35mm Slide 1973 Viva Launch Party Elliot Mintz #1

This original 35mm slide, in plastic casing, captures media personality and publicist Elliot Mintz in a relaxed moment at the Viva magazine launch party. Seated at a dimly lit bar with a drink nearby, Mintz—known for his signature calm demeanor and deep connections in Hollywood and music circles—sports a leather jacket over a colorful shirt, offering a subtle, knowing look to the camera. Beside him, a blonde woman in a sleek black dress appears mid-conversation or in thought, adding a layer of intimacy to the frame.

As a figure who moved fluidly between celebrities, counterculture icons, and media power players, Mintz embodied the quiet cool of 1970s L.A. and New York nightlife. This candid image, rendered in rich Kodachrome tones, offers a rare behind-the-scenes look at one of pop culture’s most enigmatic connectors. A collectible gem for fans of vintage media history, public relations lore, and analog-era celebrity culture.