The idea of a book the size of a private exhibition, with spectacular images reproduced to stateoftheart origination and printing standards, emerged from an open, experimental dialogue between photographer and publisher. Limited edition 05909 of 10,0000 and signed by helmut newton. You will own a piece of art historyquintessentially, london a tribute to one of the 20th centurys most influential, intriguing and controversial photographers sumo was a titanic book in every respect. The photographer helmut newton 19202004 was one of. Sumo features over 400 photographs by famed fashion photographer helmut newton. The works come together to create a bound book with 464 pages and weighs approximately 66 lbs. Newton, sumo three boys from pasadena helmut newton foundation. First edition, limited to 10,000 copies numbered and signed by the photographer, this being copy 3203.
The story began in 1995, when german publisher benedikt taschen commissioned helmut newton for a major project. The biggest and most expensive book production in the 20th century. Sumoa bold and unprecedented publishing venturewas an irresistible sumo was a titanic book in every respect. In 1999, helmut newton released sumo, a 480page monograph bursting with celebrity portraits, bold nudes and chic fashion photography. Find an indepth biography, exhibitions, original artworks for sale, the latest news, and sold auction prices.
Sumo established new standards for the art monograph genre, and secured a prominent place in photo book history. See available photographs, prints and multiples, and design for sale and learn about the artist. The first sumo was written by germanaustralian photographer helmut newton. In addition, the book was published with 10,000 signed copies, and each came with a. Twenty years ago in 1999, taschen published its first monumental art book. Four years later, the result comes in the form of helmut newton. The idea of a book the size of a private exhibition, with spectacular images reproduced to stateoftheart origination and printing standards, emerged from an open, experimental dialogue between.
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The first copy of the book was signed by 80 of the celebrities featured in it. Minor spine separation due to the weight of the book. The helmut newton sumo was a titanic book in every respect. From john moran auctioneers, helmut newton, sumo 1999, hardcover book together with original philippe starckdesigned book stand. The photographer helmut newton 19202004 was one of the most influential photographers of all time.
Gathering 464 images and a new booklet that takes us through the making of the sumo. Has the normal indentations from being displayed on the stand, the slipcover was removed shortly after purchase so it would not be damaged. The book has now been reissued and was recently the subject of an exhibit at the helmut newton foundation in berlin. Rare helmut newton sumo book signed limited edition. A copy of sumo, helmut newtons limitededition photography book, published by taschen. Revised by june newton by helmut newton online at alibris. Helmut newton sumo, signed limited edition1999, wphillipe. Twenty years later, we celebrate the legacy of this publishing venture in an xl edition, the result of a project conceived by helmut newton and revised by his wife june. Sumo, an immense book featuring over 400 photographs by the artist. Ten years after its original publication, the collection of newton s photos is backalbeit in a more economical edition. Publishers full white silk with black and white photograph and blue lettering silkscreened to front cover, and spine silkscreen lettered in blue. Featured portraits include catherine deneuve, nicolas cage and mickey rourke. Over twenty years ago, taschen published helmut newton. The book, features an enormous sampling of his expansive oeuvre and several works that were never printed or published.
Nov 10, 2019 twenty years ago in 1999, taschen published its first monumental art book. Helmut newton german 19202004, elsa peretti in bunny costume, circa 1970s, silver gelatin print, printed by helmut newton studio pre1985, certificate of authenticity present, 41 x 30 cm, image. With sumo, the helmut newton foundation presented what might just be the most spectacular and expensive photography book project ever. Sumo is available to all newton fans and photo devotees in a limited edition of 10,000 copies, all numbered and signed by the artist. Sumo, an extensive book including over 400 photographs taken by newton himself. The book is a monograph that showcases his work in fashion and celebrity photography. Buy helmut newtons sumo limited signed edition by helmut newton isbn. The idea of a book the size of a private exhibition, with spectacular images reproduced to stateoftheart origination and printing standards, emerged from an open, experimental dialogue. The tomb was presented in exceptionally large format measuring 70 x 50 cm, included a metal stand designed by philipp stark and all 10,000 copies were signed by newton himself. Ten years ago, publisher benedikt taschen persuaded helmut newton to agree to produce a gigantic book with a print run of 10,000 copies, all signed by the photographer. The first monumental art book from taschen, sumo was over two. The helmut newton sumo was a titanic book that towered above anything previously attempted.
Owing to the size and weight of the book, a bespoke stand was designed by phillipe starck to support it. Here is the helmut newton sumo book that we sold at my auction at. Apr 28, 2020 helmut newton 19202004 always showed a healthy disdain for the easy or predictable, so its no surprise that the sumo was an irresistible project. Helmut newton in 3 iconic nude photographs vogue paris. One of the largest and most expensive photographic volumes ever produced. Helmut newton sumo admin november 30, 2016 no comments.
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Edited by the artists wife and fellow photographer june newton, sumo contains over 400 images, including his provocative fashion photographs that earned him the nickname king of kink. Newton, sumo three boys from pasadena private photo. This limited edition of 10,000 copies worldwide, each signed and numbered by helmut newton, includes a bookholder designed by philippe starck. The works come together to create a bound book with 464 pages and weighs approximately 66. The title sumo derives from the volumes sheer size and scale, measuring 20 by 27. Aug 17, 2009 a copy of sumo, helmut newtons limitededition photography book, published by taschen. Sie kommen rare and exclusive helmut newton original. Helmut newton was a german highfashion photographer whose subversive approach to subject matter brought an edge to his editorial spreads. Sumo had presented a titanic tributeweighing in at 661 poundsto the 20th centurys most influential, intriguing, and controversial photographer. Small quarto, original cloth, illustrated throughout.
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Helmut newtons sumo is a monumental artist book, released in 1999 in a limited edition of 10,000 signed copies. It came out on the market in the exceptionally large format of 70 x 50 cm with a print run of 10,000 copies, all signed by the photographer and delivered with. He first achieved international fame in the 1970s while working principally for french vogue, and became. In keeping with its title, the book weighed over 30 kilograms 66 lb and measured 50 by 70 centimetres 20 in. The book is credited with changing the fortunes of taschen. Helmut newton 19202004 was one of the most influential photographers of all time. This new edition, carefully revised by june newton, is the fulfillment of an ambition conceived some years ago by helmut newton. Upon its release, the world was shocked by the books. Published in an edition of 10,000 signed and numbered copies, the sumo sold out soon after publication and quickly multiplied its value.
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