Helmut Newton. SUMO. 20th Anniversary Edition

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The original Sumo’s 464 images were chosen in a project conceived by Helmut Newton and revised and edited by his wife and frequent collaborator June. He would take that girl and put her in some wicked or naughty situation, kissing another woman or in handcuffs.

SUMO jetzt, ein Jahrzehnt nach seiner Erstveröffentlichung, in einem Format herausgegeben wird, das eine demokratischere Verbreitung ermöglicht und seine Kunst einem großen Publikum zugänglich macht. 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. Another from this series gives further clues: the androgynous suited female is flanked by a naked woman wearing only heels and a veil. The first copy of Sumo was signed by 80 of the celebrities featured in it including David Lynch, Cindy Crawford and Sigourney Weaver.Bound by the Vatican’s own bible binder, Helmut Newton: Sumo broke the record as the biggest and most expensive book production of the 20th century and it altered the landscape of the bookshelf. Original jackets, ornate binding, illustrations and quality of the print all contribute to making a vintage book special. Coffee-table books, such as those featuring photography and design, serve as conversation pieces or offer a relaxing moment when leafed through.

In his later life, Newton lived in both Monte Carlo and Los Angeles, California where he spent winters at the Chateau Marmont, which he had done every year since 1957.He first achieved international fame in the 1970s while working principally for French Vogue, where he was celebrated for his controversial scenarios and the ability to make a thoroughly planned photograph seem fresh and dynamic. The idea of a spectacular compendium of images, reproduced to exceptional page size and to state-of-the-art origination and printing standards, emerged from an open, exploratory dialogue between photographer and publisher.