Books: Helmut Newton. Legacy

Spanning more than five decades, the work of Helmut Newton (1920–2004) defies categorization. His photographic oeuvre is not only unique, but virtually unparalleled in scope, reaching millions through magazines like Vogue and Elle. Helmut Newton. Legacy showcases highlights and rediscovered images from one of the most published bodies of work in photography. 

A genuine visionary, Helmut Newton. Legacy celebrates Newton’s lasting influence on visual art to this day.

Attention book fans!

Taschen's got dozens of books marked at 50-75% off retail price through January 24.

Books: Dennis Hopper - Photographs 1961-1967

During the 1960s, Dennis Hopper carried a camera everywhere—on film sets and locations, at parties, diners, bars and galleries, on freeways and political marches. Along the way he captured some of the most fascinating moments of his generation with a keen and intuitive eye.

From a selection of photographs compiled by Hopper and gallerist Tony Shafrazi—more than a third of them previously unpublished—Dennis Hopper: Photographs 1961-1967 distills the essence of Hopper's brilliantly prodigious photographic career.

Take a sneak peek at some of the images from the book here.

Books: Taschen's London

From Dickensian charm to modern cool, Taschen's London has it all–and this guide will help you find it.

With a selection of stylish hotels, from classic to designer; antique markets, vintage stores and the hippest boutiques; and all the best of the capital's restaurants, bars, tea rooms and pubs, Angelika Taschen's compact compendium is a must for the discerning traveller.

And remember, to enter to win a trip to London town, visit GayLondonravel.com.

Moonfire: The Epic Journey of Apollo

To commemorate the 40th anniversary of the historic Apollo 11 Moon landing, TASCHEN has paired Norman Mailer’s seminal text, Moonfire: The Epic Journey of Apollo, with spectacular photography—from the archives of NASA, LIFE magazine, and many other sources—to create a unique tribute to the defining scientific mission of our time.

Illustrating this volume are hundreds of the best photographs and maps from the NASA vaults, magazine archives, and private collections. Many of them previously unpublished, these images document the development of the agency and the mission, life from inside the command module and out on the Moon’s surface, and the world’s jubilant reaction to the mission’s success. This new edition includes an original introduction by Colum McCann and captions by leading Apollo 11 experts which explain the history and science behind the images, citing the mission log, post-flight interviews with the astronauts, and publications of the day.

Big sale on Taschen books

Taschen, publisher of such GLBT favorites as 'Tom of Finland XXL' and 'The Big Penis Book', is extending its Spring Sale through the end of this weekend. Dozens of popular Taschen titles are on sale at selected retail outlets worldwide and you can still order online, too. Deal ends Sunday.

Book blowout from Taschen

In response to tough economic times, Taschen, publisher of some of your favorite books, is offering book lovers a super deal: deep discounts for a limited time only. Dozens of popular TASCHEN titles will go on sale on April 22nd at 50-75% off the regular retail price.

You can order right here online.

Books: Architecture Now

This sixth installment of 'Architecture Now!', featuring buildings ranging in size from Terunobu Fujimori's tiny (6.07 square meters) Teahouse Tetsu to Norman Foster's gigantic Crystal Island project in Moscow (1.1 million square meters), provides an overview of what is happening right now in architecture, be it of traditional inspiration, or at the very edge of current thinking. What is the spirit of this moment, and how does architecture reflect the creativity as the first decade of the 21st century draws to a close? Architecture Now! 6 is THE reference for what is happening and what is to come. Easy-to-navigate illustrated A–Z entries include current and recent projects, biographies, contact information, and websites.

Books: World Architecture

Taschen's helpful and comprehensive compendiums to architectural history, the World Architecture series are large-format hardcover editions at a new low price - only $14.99 for 224 pages.

Books: Tom of Finland XXL

In 1998, TASCHEN introduced the world to the masterful art of Touko Laaksonen with 'The Art of Pleasure'.

Prior to that, Laaksonen, better known as Tom of Finland, enjoyed an intense cult following in the international gay community but was largely unknown to the broader audience.

'The Art of Pleasure' gave Tom well-deserved recognition and increased his following exponentially; 'Tom of Finland XXL' will fix him forever in the realm of fine art. 'Tom of Finland XXL' contains nearly 1000 images, covering 6 decades of the artist's career.

The work was gathered from all known collections across the US and Europe with the help of the Tom of Finland Foundation and features many drawings, paintings and preparatory sketches that have never been reproduced in any book.

Other images have only been seen out of context and will be presented here in the sequential order Tom intended for full artistic appreciation and erotic impact.

This elegant oversized volume will showcase the full range of Tom's talent, from sensitive portraits to frank sexual pleasure to tender expressions of love to Tom's haunting tributes to young men struck down by the AIDS epidemic.

Books: Taschen's Paris

This book combines all of Angelika Taschen's recommendations for Paris hotels, shops, restaurants, cafes, and bars into one volume, ensuring visitors a wealth of ideas and a guarantee that their Parisian sojourn will never have a dull moment. From the ultra-hot Colette fashion concept store to Tom Ford's secret hideaway to Hemingway's favorite brasserie, all of the best insider tips are gathered together between these covers so that when you hop out from under yours, you'll have plenty of exciting things on your agenda.

Books: New Seaside Interiors

Inhale deeply: no, that's not the smell of a book, that's the delicate scent of the ocean's breeze. You have been whisked off on a journey through the world's loveliest seaside homes and perhaps (no promises) you're never coming back.... Relax into the lazy pace of living by the water while you soak up our selection of delectable coastal interiors from all five continents. Highlights include a Martha's Vineyard mansion, a Knokke apartment designed by minimal architect Vincent van Duysen, the Kjærholm house in Denmark, the domicile of Fiona Swarovski in Capri, the Lautner-designed Marbrisa residence in Mexican Acapulco, and a house in Ipanema, São Paulo by architect Isay Weinfeld. From minimalist to cozy, from ethnic to modern, these homes all share a love for the deep blue. From Taschen.

Profiles of the film industry's most outstanding personalities from Taschen

The Movie Icon series: People talk about Hollywood glamour, about studios that had more stars than there are in heaven, about actors who weren't actors but were icons. Other people talk about these things, TASCHEN shows you. Movie Icons is a series of photo books that feature the most famous personalities in the history of cinema. These 192-page books are visual biographies of the stars. For each title, series editor Paul Duncan has painstakingly selected approximately 150 high quality enigmatic and sumptuous portraits, colorful posters and lobby cards, rare film stills, and previously unpublished candid photos showing the stars as they really are. These images are accompanied by concise introductory essays by leading film writers; each book also includes a chronology, a filmography, and a bibliography, and is peppered with apposite quotes from the movies and from life.

Elvis Presley
The unforgotten King: his life and career on celluloid retraced


Elizabeth Taylor
The rollercoaster life and career of Elizabeth Taylor


Mae West
The most voluptuous icon of film's early days