Helmut Newton

Najväčšia vyrobená kniha 20. storočia je opäť tu! Táto gigantická kniha bola unikátna v každom ohľade: 480 strán prác skvelého, ale tiež kontroverzného fotografa lámalo rekordy rozmermi i váhou. Päťdesiat ľudí sa tri roky podieľalo s Helmutom a June Newtonovými na vytvorení publikácie, ktorá vážila 30 kg. Ale veľkosť nebola všetko. Kvalita tlače, papiera i väzby prispela k faktu, že sa SUMO stalo celosvetovým vydavateľským počinom a knihy sú pýchou mnohých slávnych zbierok vrátane Museum of Modern Art v New Yorku. Teraz, po desiatich rokoch, SUMO ponúkame v ekonomickejšej podobe, ale so zhodným obsahom ako pôvodná verzia. SUMO predstavuje 350 fotografií, ktoré pokrývajú všetky stránky Newtonovej výnimočnej tvorby, pričom väčšina z nich je prvý raz publikovaná. Od ohromujúcich módnych fotografií, ktoré ovplyvnili celé generácie mladších fotografov, až po silné, erotické akty či dokonale vypovedajúce portréty celebrít. Výhodou čitateľov nového vydania je fakt, že už nebudú pri práci s monografiou limitovaní jej veľkosťou a s pomocou stojanu, ktorý je súčasťou knihy, si môžu pohodlne vychutnať krásu a výnimočnosť tohto knižného skvostu.

Helmut Newton once said, “Some people’s photography is an art. Mine is not. If they happen to be exhibited in a gallery or a museum, that’s fine. But that’s not why I do them. I’m a gun for hire.” (Newsweek, 02/02/04) This prosaic proclamation from one of the 20th century’s most celebrated photographers is not a little shocking, but nonetheless firmly positions Newton as the no-frills image-maker that he was. His work is so powerful, so striking, that it defies categorization. In refusing to call his work “art,” Newton leaves us free to do so, and judging from the amount of museum and gallery shows that have featured his work, it is clear that the option has been widely exercised. This book brings together a selection of Newton’s fashion catalog work from as early as 1962 through 2003 and his last editorial photographs for US and Italian Vogue—all work he made as a “gun for hire.”

Erscheinungsjahr: 2003Ed.w. 45 duotone-plates.Gewicht: 250 gr / Abmessungen: 192 mm x 144 mm x 10 mmVon Newton, Helmut / Von Blonsky, Marshall

Už v padesátých letech udivoval ctižádostivý fotograf své zákazníky provokativními záběry. H. N. inscenoval modely jako vyzývavě silné a erotické ženy. Jeho obrazový jazyk vytvářel po léta magazín Vogue. V osmdesátých letech se soustředil na fotografii aktu, jeho obrazová kolekce Big Nude se stala legendární( viz. www.taschen.com).

A master of eroticism's dark potential, Helmut Newton's work redefined fashion photography-and perhaps even modern sexuality. Provocative and never afraid to challenge convention, Newton's influence has been monumental in its scope and impact. This c ollection reflects a close collaboration between Newton and the stern magazine team. These landmark photographs showcase key elements of the master's work. Spanning 27 years, these varied photographs reflect Newton's diverse talent and adventurous sp irit. Surprisingly, some of these images were forgotten-until now.

Helmut Newton realisierte seine prachtvolle Portraitkollektion der Beautiful People aus der internationalen Welt des Films, der Künste, des Luxus und der Mode seit 1974 für groe amerikanische und europäische Magazine wie Vogue, Vanity Fair, Harpers Bazaar, für Egoiste und Wolkenkratzer. Mit höchster Perfektion, Frechheit und Stilwillen hielt er psychologische Dramen inmitten von Glamour und Showbusiness fest. Newton photographierte unter vielen anderen Paloma Picasso, Catherine Deneuve, Romy Sc hneider, Karl Lagerfeld, Liz Taylor, Mick Jagger, Kim Basinger, Jack Nicholson, R. W. Fassbinder und Nastassia Kinski.

What a sketch is for the painter is a Polaroid for the photographer, namely the first formulation of a concept, the raw material of the imagination, as it were. When Helmut Newton published a selection of his Polaroids in Pola Woman in 1992, the subc ulture called it a stroke of genius. It was the first time that the master let people look directly over his shoulder. We became witnesses to the magic and often intense process by which erotic fantasies become finished images; the preliminary stages of a perfectly styled Newton photograph. It is remarkable, if not astonishing, that even this "raw material" possesses very original qualities and a charm of its own.

A collection of Helmut Newtons test Polaroids. Polaroids occupy a special place in the hearts of many photo enthusiasts who remember a time when instant photography meant one-of-a-kind prints that developed within minutes of clicking the shutter. What was once a crucial tool for photographers to test their shots before shooting on film has now become obsolete in the face of digital photography. Luckily for us, legendary photographer Helmut Newton saved his test Polaroids, allowing a privilege d and rare chance to see the tests from a selection of his greatest shoots over a period of decades, including many from the TASCHEN titles SUMO, A Gun for Hire, and Work. Put together by his widow, June Newton, his collection captures the magic of H elmut Newton photo shoots as only Polaroids can.

Polaroids occupy a special place in the hearts of many photo enthusiasts who remember a time when "instant photography" meant one-of-a-kind prints that developed within minutes of clicking the shutter. What was once a crucial tool for photographers to test their shots before shooting on film has now become obsolete in the face of digital photography. Luckily for us, legendary photographer Helmut Newton saved his test Polaroids, allowing a privileged and rare chance to see the tests from a selection of his greatest shoots over a period of decades, including many from the TASCHEN titles SUMO, A Gun for Hire, and Work. Selected by his widow, June Newton, from over 300 photos featured at the 2011 exhibition "Helmut Newton Polaroids" at the Museum for Fotografie in Berlin, this collection captures the magic of Helmut Newton photo shoots as only Polaroids can.

Sartorial strength: Helmut Newton in the leading fashion magazinesHelmut Newton, master of late 20th-century fashion photography, always considered the printed page the most important factor to his work. It was, he explained, in the framework of an editorial or advertising commission, that he found his inspiration, and produced his best shots.Joining the prestigious roster of TASCHEN s Helmut Newton titles, including Sex & Landscapes, World without Men, and the much coveted Helmut Newton SUMO, this fresh edition of Pages from the Glossies gathers the most eminent and interesting examples of Helmut Newton s work for magazines across Europe and the United States. Facsimiles of more than 500 original spreads from the likes of Elle, Amica, and above all, Vogue follow Newton s ongoing ability to break the boundaries of his genre and the interaction of his unique, daring, pictures with typography and layout.In lively personal anecdotes alongside the spreads, Newton talks through the inspirations and informal moments behind some of his most memorable images. We follow him scouting models, setting up a shot with the captain of a nuclear submarine, collaborating with Anna Wintour, and negotiating between different cultural attitudes towards the nude.Text in English, French, and German"

The Helmut Newton SUMO was a titanic book that towered above anything previously attempted. 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. Gathering464 imagesand a new bookletthat takes us through the making of the SUMO, it’s a spectacular tribute to the larger-than-life photographer. Helmut Newton(1920–2004) always showed a healthy disdain for the easy or predictable, so it’s no surprise that the SUMOwas 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 SUMOweighing 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 SUMOsold 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 gathers464 images and a newbooklet 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 The photographer Helmut Newton(1920–2004) was one of the most influential photographers of all time. He first achieved international fame in the 1970s while working principally for French Vogue, and became celebrated for his controversial scenarios, bold lighting, and striking compositions in street or interior settings, rather than studios. His many titles and awards included Commandeur de l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres. The editor June Newton, née Browne, was born in Melbourne, Australia, in 1923. As a young woman she was passionately interested in the theater, and worked as an actress under the name June Brunell, receiving the Erik Kuttner Award in 1956. She married the photographer Helmut Newton in Melbourne in 1948 and became a photographer herself in 1970, changing her name once again to Alice Springs. Her work has been featured in numerous exhibitions and publications, including Vanity Fair,Interview,Elle, and Vogue. Her many famous subjects include William S. Burroughs, Catherine Deneuve, Graham Greene, Roy Lichtenstein, Robert Mapplethorpe, Yves Saint Laurent, and Nicole Kidman.

Virtually unparalleled in scope and spanning more than five decades, the photography of visionary Helmut Newton (1920-2004) reached millions through publication in magazines like Vogue and Elle. His oeuvre transcended genres, bringing elegance, style, and voyeurism to fashion, portrait, and glamour photography through a body of work that remains as inimitable as it is unrivaled. Having mastered the art of fashion photography early in his career, Newton's shoots invariably went beyond standard practice, blurring the lines between reality and illusion. Newton's clear aesthetic pervades all areas of his work, particularly fashion, portraiture, and nude photography. Women take center stage - with subjects such as Catherine Deneuve, Liz Taylor, and Charlotte Rampling. Moving beyond traditional narrative approaches, Newton's fashion photography is imbued not only with luxurious elegance and subtle seduction, but also cultural references and a surprising sense of humor. During the 1990s, Newton shot for the German, American, Italian, French, and Russian editions of Vogue, primarily in and around Monte Carlo where he was living from 1981 onwards. Transforming locations like his own garage into starkly contrasting or particularly minimalist theatrical stages, Newton would often portray the eccentric lives of the beautiful and rich, full of eroticism and elegance, in unconventional scenarios. He made use of and simultaneously questioned visual cliches, at times tinged with self-irony or mockery, but always full of empathy. Helmut Newton. Legacy, which accompanies an international exhibition tour of Newton's work, showcases highlights from one of the most published bodies of work in photography, including numerous rediscovered images. A prolific image maker and genuine visionary, this book celebrates Newton's lasting influence on modern photography and visual art to this day. The exhibition HELMUT NEWTON. LEGACY will be on view at the Helmut Newton Foundation, Jebensstrasse 2, 10623 Berlin from October 31, 2021 to May 22, 2022.

A collection of Helmut Newtons test Polaroids. Polaroids occupy a special place in the hearts of many photo enthusiasts who remember a time when instant photography meant one-of-a-kind prints that developed within minutes of clicking the shutter. What was once a crucial tool for photographers to test their shots before shooting on film has now become obsolete in the face of digital photography. Luckily for us, legendary photographer Helmut Newton saved his test Polaroids, allowing a privilege d and rare chance to see the tests from a selection of his greatest shoots over a period of decades, including many from the TASCHEN titles SUMO, A Gun for Hire, and Work. Put together by his widow, June Newton, his collection captures the magic of H elmut Newton photo shoots as only Polaroids can.