From his humble beginning selling comic books in his native Cologne to his rapidly expanding book publishing empire, Benedikt Taschen has been all about living large — literally. Sumo, a 464-page, 66-pound compendium of Helmut Newton’s photography is one of the largest and heaviest books ever produced — it comes with its own display stand — and among the most expensive, too. The first copy in a limited edition published in 1999 and signed by many of the celebrities whose images appear in its pages sold at auction for $364,000.
TASCHEN’s success derives from his personality: he publishes books that reflect his own diverse personal enthusiasms. TASCHEN’s lavishly produced art books run the gamut from the ridiculous (The Big Book of Breasts) to the sublime (17th-century naturalist Albertus Seba’s Cabinet of Natural Curiosities).
The TASCHEN catalog includes scholarly examinations of cultural icons such as Muhammad Ali, gorgeous monographs on painters like Hieronymous Bosch, exquisite books of photography like Sebastião Selgado’s Genesis and portfolios of muscle cars. In addition to his 11 bookstores located in the United States and Europe, TASCHEN recently opened an art gallery in Los Angeles devoted to photography.
As you can see from the titles available on these pages, you are more than likely to have an interest in common with Benedikt Taschen — and his marvelous books give you a way to explore it fully.
Tom of Finland 'Pekka' Bookend by Duffy London, Painted Cast Resin
By Duffy London, Tom of Finland, TASCHEN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tom of Finland. Bookend ‘Pekka’ Bookend, painted cast resin, height 12.8 in., base 6 x 6 x 0.8 in. Always Ready to Handle the Heaviest Load - Get Your Books Sandwiched and Add Some ...
Resin
Tom of Finland Bookend ‘Durk’ by TASCHEN, Painted Cast Resin
By Tom of Finland, TASCHEN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tom of Finland. Bookend ‘Durk’ Bookend, painted cast resin, height 12.8 in., base 6 x 6 x 0.8 in. Always Ready to Handle the Heaviest Load- Get Your Books Sandwiched and Add Some Pl...
Resin
Helmut Newton, Baby Sumo, Limited Edition with Bookstand by Philippe Starck
By Helmut Newton, Philippe Starck, TASCHEN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
BABY SUMO, welcome to the world! The legendary Helmut Newton SUMO in a spectacular new edition The Helmut Newton SUMO was overwhelming in every respect: a ...
Stainless Steel
"The Big Nude" Sumo Book with Stand Helmut Newton Taschen New Dust Jacket
By Helmut Newton, TASCHEN
Located in Atlanta, GA
Helmut Newton's Sumo book. The first Sumo and also the most exciting and collectible one ever published by Taschen. The book comes with two dust jackets. The outer one has some heavy...
Chrome
"The Big Nude" Sumo Book with Stand Helmut Newton with Original Box
By Helmut Newton, TASCHEN
Located in Atlanta, GA
Helmut Newton's Sumo book. The first Sumo and also the most exciting and collectible one ever published by Taschen. Signed and numbered to interior 'Helmut Newton'. This book is numb...
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$4,360
H 17.323 in W 18.11 in D 5.512 in
Lladró Arabian Pure Breed Horse Figurine by Ernest Massuet. Limited Edition.
By Ernest Massuet, Lladro
Located in New York City, NY
Glossy porcelain animal figurine of limited series of purebred Arabian horse with thick fur on a wooden base. Portrait of a purebred grey Ar...
Porcelain, Wood
$7,600Sale Price|20% Off
H 12.13 in W 12 in D 6.13 in
Feliciano Bejar Caja De Jano Bubble Box Magiscope Refraction Sculpture Op Art
By Feliciano Béjar
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Feliciano Béjar Ruiz Magiscopic red perforated glass aluminum box. Bejar was a Mexican artist, best known for a style of sculpture called Magiscopios which involved various material...
Aluminum
$3,995Sale Price / set|27% Off
H 8 in W 5 in D 3 in
Pair of Vintage Sculptural Cast Bronze Native American Indian Chief Bookends
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Matched pair of detailed cast bronze bookends depicting a North American Indian Chief bust. There are no maker's marks, initials or signature of eith...
Bronze
$3,135 / item
H 11.024 in W 17.323 in D 7.874 in
Lladró Horse Race Figurine in White by Ernest Massuet. Limited Edition.
By Lladro, Ernest Massuet
Located in New York City, NY
Race of horses figurine joined together and one of them attached to the white, glossy and matte porcelain base limited series. The thrilling energy of a horse race, captured in all i...
Porcelain
17th Century Spanish Carved Polychrome Bust of Christ on Stand
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in Spain, circa 1680, this antique carved wooden bust depicts the head of Christ with a strikingly expressive, devotional presence typical of the Haute Époque period. The scu...
Gesso, Walnut
Lladró The Lover I Figurine by Jaime Hayon
By Jaime Hayon, Lladro, Marco Antonio Noguerón
Located in New York City, NY
Glossy porcelain figurine designed by Jaime Hayon with a modern design and a red heart. Like all the pieces in Jaime Hayon's The Fantasy Collection, this creation arises from the fus...
Porcelain
$5,280 / item
H 12.205 in W 7.48 in D 5.906 in
Lladró Beautiful Catrina Figurine by Raul Rubio. Limited Edition.
By Raul Rubio, Lladro
Located in New York City, NY
Limited edition Mexican Bella Catrina figurine in black gloss finish porcelain, adorned with three handmade flowers. The people of Mexico have a special relationship with death, to the point that it is part of the culture and daily life of this North American country. The Bella Catrina, conceived in the imagination of the artist Jose Guadalupe Posada...
Porcelain
$300
H 4.75 in W 9 in D 2.5 in
Cast Resin Polar Bear Sculpture by Francois Pompon for the MOMA Collection
By MOMA Museum New York, François Pompon
Located in San Diego, CA
Cast resin polar bear sculpture by Francois Pompon for the MOMA Collection, circa 1984. The piece is a miniature reproduction of the famous work by Po...
Resin
Cast Resin "Sleeping Lion" Sculpture / Paperweight by Rinaldo Rinaldi
By Antonio Canova
Located in San Diego, CA
A super cool cast resin "Sleeping Lion" sculpture / paperweight by Rinaldo Rinaldi which is part of a pair of lion sculptures known as the "Chatsworth Lions", circa 2000s. The lions...
Resin
Lladró The Family Portrait Figurine by Jaime Hayon
By Lladro, Marco Antonio Noguerón, Jaime Hayon
Located in New York City, NY
Glossy porcelain figurine designed by Jaime Hayon with a modern design of a family decorated with bright colors and golden sheen. Like all the pieces in Jaime Hayon's The Fantasy col...
Porcelain
$285
H 7.5 in W 3.25 in D 2.25 in
Antique Cast Iron Robert E Lee & Ulysses S Grant Civil War Bookends 8"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique cast iron paperweight / bookends / doorstop statues depicting Civil War military officers / soldiers General Robert E. Lee and General Ulysses S. Grant. Dimensions: 3.25" ...
Cast Iron
$32,025
H 22.441 in W 25.984 in D 12.598 in
Lladró Oriental Horse Sculpture by Salvador Furió. Limited Edition.
By Lladro, Salvador Furió
Located in New York City, NY
Limited edition sculpture of an oriental battle horse in matte white porcelain with brown, ochre and blue tones. This majestic and elegant animal is inspired by traditional art of the Chinese Tang dynasty. The horse proudly wears its tack, typical of the upper classes, making this High Porcelain limited edition a symbol which conveys the significance this animal represented in Chinese society from ancient times: beauty, power and wealth. In this gloss finish version, the oriental horse...
Porcelain
Her Majesty, a Photographic History 1926–Today, XL Book
By TASCHEN, David Bailey
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Meet the Queen The public and private life of the world’s most famous monarch Born in 1926, married in 1947, crowned as Queen in 1953, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II has carried out her duty for more than six decades. TASCHEN celebrates her remarkable royal story with a new edition of Her Majesty, a definitive photographic collection of her public and private life. Brimming with history, tradition, glamour, and culture, the book spans the Queen’s early years right through to her most recent state tours and ceremonies. Along the way, we trace her coming of age during World War II; her marriage, motherhood, and coronation; her encounters with such icons of their age as the Beatles, Marilyn Monroe, and JFK; and her extensive international travels. We visit the spectacular royal palaces and enjoy the infectious celebration of royal weddings and jubilees. We witness the elegance of official portraits, and the tenderness and humor of informal and family moments. 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...
Paper
London, Portrait of a City, XL Book
By TASCHEN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
London Calling A photographic journey through the history of this epic city Samuel Johnson famously said that: “When a man is tired of London, he is tired of life.” London’s remarkable history, architecture, landmarks, streets, style, cool, swagger, and stalwart residents are pictured in hundreds of compelling photographs sourced from a wide array of archives around the world. London is a vast sprawling metropolis, constantly evolving and growing, yet throughout its complex past and shifting present, the humor, unique character, and bulldog spirit of the people have stayed constant. This book salutes all those Londoners, their city, and its history. In addition to the wealth of images included in this book, many previously unpublished, London’s history is told through hundreds of quotations, lively essays, and references from key movies, books, and records. From Victorian London to the Swinging ’60s; from the Battle of Britain to Punk; from the Festival of Britain to the 2012 Olympics; from the foggy cobbled streets to the architectural masterpieces of the millennium; from rough pubs to private drinking clubs; from royal weddings to raves, from the charm of the East End to the wonders of Westminster; from Chelsea girls to Hoxton hipsters; from the power to glory: in page after page of stunning photographs, reproduced big and bold like the city itself, London at last gets the photographic tribute it deserves. Photographs by: Slim Aarons, Eve Arnold, David Bailey, Cecil Beaton, Bill Brandt, Alvin Langdon Coburn, Anton Corbijn, Terence Donovan, Roger Fenton, Bert Hardy, Evelyn Hofer, Frank Horvat, Tony Ray-Jones, Nadav...
Paper
"The Big Nude" Sumo Book with Stand Helmut Newton
By TASCHEN, Helmut Newton
Located in Atlanta, GA
Helmut Newton's Sumo book. One of the most exciting books ever published by Taschen. Signed and numbered to interior 'Helmut Newton'. This book is number 009...
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