 Helmut Newton's Sumo The first edition of Helmut Newton's aptly named book Sumo weighed in at a massive 35.4kg complete with a specially designed display stand by Philippe Starck. In a limited edition of 10,000 signed and number copies the book quickly sold out and prices for secondhand volumes steadily increased, with copies currently exchanging hands for around $16,000, a significant increase on the original price tag of $2000 in 1999. Number one in the edition signed by 100 of the celebrities featured in the book sold at auction in Berlin for $430,000 in 2000, breaking the record for most expensive book published in the 20th century. A more democratic reprint has just been issued by Taschen to mark the 10th anniversary of the original publication, somewhat smaller but no less impresive with its own unique perspex display stand (above) and a much more accessible price tag. Now available at Puritan! |
Puritan stock a stunning collection of beautiful photography books by some of the world’s most acclaimed photographers including David LaChapelle, Helmut Newton, Mario Testino, Nick Knight, Albert Watson, Bettina Rheims, Richard De Chazal, Paul Freeman, Joe Oppedisano and Jeff Palmer. These are books that showcase the beauty and sensuality of the male and female body. Sometimes challenging, always erotic, these books are books to treasure. If you are after something a little more practical we also stock a wide range of ‘how to’ books and hot erotic reads for men and women to help make your love life sizzle!ga |
