Helmut Newton (German/Australian, 1920-2004). SUMO, Monte Carlo: Taschen, first edition, 1999. 400 full-page duotone rep...

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Helmut Newton (German/Australian, 1920-2004)
SUMO, Monte Carlo: Taschen, first edition, 1999
400 full-page duotone reproductions of photographs selected and edited by June Newton
28 x 20 x 4 inches (71.1 x 50.8 x 10.2 cm)
Signed in conté crayon and numbered '09358' on limitation page. Elephant folio, 464 pages. This book is number 9,358 from the edition of 10,000.

This lot includes the original chrome stand designed by Philippe Starck. This extremely large and lavish volume, weighing in at over 66 pounds, is -- according to Taschen -- 'the biggest and most expensive book production of the 20th century.' A landmark in the field of photography, presenting Newton's often controversial fashion, celebrity, and nude portrait work.


More information about Helmut Newton. See also: Newton, Helmut Artist.

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