{"product_id":"helmut-newton","title":"HELMUT NEWTON","description":"\u003cp\u003eHelmut Newton. SUMO. Revised by June Newton\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDescription:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Helmut Newton SUMO, sculpted into a collector's legend by TASCHEN in collaboration with the iconic photographer himself, redefined the boundaries of art publishing. Originally released in a staggering format at 35.4 kilos, it established new benchmarks for ambition and artistry within the realm of photography books. The monumental SUMO paid homage to Newton’s pioneering vision, featuring a plethora of images that chart the contours of an innovative career filled with daring fashion photography, evocative nudes, and compelling celebrity portraits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePublished in a limited run of 10,000 signed and numbered copies, the SUMO swiftly ascended to rarefied status, claiming a place in esteemed collections worldwide, including the Museum of Modern Art in New York. Its cultural reach was underscored when a singular copy, personally signed by over one hundred of the luminaries featured within its pages, commanded a sensational auction price equivalent to €317,000, affirming its standing as the most costly book published in the 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis revised edition, meticulously overseen by June Newton, extends the SUMO's exuberant spirit to a broader audience, presenting a refined, lighter edition that retains the opulent grandeur of the original. Accompanied by a presentation bookstand and an insightful making-of booklet with various translations, it eloquently encapsulates Newton’s vision, offering a testament to his enduring influence on contemporary photography.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMarket data reflects the sustained demand and appreciation for Newton's opus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAuction Sale Prices:\u003cbr\u003e\n- €317,000 for the uniquely autographed edition, April 2000, Berlin\u003cbr\u003e\n- €5,000 to €8,000 continuing price range for other signed editions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis SUMO edition remains a hallmark of artistic achievement, celebrated for its unprecedented scale, scope, and the enduring allure of Helmut Newton's captivating imagery.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TASCHEN","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48497986568386,"sku":"BOO-HNEW-HENE-14NM-8C8N8ITgqHKLzI","price":775.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0740\/5450\/0546\/files\/file_92fd7029-8cc9-44fa-bba3-52bd31b7114c.png?v=1785193698","url":"https:\/\/brooksalley.com\/products\/helmut-newton","provider":"Brooks Alleyy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}