Helmut Newtons Sumo (2000) PRISTINE CONDITION, AS NEW LOOKING FOR "AS NEW" COPY, WITH OUT "AS NEW" PRICE!!!!! Start Price USD 5,995.00 Current Price USD 5,995.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Monday, November 17, 2008 End Time Thursday, November 20, 2008 Location Charlotte, North Carolina See more about 'Helmut Newtons Sumo (2000) PRISTINE CONDITION, AS NEW' Description feindezine store  I have sold many Sumos, and can provide many references from all over the world. Please check my feedback.  I have sold well over a dozen SUMO'S, to people all over the world.  If you need a list of references, I will be happy to supply one. You will not be disappointed. This is a great opportunity to aquire one of the most famous, amazing books ever made. You are bidding on Pristine copy of the Helmut Newton book SUMO. This is the famous elephant sized folio published by Taschen in 2000 in a Limited Edition of 10,000  SIGNED by Helmut Newton.  Please ask me any questions, you may have. Book is straight, cover is void of scrates or defects, pages look as if the book has not been opened. SUPER SUPER CLEAN, AS IN NEW CONDITION. Condition:Book is in Pristine condition. Complete with Stand.Priced to sell. Book is complete with all packing materials minus outer cardboard shipping box. Please email with any questions, or more scans. The biggest and most expensive book production in the 20th centuryLimited edition of 10,000 copies worldwide, each signed and numbered by Helmut Newton! SUMO is a titanic book in every respect: it is a tribute to the twentieth century's most influential, intriguing and controversial photographer. Measuring 50 x 70 cm (20 x 27.5 inches) and weighing approx. 30 kg (66 lb.), the book contains 464 pages, breaking any previous record. SUMO is a truly unique publication. SUMO, edited by June Newton, features a wide selection of over 400 pictures, most of which are published for the first time, covering every aspect of Newton's outstanding career in photography: from his stunning fashion photographs, which pointed the way for generations of photographers, to his nudes and celebrity portraits. In defiance of the much-loved Japanese discipline that inspired the title of this colossal work, there is no need for it's proud owner to wrestle with SUMO. Philippe Starck has designed a unique device for displaying the book at home. SUMO is available to all Newton fans and photo devotees in a limited edition of 10,000 copies, all numbered and signed by the artist.About the photographer:Helmut Newton (1920-2004) was one of the most influential fashion photographers of all time. Born in Berlin, he arrived in Australia in 1940 and married June Brunell (a.k.a. Alice Springs) eight years later. He achieved international fame in the 1970`s while working principally for French Vogue, and over the next three decades his celebrity and influence continued to grow. Eschewing studios for the most part, Newton preferred to shoot in the streets or in interiors. His mixture of controversial scenarios, bold lighting, and striking compositions came to form his signature look. In 1990 he was awarded the "Grand Prix National" for photography; in 1992 was awarded by the German government "Das Grosse Verdienstkreuz" for his services to German culture and was appointed "Officer des Arts, Lettres et Sciences" by S.A.S. Princess Caroline of Monaco. In 1996, he was appointed "Commandeur de l`Ordre des Arts et des Lettres" by Philippe Douste-Blazy, the French Minister of Culture. Working and living in close companionship with his wife until his death at 83, through his last click of the shutter he continued to be as distinctive and influential as ever. Postage:Postage in the US will be FREE, by UPS Ground. Please note this book weighs 80 Pounds. It will be delivered insured, traceable and require a signature. Book can be picked up locally, in Charlotte, NC.International purchases are welcome. I will ONLY ship by DHL,UPS or Fedex, which have online tracking and insurance and require a signature for delivery, the shipment will be fully insured. Buyer is responsible for any import taxes or duty associated with this purchase.  Most countries have no import duties for books. For international buyers, the cost of delivery will be calculated after the purchase, and will be the actual cost of shipment, nothing more. Should be between $300 to $600 depending on country. Please wait for invoice before paying, on international orders. buyer is to pay any duties or taxes if necessary. .However, if the winner of this auction has personal shipping preferences, I am more than happy to work with them.  My only concern is that the method of shipping be insured, traceable and require a signature upon delivery. If you wish to see other Limeted Edition Photography books, please visit my store: Check out my other items!If you wish to stay on top of constant new additions to inventory, please subscribe to news letter: Sign up for my email newsletters by adding my eBay Store to your FavoritesPlease email me with any questions or desire for references. I have sold many copies of the SUMO, on ebay, please check my feedback for them. I have also sold many copies outside of ebay, and can provide names of happy buyers all over the world. Please note I have copies of the Beard and Araki books from Taschen, if you have an interest in those, as well.   Place a Bid!