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.
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
Gio Ponti, Art Edition, the Planchart Coffee Table and a Set of Four Art Prints
By Molteni & C, TASCHEN, Gio Ponti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This numbered Art Edition of 1,000 copies (Hardcover book, 36 x 36 cm, 572 pages) is accompanied by an exclusive, square format reproduction of the Arlecchino coffee table designed b...
Steel
Set of Four 18th Century Prints
Located in Long Island City, NY
Set of four 18th century prints of English Earls.
Paper, Wood
19th Century Hand Carved Stand with Marble Top
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Beautifully carved hardwood square stand with marble top. Carved rosewood with a figurative rouge marble top with lower shelf. Perfect accent piece or for use as a stand for sculpture...
Marble
Marc Bankowsky, Plaster Pedestal, France, 2008
By Marc Bankowsky
Located in New York, NY
Freestanding contemporary polyester plaster pedestal by Marc Bankowsky. Marc studied at L’école Nationale Supérieure des Arts Décoratifs (ENSAD) and at The Ecole Nationale Supérieur...
Plaster
Set of Four 19th Century Equestrian Prints
Located in Long Island City, NY
Set of four 19th century equestrian prints.
Set of Four Neoclassical Prints of Classic Figures
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Marvelous set of four 19th century neoclassical prints of Greco-Roman classical figures framed. Neoclassical academic style each mounted in gilt faux-rope frames with sage green line...
Wood, Paper
$3,434
H 44.5 in W 13.4 in D 13.4 in
Antique Carved Oak Church, Gothic Revival Studio Easel Display Stand or Pedestal
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique Gothic Revival two shelf sculpture stand with a beautiful patina. This impressive and adjustable Gothic stand dates from circa 1890. To find this rare and sizeable antique mo...
Wood, Oak
$850
H 30 in W 36 in D 0.07 in
"3 Li Sustaining, " Limited Edition Print by Renée Rey from a Series of Four
Located in New York, NY
"3 Li Sustaining," is a white, gold, purple and gray archival Fine Art print in a limited edition of 75 by Renée Rey. Each signed Archival Pigment numbered work is printed on hot pre...
Paper
$5,850
H 57 in W 17 in D 17 in
Neo-Gothic 19th Century Octagonal Pedestal / Stand / Architectural Model
Located in Troy, NY
An unusual pedestal of octagonal Neo-Gothic form, the molded base supporting eight shaped and carved columns decorated with typical Gothic designs, topped by eight spikes surrounding...
Oak
English Mahogany Shaving Stand/Plant Stand
Located in Woodbury, CT
The upper tier of this shaving stand originally would have had an open ring that supported a bowl. It has since been filled with a fine mahogany board, offering the opportunity to pl...
Mahogany
$850
H 36 in W 36 in D 0.19 in
"1 H Sustaining, " Limited Edition Print by Renée Rey from a Series of Four
Located in New York, NY
"1 H Sustaining," is an orange, white and gray archival Fine Art print in a limited edition of 75 by Renée Rey. Each signed Archival Pigment numbered work is printed on hot press rag...
Paper
Occasional Table by Maurice Bailey for Monteverdi Young
By Maurice Bailey, Monteverdi-Young
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Round occasional table by Maurice Bailey for Monteverdi Young. This piece would be perfect as a large entry way table for a foyer or a game table. The walnut top showcases a beautifu...
Walnut
Unique Linen Wrapped Pedestal Stand with Metal Base
Located in North York, ON
This unique pedestal stand showcases refined elegance with its gently curved design and textured off-white linen wrapping. Supported by a sleek metal base, it offers both stability a...
Metal
David Bailey Sumo, Signed, Limited Edition Book with Marc Newson Stand
By David Bailey, Marc Newson, TASCHEN
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
The David Hockney SUMO Collector's Edition
By TASCHEN, Marc Newson, David Hockney
Located in Antwerp, BE
Chronicles David Hockney's work from 1960s-2016. Signed by Hockney. Hardcover, 498 pages, 13 foldouts, plus an illustrated 680-page chronology book with an adjustable book stand. ...
Metal