Editorial Reviews:
Synopsis
bThe biggest, most lavish book production of the 20th century is back!brbr SUMO/b was a titanic book in every respect: a 480-page tribute to bthe 20th century's most influential, intriguing and controversial photographer,/b breaking records for weight and dimensions. Fifty people worked with Helmut and June Newton for three years to complete a book that weighed 30kg (66lbs). But size wasn't everything. Control and quality - printing, paper, binding - were all critical in making SUMO a worldwide publishing sensation, which is in many famous collections all around the world, including the Museum of Modern Art, New York.brbr Now, b10 years after the original publication/b, SUMO is back in a more economical edition, but one with bthe same DNA as its unique progenitor./bbrbr The original SUMO, edited by June Newton, featured over 350 pictures, most published for the first time, covering every aspect of Newton's outstanding career: from the stunning fashion images that influenced generations of younger photographers, to his bpowerful, erotic nudes and celebrity portraits./b Also included is a booklet with a 'making of' section, detailing the meticulous selection process, and the trial and error, experiment and innovation that went into creating the original SUMO, bthe book that redefined the photographic monograph./bbrbrHowever, proud owners of the new edition won't wrestle with their copy of SUMO. bIt comes with a unique stand/b for displaying the book at home:
