Livro Helmut Newton. SUMO. 20th Anniversary Edition

The Helmut Newton SUMO was a titanic book that towered above any previous attempt. Twenty years later, we celebrate the legacy of this publishing endeavor in an XL edition, the result of a project conceived by Helmut Newton and revised by his wife June. Combining 464 images and a new booklet that takes us through the creation of SUMO, it is a spectacular tribute to the larger-than-life photographer. The Helmut Newton SUMO in XL, reviewed by June Newton, with a making-of booklet Helmut Newton (1920-2004) always showed a healthy disdain for the easy or predictable, so it's no surprise that the SUMO was an irresistible design. The idea of ​​a book the size of a private exhibition, with spectacular images reproduced using state-of-the-art origination and printing standards, emerged from an open and experimental dialogue between photographer and publisher. With SUMO weighing in - boxed and packaged - at 35.4 kg (just under 80 pounds), Newton created a reference book that stood head and shoulders above any previous attempt, both in terms of conceptual extravagance and specifications. techniques. Published in a print run of 10,000 signed and numbered copies, SUMO sold out shortly after publication and quickly multiplied in value. It now appears in numerous collections around the world, including the Museum of Modern Art in New York. The legendary number one copy, signed by more than 100 celebrities of the book, broke the record for the most expensive book published in the 20th century, sold at 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 a few years ago. Revised by his wife June, the volume brings together 464 images and a new booklet that takes us to the making of this editorial endeavor - a spectacular tribute to the great Helmut Newton, now in a user-friendly format. 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 primarily for French Vogue, where he became famous for his controversial scenarios. Most impressive was his ability to make a carefully planned photograph look fresh and dynamic. His many titles and awards include Commandeur de l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres.