A collection of 140 mesmerising, rare photographs of celebrities posed at poolside, originally intended for fan magazines and newspapers. Today these images comprise a fascinating album of the best-loved film stars and their fabled lifestyles. Juxtaposed with the images’ mythical quality are realities of the stars’ lives. Includes photos of Marilyn Monroe, Ronald Reagan, Elizabeth Taylor, Spencer Tracy, Gracey Kelly, Clark Gable, Sophia Loren and many others. A nostalgic study of Hollywood dream-making.