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Helmut Newton

Series: Photofile
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Helmut Newton (1920-2004) was a globally renowned and often controversial photographer known for his iconic fashion and society portraits. From his early work with Vogue to capturing the elite, Newton portrayed a glamorous, sometimes shocking world through his unique vision.

This volume, part of the Photofile series, includes around sixty full-page duotone reproductions of his most striking images, a critical introduction, and a comprehensive bibliography, all presented in a pocket-sized, collectible edition.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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This book is ideal for enthusiasts of photography, fashion, and art history, as well as anyone interested in the cultural scenes of the 20th century and iconic visual storytelling.

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From his early work for "Vogue" to his portraits of the rich and famous, Helmut Newton (1920-2004) conveyed a unique vision of a wealthy and glamorous world that often shocks but never ceases to fascinate. This book presents about sixty of his instantly recognizable shots of haute couture and the beau monde.

A carefully curated collection of Helmut Newton's chic, provocative and erotically charged photographs

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Helmut Newton (1920-2004) lived and worked all over the world and was one of the most internationally famous and controversial photographers of the 20th century. His shots at haute couture and the beau monde are instantly recognisable, having appeared in virtually every major magazine in Europe and the United States.

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

The Photofile series brings together the best work of the world's greatest photographers in an affordable pocket format. Handsome and collectable, 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.

The series has been awarded the first annual prize for distinguished photographic books by the International Center of Photography, New York.

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Praised for its stimulating and provocative content, Helmut Newton has been celebrated for continuing the tradition of impactful photography that both awakens and challenges its audience. Noted by Black & White Magazine as a seminal work, it remains relevant and compelling.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780500410691

Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 April 2007

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Thames & Hudson Ltd

Illustration: 53 Halftones, duotone; 11 Illustrations, color

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Width: 126.0mm

Height: 189.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 144

About the Author

Karl Lagerfeld is a German fashion designer, artist, and photographer based in Paris. Sarah Mower is a fashion critic for Vogue, with a longstanding career as a commentator on fashion movements and their place within broader sociological and cultural contexts. In 2011 Mower was awarded an MBE for her contributions to the fashion industry.

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