David Bailey Sumo, Signed, Limited Edition Book with Marc Newson Stand
By TASCHEN, Marc Newson, David Bailey
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The David Bailey SUMO. Over 300 of the greatest portraits of our time, printed big and bold. In 1965, portrait and fashion photographer David Bailey released his groundbreaking boo...
Aluminum
David Bailey SUMO Art Edition Book by TASCHEN
By David Bailey
Located in Napa, CA
This SUMO-sized retrospective celebrates one of the world’s most influential photographers and the culmination of two years researching his archives. Gathering portraits from the 195...
Paper
Rolling Stones: Art Edition A
By TASCHEN, David Bailey
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Art Edition No. 1-75 by David Bailey Mick Jagger (1973) Book and signed pigment print. 20 x 14 in. $ 20,000 A historic SUMO-size edition of 1600 copies. Signed by Mick, Keit...
David Bailey Sumo, Signed, Limited Edition Book with Marc Newson Stand
By TASCHEN, Marc Newson, David Bailey
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The David Bailey SUMO. Over 300 of the greatest portraits of our time, printed big and bold. In 1965, portrait and fashion photographer David Bailey released his groundbreaking...
Aluminum
David Bailey Sumo, Signed, Limited Edition Book with Marc Newson Stand
By David Bailey, TASCHEN, Marc Newson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The David Bailey SUMO. Over 300 of the greatest portraits of our time, printed big and bold. In 1965, portrait and fashion photographer David Bailey released his groundbreaking boo...
Aluminum
Her Majesty, a Photographic History 1926–Today, XL Book
By TASCHEN, David Bailey
Located in Los Angeles, CA
As much a showcase of top photographers as a royal celebration, Her Majesty includes the work of such luminaries as Cecil Beaton, Studio Lisa, Dorothy Wilding, Karsh, Lord Snowdon, D...
Paper
$850
H 11 in W 10.5 in D 1.75 in
Andy Warhol by David Bourdon Collectible Poster Art Book Vintage, 1989
By (after) Andy Warhol
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Andy Warhol by David BourdonVintage 1989, Abrams Book, Harry Schunk 1965 Photo Collector's Pop Art poster. This Andy Warhol rare vintage 1989 iconic David Bourdon Abrams book harry ...
Paper
$150 / item
H 14.9 in W 10.7 in D 3 in
Annie Leibovitz SUMO XXL Edition: Iconic Photography Collection
By TASCHEN, Annie Leibovitz
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Annie’s Big Book. 40 years of era-defining photography, now in an accessible edition. When Benedikt Taschen asked the most important portrait photographer working today, Annie Leib...
Paper
$200Sale Price|20% Off
1976 British VOGUE Vintage Magazine Vibeke Knudsen by David Bailey
By Vogue
Located in London, GB
British Vogue magazine, November 1976, Number 15, whole number 2138, volume 133, 206 pages, Vibeke Knudsen by David Bailey on the cover Features: My day by Edward Rayne The best d...
Magnum Photobook, The Catalogue Raisonne
Located in New York, NY
The first complete illustrated bibliography of 1,000 iconic photobooks created by members of the renowned photo agency This fascinating in-depth survey brings Magnum's history a...
Paper
$7,800
H 12.25 in W 9.75 in D 0.5 in
Richard Avedon Signed Harper's Bazaar April 1965 with Lenticular Eye
By Richard Avedon
Located in New York, NY
An exceptional signed example of Richard Avedon’s landmark April 1965 “Now” issue of Harper’s Bazaar, retaining the extremely scarce original lenticular eye in fully functional condi...
Plastic, Paper
Marc Jacobs Illustrated by Grace Coddington
Located in New York, NY
A unique monograph of over 50 collections created by the fashion designer Marc Jacobs in the past 25 years and illustrated by Grace Coddington In 2016, internationally acclaimed desi...
Paper
Christopher Wool 1st Edition 2012
Located in CA, CA
1st Edition 2012 Published by Taschen Text in English, French and German. Exploring Christopher Wool's meanings and messages in a comprehensive monographIn-your-face, achingly simpl...
Paper
Bettina Rheims, Limited Edition, Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unclassifiable Rheims 35 years of daring, defiant photography Since her first photographs in the late ’70s, Bettina Rheims has defied the predictable. From her series on Pigalle str...
Paper
$1,000 / item
H 19.7 in W 14.5 in D 9 in
Dalí Baby Sumo Limited Edition Artist Monograph in Velvet Clamshell
By TASCHEN, Salvador Dalí
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hardcover, 14.5 x 19.7 in., 438 pages; with gilt edges, fold outs, gold foil embossing on title and chapter pages, plus 40 page booklet with catalog of illustrations, 8.7 x 11.4 in.;...
Velvet, Paper
Kate Mario Sorrenti
Located in New York, NY
‘An important piece of fashion history.’ – Vogue Intimate and elegant photographs taken just before Kate Moss’s rise to fame, in a stylish new edition This gorgeously produced book...
Paper
$1,200
H 22.75 in W 18.25 in
Lt Ed Hand SIGNED Book: Mario Testino Private View Bi-Lingual (Chinese-English)
By Mario Testino
Located in New York, NY
Mario Testino Private View Bi-Lingual (Chinese-English), hand signed and stamp numbered, 2012 Limited Collector's Edition Hardback Monograph with Lenticular Cover portrait of Lady Ga...
Plastic, Paper, Acrylic Polymer, Ink, Mixed Media, Lithograph, Offset
Patrick Demarchelier: Fashion Photographs Seen and Unseen
Located in New York, NY
Patrick Demarchelier: Fashion Photographs Seen and Unseen Author Victor Demarchelier, Foreword by Brad Gooch A stunning new portrait of the legendary fashion photographer, famed for...
Paper
$11,080Sale Price|25% Off
H 27.96 in W 19.97 in D 2.21 in
Helmut Newton Sumo Taschen Signed Limited Edition with Philippe Starck Stand
Located in Sofia, BG
Monte Carlo: Taschen, 1999. First edition. 400 duotone reproductions of photographs selected and edited by June Newton. Signed in wax pencil and stamped number 04446 (front endpaper)...
Stainless Steel
Inez van Lamsweerde/Vinoodh Matadin, Pretty Much Everything
By Inez van Lamsweerde, Vinoodh Matadin, M/M Paris
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Two artists, one vision. The enigmatic and genre-defying work of Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin. “It is typical of the photographic art of van Lamsweerde and Matadin t...
Paper
$3,400
H 4 in W 11.4 in D 13 in
Nobuyoshi Araki "Bondage" Limited Edition Signed Collector Book by TASCHEN
By Nobuyoshi Araki
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This book is a sealed copy of a SOLD OUT Collector’s Edition. Each book is numbered and signed by Nobuyoshi Araki. This particular edition is number 312 out of 845 copies, It consi...
Bamboo, Paper
$172Sale Price|20% Off
1974 Vogue Magazine Cover by David Bailey, Unisex, Good Condition
By Vogue
Located in London, GB
1974 VOGUE Magazine - Cover by David Bailey, 160 pages, in colour and black/white On Cover: ""Impressions Of A Mid-summer Evening" - Photographed by David Baily Features: Vienna dr...
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