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TASCHEN Photography

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.

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Stephen Wilkes Art Edition Book with Signed Print, Grand Canyon, 2019
Stephen Wilkes Art Edition Book with Signed Print, Grand Canyon, 2019

Stephen Wilkes Art Edition Book with Signed Print, Grand Canyon, 2019

By TASCHEN

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Stephen Wilkes’s extraordinary panoramas depict our most famous landmarks from dawn to dusk. He captures thousands of single exposures, carefully editing and blending them into one s...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian TASCHEN Photography

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Salgado, Amazônia, Signed Sumo Book with Black & White Photographic Print
Salgado, Amazônia, Signed Sumo Book with Black & White Photographic Print

Salgado, Amazônia, Signed Sumo Book with Black & White Photographic Print

By Sebastião Salgado, Renzo Piano, TASCHEN

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This Sumo-sized Art Edition (No. 101–200), designed by Lélia Wanick Salgado and signed by Sebastião Salgado, is presented with a clothbound companion volume, the signed print Young H...

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2010s TASCHEN Photography

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Steel

Salgado, Amazônia, Signed Sumo Book with Black & White Photographic Print
Salgado, Amazônia, Signed Sumo Book with Black & White Photographic Print

Salgado, Amazônia, Signed Sumo Book with Black & White Photographic Print

By Renzo Piano, TASCHEN, Sebastião Salgado

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This Sumo-sized art edition (No. 301–400), designed by Lélia Wanick Salgado and signed by Sebastião Salgado, is presented with a clothbound companion volume, the signed print The Par...

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2010s TASCHEN Photography

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Sebastião Salgado, Amazônia, Signed Sumo Book, Black & White Photographic Print
Sebastião Salgado, Amazônia, Signed Sumo Book, Black & White Photographic Print

Sebastião Salgado, Amazônia, Signed Sumo Book, Black & White Photographic Print

By Sebastião Salgado, TASCHEN, Renzo Piano

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This SUMO-sized Art Edition (No. 1–100), designed by Lélia Wanick Salgado and signed by Sebastião Salgado, is presented with a clothbound companion volume, the signed print Adão Yawa...

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2010s TASCHEN Photography

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Ice Cold, "Megan Thee Stallion", Limited Edition Book with Signed Fine Art Print
Ice Cold, "Megan Thee Stallion", Limited Edition Book with Signed Fine Art Print

Ice Cold, "Megan Thee Stallion", Limited Edition Book with Signed Fine Art Print

By TASCHEN

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The definitive photographic history of how hip-hop blinged out and redefined the world of jewelry, luxury, and style. Signed color inkjet print on archival paper, 16 x 20 in.; hardcover volume in a slipcase, 9.8 x 13.4 in., 6.29 lb., 388 pages. Whether it’s diamond-encrusted grills, oversized “truck” style chains, bust-down Rolex and Patek Philippe watches, or a Tiffany necklace, jewelry is a cornerstone of hip-hop culture. Glittering, blinged-out jewels are the shining statement of a collective identity: unapologetic, charismatic, and street savvy. Spanning the history of hip-hop jewelry, from the 1980s to today, Ice Cold: A Hip-Hop Jewelry History is a stunning compilation of storytelling and visuals. Hundreds of extraordinary images of every major hip-hop artist on record celebrate how “ice” has become a proclamation of identity and self-expression. Starting with Run-DMC’s gold Adidas pendants and Eric B. & Rakim’s ostentatious dookie rope chains and Mercedes medallions, the jewelry then transforms from street style into a booming design culture. The hip-hop tradition of “show up and show out” reaches new heights with artists like Pharrell Williams, Jay-Z, Gucci Mane, and Cardi B...

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21st Century and Contemporary TASCHEN Photography

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Faux Leather, Paper

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Taschen photography for sale on 1stDibs.

TASCHEN photography are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of paper and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of TASCHEN photography, although black editions of this piece are particularly popular. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider photography by Sebastião Salgado, Harald Altmaier, and Elena Lyakir. Prices for TASCHEN photography can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,250 and can go as high as $8,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $8,500.
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