In it, hockney takes stock of more than 60 years of work, from his teenage days at art school up to his recent extensive series of portraits, ipad drawings, and yorkshire landscapes. Sep 15, 2014 this is the definitive work about michelangelo for generations to come, to be delved into and put on display, with its slipcase neatly converting into a book stand. A publisher of art books, taschen was created by benedikt taschen in 1980 in cologne germany. Taschen is now selling an acrylic stand that holds even the heaviest of tomes, and it folds flat for transport or storag. With a spirit of willful reform, this new art style between the 1880s and the first world war inflected architecture, design, painting, graphic work, applied arts, and illustration with a radical rejection of imitative historicism and a new undulating aesthetic of flowing lines and organic forms, ripe with linear freedom and a liberation from. Kippenberger and koons were collaborators as well as friends. Shes the head of the sexy books department of taschen, the upmarket publishing house founded by german entrepreneur benedikt taschen in 1980, which. Traditionally, they are used to hold open a book or document for handsfree viewing. Each book looks at a different architect, with a biography, and pictures of their work. Embedded in its pages is a history of pop culture, from queen elizabeth ii to lady gaga, from richard nixon to tony soprano. Taschen is now selling an acrylic stand that holds even the heaviest of tomes.
I n 1999 benedikt taschen published sumo, a retrospective of iconic photographer helmut newton. The assouline a bookstand is as elegant as the titles it holds. The little book of captain america bauhaus romeyn b. These stands display your book upright, whether closed or open to leaf through, allowing you to proudly showcase. Ai weiwei taschen art edition and marble book stand highsnobiety ai weiweis reputation stretches far beyond the art world. Compiled in close collaboration with ai and with direct access to his own archives, the book explores the artists particular brand of expression and act. It was originally centered on comics only, when the then18yearold taschen found himself with an enormous collection of new, rare and collectible comics, and decided to set up a 25 meters square shop to display and sell them. Benedikt taschen born 10 february 1961 is a german publisher and contemporary art collector. The art publishing company and coffee table book experts at taschen have put out another racy tome. Jun 12, 2014 ai weiweis reputation stretches far beyond the art world.
There have been plenty of annie leibovitz books over the years, but this one might top them all. This taschen book, signed by the artist, is the first comprehensive monograph on ai weiweis life and work. Going well beyond art, this category includes oversized books on architecture, photography, fashion, travel, natural history and much more. The long, dimly lit interior past the beverly hills taschen stores glass doors is reminiscent of a classic study or office from the early 1900s, with large leather chairs centered between. Taschens bookstand accessories better living through design. Though it doesnt come with its own book stand, like the sumosized annie leibovitz limited edition, the 75 years of marvel comics by publisher taschen is still a hefty and voluminous printed matter. The monograph, complete with a philippe starck display stand, was the largest book produced in the. The david bailey sumo a massive new book from taschen by bill dobbins.
Taschens bookstand by unknown, 9783836526111, available at. These stand alone shops were inviting and cozy, conducive to browsing. Its the perfect way to give your favorite taschen books the pedestal they deserve. Sumo by helmut newton abebooks shop for books, art. Taschens bookstand acrylic furniture, luxury homes. Taschen s bibliotheca universalis is a series of popular art works in an affordable about 15 euros hardback format 14 x 19,5 cm. These stands display your book upright, whether closed or open to leaf through, allowing you to proudly showcase your favorite tome without damaging or straining its spine. Mar 25, 2019 the david bailey sumo a massive new book from taschen by bill dobbins. The taschen basic art book series by multiple authors includes books lucio fontana, salvador dali, matisse, and several more. Made of solid glasslike acrylic, these are available in three sizes custommade to carry our entire catalogue.
Whether its a bigandbold collectors edition or one of our basic art volumes. Ai weiweis reputation stretches far beyond the art world. Taschen is now selling an acrylic stand that holds even the heaviest of tomes, and it folds flat for transport or storage. Designed by alex assouline, the luxe stand, is engraved with the assouline a logo centered on both panel. No one would believe taschen have a stand so they look under bookstands. Feb 18, 2016 taschens bookstand, im going to get a few of these and spread them.
A publisher of art books, taschen was created by benedikt taschen in 1980 in cologne, germany. I will defend taschen and also one of your products. If you ware too young to have experienced them, you certainly missed something. Since its humble start as a comic book stand in germany in the 1980s, taschen has grown into a well known and respected publisher and bookstore chain. Bookstands and holders better living through design. Get the best deals on dictionary stands when you shop the largest. Taschen editors pay tribute to the boat, their office at. Aug 17, 2009 i n 1999 benedikt taschen published sumo, a retrospective of iconic photographer helmut newton.
Fit for our bibliotheca universalis and basic art series, and all. Taschen s sexy books are the acceptable face of smut. Founded by benedikt taschen in 1980 as a small comic book store in cologne, today taschen is a leading art book publisher known for its dazzling and audacious world of eyecatching coffee table books spanning architecture, art, design, fashion, photography, pop culture, style and travel. Hot on the heels of our bestselling flatdisplay bookstand, weve worked with our bookbinder to develop the next musthave. The 1960s were exciting years, a watershed period in western culture. Taschen helmut newton sumo revised by june newton opumo us. See the complete taschen basic art series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. Together with our bookbinder, weve developed the perfect bookstand. Taschen is an art book publisher founded in 1980 by benedikt taschen in cologne, germany. No longer just for the coffee table, you can create entire libraries full of art and oversized books for reference, perusal, and serious study. For all of our xxlsized giants, including collectors editions even enclosed in their clamshell box. That honor goes to the 852page, 82pound the official ferrari opus.
Never before has hockneys oeuvre been published in such scope, with such investment. It would seem some people must have found an alternative which is odd because i spent 2 hours and had to search the web without finding one. With more reading and viewing being accessed by electronic means, book stands and holders can be used to. Taschens bookstand accessories better living through. Carved book stand, free standing book display, counter cookbook holder, bohemian home decor. Book stand for holy book, beautiful folding design. Taschen s helmut newton sumo was a titanic book that towered above anything previously attempted. He is the founder and managing director of the publishing house taschen, one of the most successful international publishers, with illustrated publications on a range of themes including art, architecture, design, film, photography, pop culture, and lifestyle. So big it comes with its own stand, annie leibovitz covers the span of her career, from her gritty work at rolling stone to the polished portraits for vogue and vanity fair. This time its the little book of big breasts, which features more than 150 celebrated big. Performed painting ferran gisbert wields a handmade paintbrush. This is the definitive work about michelangelo for generations to come, to be delved into and put on display, with its slipcase neatly converting into a book stand. Apr 12, 2016 though it doesnt come with its own book stand, like the sumosized annie leibovitz limited edition, the 75 years of marvel comics by publisher taschen is still a hefty and voluminous printed matter.
A back skylight illuminates the lower level where original photography published by taschen is displayed with art and collectors editions. Taschen beverly hills 354 n beverly dr beverly hills, ca. The deluxe edition of goat comes with a viewing stand designed by jeff koons, a sculpture incorporating a tire and inflatable dolphin, epitomizing the broad spectrum of taschen s tastes. Taschen basic architecture is a series of books on architects, published by taschen. Its a durable user friendly art, cookbook stand table easel thats great for use by kids, adults, students, cooks as well as any that needs a bookrest. Ferrari book comes with signatures of marchionne, enzos son. Sumo established new standards for the art monograph genre, and secured a prominent place in photo book history. Stand has a fold out book tray rest and has solid metal hinges.
Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Taschens new limitededition ferrari book is priced at. Working for taschen since 1987, she has published numerous titles on art, architecture, photography, design, travel, and lifestyle. This was the period of the counterculture, when many of.
A tribute to one of the 20th centurys most influential, intriguing and controversial photographers. As of january 2017, taschen is comanaged by benedikt and his eldest daughter, marlene taschen. Ai weiwei taschen art edition and marble book stand. Theres no better conversation starter than the perfect coffee table book. The gorgeousness of taschen abebooks shop for books, art. Closed or open to leaf through, your book is displayed upright without any. Angelika taschen studied art history and german literature in heidelberg, gaining her doctorate in 1986. A christies auction brings together the art, and history.
No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Whether its a bigandbold collectors edition or one of our basic art volumes, an xxlsized monograph or a compact bibliotheca universalis. Taschen s first ever sumo publication for a painter, a bigger book is a majestic visual survey of david hockneys art. If opening the stand confuses you, get your child to do it. In 1989, they worked together on an issue of the art journal parkett. Jennygems pets sign dictionary and definition art collection wood stand. Oh, now you have no excuse to not show off your esoteric art books in style. From taschen, helmut newton, helmut newtons sumo 1999, hardcover with book stand, 19. This sleek book stand is the perfect way to show off your favorite tiles and encourage visitors to your home to actually browse your coffee table book.
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