Helmut Newton (Photofile) - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0500410690 ISBN 13: 9780500410691

Publisher: Thames & Hudson, 2006

Synopsis

From his early work for Vogue to his portraits of the rich and famous, Helmut Newton conveyed a unique vision of a wealthy and glamorous world that often shocks but never ceases to fascinate.

Helmut Newton (1920-2004) was born in Berlin. He lived and worked all over the world and was one of the most internationally famous and controversial photographers of his time. His shots of haute couture and the beau monde are instantly recognizable, having appeared in virtually every major magazine in Europe and the United States.

About the series: The classic Photofile series brings together the best work of the world's greatest photographers in an attractive format and at a reasonable price. Handsome and collectible, the books are produced to the highest standards. Each volume contains some sixty full-page reproductions printed in superb duotone, together with a critical introduction and a full bibliography. Now back in print, the series was awarded the first annual prize for distinguished photographic books by the International Center of Photography. 64 duotone illustrations

About this title

About the Author:

Helmut Newton was a German-Australian photographer. He was a prolific, widely imitated fashion photographer whose provocative, erotically charged black-and-white photos were a mainstay of Vogue and other publications.

Karl Otto Lagerfeld is a German fashion designer, artist, and photographer based in Paris. He is the head designer and creative director of the fashion house Chanel as well as the Italian house Fendi and his own fashion label.

Review:

“We need more than ever photographers who can both stimulate and shock. Which is reason to celebrate this seminal book, now back in print.”
- Black & White Magazine

About this edition

• Publisher: Thames & Hudson
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 0500410690
• ISBN 13: 9780500410691
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 144