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Helmut Newton. a Gun for Hire by Matthias Harder (2005, Hardcover, Multilanguage edition)

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Helmut Newton, a Gun for Hire, Hardcover by Newton, Helmut; Newton, June (EDT), ISBN 3822846430, ISBN-13 9783822846438, Brand New, Free shipping in the US Brings together a selection of Newton's fashion catalog work from as early as 1962 through 2003 and his last editorial photographs for US and Italian Vogue - all work he made as a "gun for hire."

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Helmut Newton did not distinguish compositionally or stylistically between his magazine work and assignments for commercial clients. He ironically referred to himself as "a gun for hire." That was also the title of June Newton's legendary book about his commercial photography, which is now available in a new edition revised by the Helmut Newton Foundation. "Some people's photography is an art. Mine is not. If they happen to be exhibited in a gallery or a museum, that's fine. But that's not why I do them. I'm a gun for hire," Helmut Newton told Newsweek in 2004. This prosaic proclamation from one of the 20th century's most celebrated photographers may be perceived as shocking. Still it firmly positions Newton as the no-frills image-maker that he was. His work is so powerful and striking, that it defies categorization. In refusing to call his work "art," Newton leaves us free to do so. Judging from the amount of museum and gallery shows that have featured his work, it is clear that the option has been widely exercised. A Gun for Hire brings together a selection of Newton's fashion catalog work from the early 1960s to 2003 including work for BiBA (the first fashion catalog in 1962), Chanel, Yves Saint Laurent, Versace, Thierry Mugler, Blumarine, Villeroy & Boch and Absolut Vodka, as well as his last editorial photographs for US and Italian Vogue--encompassing the body of work he made as a "gun for hire." With an introduction by Matthias Harder and statements by Pierre Bergé, Tom Ford, Josephine Hart, June Newton, and Anna Wintour. The exhibition HELMUT NEWTON. BRANDS, which will be presented at the Helmut Newton Foundation, Berlin, from December 3, 2022 to May 14, 2023, brings together over 200 photographs by Helmut Newton, including many unknown motifs from Newton's collaborations with internationally renowned brands such as Swarovski, Saint Laurent, Wolford, Blumarine, Chanel, Neiman Marcus, Picot Watches, Absolut Vodka, and Lavazza. These series of Helmut Newton are for the first time part of a comprehensive exhibition of his advertising photography and, with over 100 almost unknown photographs, offer an important contribution to Newton's well-known oeuvre.

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Publisher
Taschen
ISBN-10
3822846430
ISBN-13
9783822846438
eBay Product ID (ePID)
52034377

Product Key Features

Book Title
Helmut Newton. a Gun for Hire
Author
Matthias Harder
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Topic
Individual Photographers / Monographs, Collections, Catalogs, Exhibitions / General, Subjects & Themes / Fashion
Publication Year
2005
Genre
Photography
Number of Pages
240 Pages

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Item Length
12.2in
Item Height
1in
Item Width
9.3in
Item Weight
65.5 Oz

Additional Product Features

Lc Classification Number
Tr679
Photographed by
Newton, Helmut
Edition Description
Multilanguage Edition
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Hasn't just about everyone tried to copy Newton, but only the 'master' himself managed to handle sex and elegance in such a casual, yet cool and calculated way., TASCHEN has brought out [Newton's] savvy A Gun for Hire. Originally published in 2005, the book collects even more of Newton's work for catalogues, magazines, and advertising, from Biba, Chanel, and Versace to Absolut Vodka... be warned, this is not Newton at his best, but his patented, deliberately provocative mix of class and cheese, with no pretense to high art, is hard to resist. The photographer is enjoying himself; why not join him?, The legendary, provocative photographer gets a gorgeous TASCHEN tome dedicated to his career. A re-released edition, this time revised by the Helmut Newton Foundation, is brilliant., A Gun For Hire, named for what Helmut Newton once called himself, includes some of his best editorial work for fashion houses from Biba in the 1960s to Thierry Mugler and Versace campaigns in the 1980s and 1990s, as well as Newton's last work for Vogue.
Copyright Date
2005
Target Audience
Trade
Dewey Edition
22
Illustrated
Yes

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