Helmut Newton: SUMO (Extra Large)
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Helmut Newton (1920–2004) always showed a healthy disdain for the easy or predictable, so it’s no surprise that the SUMO was an irresistible project. The idea of a book the size of a private exhibition, with spectacular images reproduced to state-of-the-art origination and printing standards, emerged from an open, experimental dialogue between photographer and publisher. With the SUMO weighing in―boxed and shrink-wrapped―at 35.4 kg (just under 80 pounds), Newton created a landmark book that stood head and shoulders above anything previously attempted, both in terms of conceptual extravagance and technical specifications. Published in an edition of 10,000 signed and numbered copies, the SUMO sold out soon after publication and quickly multiplied its value. It now features in numerous collections around the world, including New York’s Museum of Modern Art. The legendary copy number one, signed by more than 100 of the book’s featured celebrities, broke the record for the most expensive book published in the 20th century, sold at an auction in Berlin on April 6, 2000 for 620,000 German marks―about 317,000 euros. Now, this XL edition celebrates 20 years of SUMO, the result of a project conceived by Helmut Newton some years ago. Revised by his wife June, the volume gathers 464 images and a new booklet that takes us through the making-of this publishing venture―a spectacular tribute to the larger-than-life Helmut Newton, now in a friendly format. Images © The Helmut Newton Estate / Maconochie Photography Review: Helmut Newton in the Nude - This is a great quality book, well worth the cost. Do sometimes wish he’d not focused quite so much on “Naked Ladies”, but a fantastic photographer. Review: Fantastic - A beautiful book that is well worth the money. Pure class fantastic in every way
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| Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 474 Reviews |
M**S
Helmut Newton in the Nude
This is a great quality book, well worth the cost. Do sometimes wish he’d not focused quite so much on “Naked Ladies”, but a fantastic photographer.
R**Y
Fantastic
A beautiful book that is well worth the money. Pure class fantastic in every way
K**E
Absolutely worth it!
Huge and heavy pack of inspiration and references.
M**N
The perfect gift for a style guru
I bought this as a 70th b- day present and my friend was absolutely delighted!
B**3
Sold as described
Hi just wanted to confirm the item I bought. It was sold with minor wear but good and it was as described. There was some dust marks on the box and the bottom of the dust over spine was torn but still there. Other than that the book was as if it had never been read. Really happy. I can put up with the marks.
R**N
Taschen knocks it out the park again.
First off this book is huge. Not quite as big as the limited print first edition that came with its own Philip starck stand (and cost upwards of $10,000) But it’s still a sizeable and heavy beast. Perfect for a sturdy coffee table. The quality of the printing is first rate, as with all Taschen publications. Beautiful models photographed beautifully. What else could you want? A must for all lovers of photography and fashion.
K**N
Arrived damaged
Pretty gutted how this has arrived. The book itself is in tact but the sleeve it is presented in is bashed in on one corner. Wouldn’t have minded so much had the book been a lot cheaper but at £64 I’m not happy about it.
C**S
Item arrived damaged
Arrived with marks over it
R**E
Good collection of Iconic Helmut Newton photographs + great gift 🎁
Superb collection of Helmut Newton Photos. Definitely a must to add to your photography & Art library + Super gift. Helmut is the original, followers have been inspired by him but Helmut had the & talent ability to be at the right place at the right time & create the unique style setting ambience to capture & preserve the magic vibe of the moment that we can still feel strongly through his pictures. H.N. is Truly Iconic & Probably why Helmut is the only photographer with a his own museum devoted to him in Berlin!
S**Z
Bello…pero la calidad no
El libro es bellísimo, pero la calidad en cuanto al envío es mala, parece que lo lanzaron de un 5to piso, todas las esquinas están fuertemente golpeadas.
C**O
Il the best di Helmut Newton
Catalogo pressoché completo del lavoro fotografico di Helmut Newton
M**O
Super mais un peu lourd
Magnifique livre du grand Helmut Newton. Un peu lourd par contre
J**Y
とにかく、A3サイズの大きさには圧倒されます。
届いて開封してびっくりしたのは、その判型の大きさに圧倒された事です。 なんと、A3サイズもあるのです。 おまけに、フル・フロンタルヌードの女性の函箱までついている。 ただ、内容はエロティックではなく、かなり、アーティスティックな内容に仕上がっています。 おそらく、女性が鑑賞しても、それほど抵抗感はないように作られています。 もちろん、その点数のほとんどが「モノクロ」です。 エロは期待する男性諸君は、洋物のスキンマグでも個人輸入で取り寄せた方が良いです。 女性がこの本を所有していても特別、変ではないです。
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