Taschen: Photography
Coffee Table Book Helmut Newton. SUMO
Not just a book, but a statement: Helmut Newton. SUMO by TASCHEN is an iconic XL-format photography book with 464 pages of striking imagery. Bold black-and-white photography meets provocative compositions and timeless style – for those who want to experience photography, not just view it.
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Product information "Coffee Table Book Helmut Newton. SUMO"
A book that almost feels like furniture
You could call it a coffee table book. Or you could say it’s the reason you need a table in the first place. Helmut Newton. SUMO by TASCHEN is far from ordinary – it’s a statement in book form. Measuring 26.7 x 37.4 cm and weighing an impressive 5.89 kg, this hardcover volume spans 464 pages of iconic photography. Newton’s work unfolds here in remarkable detail: sharp contrasts, bold compositions and a visual language that remains unmistakable. Black and white dominate, punctuated by striking colour images – each photograph telling a story of fashion, power, intimacy and staging, all captured with Newton’s signature intensity.
Between icon and provocation
Helmut Newton never simply documented – he staged, challenged and pushed boundaries. That spirit defines every page of this extraordinary book. The images balance elegance with provocation, distance with intimacy, control with tension. SUMO is more than a collection; it’s a visual journey through decades of influential photography. As a coffee table book, it becomes the centrepiece of a room – a quiet conversation starter and an object that invites you to return again and again. For those who see photography as an expression of personality, this is not decoration. It’s a statement.
A publisher known for bold statements
TASCHEN has built its reputation on creating books that go beyond the expected – and Helmut Newton. SUMO is one of its most iconic achievements. For over 40 years, the publisher has brought art, design and culture into homes around the world, combining quality with accessibility. This anniversary edition, revised by June Newton, reflects that philosophy: respectful of the original work, yet powerful in its presentation.
You don’t flip through it – you stage it
This is not a book for casual browsing. It asks for space, time and the right setting. Placed on a generous coffee table, paired with clean materials and calm interiors, SUMO reveals its full presence. It’s an object for moments – to explore, to admire, or simply to exist within a space. And perhaps that’s its greatest strength: it transforms a room without raising its voice. A book that stays. And one you won’t forget.
Product properties
| Brand: | Taschen |
|---|---|
| Series: | Photography |
| Width: | 26.7 cm |
| Depth: | 37.4 cm |
| Weight: | 5.89 kg |
| Colour: | Black, Grey |
| Manufacturer's colour: | Black, grey |
| Year of publication: | 2019 |
| Product type: | Coffee Table Books |
| Author: | June Newton, Matthias Harder |
| Cover: | Hardcover |
| Number of pages: | 464 |
| Language: | English, French, German, Multilingual |
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