stephen Burling’s book titled La Dolce Vita that presents the glamour of the era.
A sweet life full of pleasure and indulgence, “La Dolce Vita” was a phrase that entered popular usage following the success of the 1960 film, also titled La Dolce Vita, which was written and directed by Federico Fellini. This glorious period was also marked by a rise in celebrity culture and with it the emergence of paparazzi photographers.
La Dolce Vita offers an opportunity for readers to experience the glamour and style of this period through a series of candid photographs captured by the Italian paparazzi. The book features over 300 images including celebrities such as Audrey Hepburn, Kirk Douglas, Elizabeth Taylor, Tony Curtis, Brigitte Bardot and Clark Gable.
Stephen Bayley is one of the world’s best-known commentators on design and popular culture – a bestselling author, columnist, lecturer, broadcaster and curator. La Dolce Vita will be released in October 2013 through Thames & Hudson (Australian Release).
