Sofía de Eisenstaedt

Sophia by Eisenstaedt

The Queen of Italy: Sophia Loren through Alfred Eisenstaedt's Lens

Sophia Loren is more than a film icon; she is the personification of Italian elegance, strength, and glamour. For almost two decades, LIFE photographer Alfred Eisenstaedt accompanied the actress with unique intimacy, a result of mutual trust. The outcome 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 her private life, with her family, and in moments of quiet naturalness. This Collector’s Edition, personally signed by Sophia Loren, gathers almost 200 photographs, the vast majority of which are unpublished until now.

This book shows Sophia Loren not only as a screen goddess, but as a muse, mother, wife, and friend. A visual declaration of love 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• Mostly unpublished photographs until now
• Sophia Loren on set, in private, and in her family environment
• Portraits full of spontaneity, intimacy, and elegance
• Documentation of an exceptional friendship
• Essay by Stephen Gundle on Loren's cultural significance
• Captions by Hollywood historian Justin Humphreys
• High-quality large-format reproductions
• Museum-quality linen-lined clamshell box

The photographer

Alfred Eisenstaedt (1898–1995) was one of the most influential photographers of the 20th century and shaped the visual appearance of LIFE magazine for decades. His ability to combine personality, emotion, and the spirit of the era 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. An Oscar winner, style icon, and international cultural figure, her influence extends far beyond cinema. In this volume, she is shown as open and unfiltered as never before.

Collector’s Edition details

• Limited edition: 1,000 numbered copies
• Signed: Sophia Loren's autograph
• Dimensions: 28.6 × 38.8 cm
• Pages: 268
• Language: English
• ISBN: 978-3-7544-0183-5
• Binding: Hardcover in high-quality clamshell box

An exceptional collector's edition for lovers of classic photography, film history, and timeless glamour.