
Sophia by Eisenstaedt
The Queen of Italy: Sophia Loren in front of Alfred Eisenstaedt's camera
Sophia Loren is more than a film icon – she is the epitome of elegance, strength, and Italian glamour. For almost two decades, LIFE photographer Alfred Eisenstaedt accompanied the actress with a unique intimacy that could only have arisen from mutual trust. The result is one of the most intimate and authentic portraits of a global icon.
From the early 1960s to the late 1970s, Eisenstaedt photographed Loren on film sets, in private settings, with her family, and in moments of quiet naturalness. This Collector's Edition , personally signed by Sophia Loren, brings together almost 200 photographs – the vast majority of them previously unpublished .
This book portrays Sophia Loren not only as a goddess of the screen, but also as a muse, mother, wife, and friend. A visual love letter to one of the greatest personalities of the 20th century.
The content – an icon in all its facets
- Approximately 200 photographs by Alfred Eisenstaedt
- Mostly previously unpublished recordings
- Sophia Loren on the film set, in private and in her family environment
- Portraits full of spontaneity, intimacy, and elegance
- Documentation of an extraordinary friendship
- Essay by Stephen Gundle on Loren's cultural significance
- Captions by Hollywood historian Justin Humphreys
- High-quality, large-format reproductions
- Museum-quality linen-bound clamshell box
The photographer
Alfred Eisenstaedt (1898–1995) was one of the most influential photographers of the 20th century and shaped the visual identity of LIFE magazine for decades. His ability to combine personality, emotion, and zeitgeist in a single image made him a legend in the history of photography.
The protagonist
Sophia Loren is one of the greatest actresses of all time. Oscar winner, style icon, and international cult figure – her influence extends far beyond the cinema. In this book, she reveals herself as openly and unfiltered as never before.
Collector's Edition details
- Limited edition: 1,000 numbered copies
- Signed: Hand-signed by Sophia Loren
- Dimensions: 28.6 × 38.8 cm
- Pages: 268
- Language: English
- ISBN: 978-3-7544-0183-5
- Binding: Hardcover in a high-quality clamshell box
- Availability: from December 16th
An exceptional collector's edition for lovers of classic photography, film history and timeless glamour.
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