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Helmut Newton: A Gun for Hire Hardcover – Download: Adobe Reader, June 1, 2005

Multilingual Edition by June Newton (Editor), Helmut Newton (Photographer)

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Helmut Newton did not distinguish compositionally or stylistically between his magazine work and assignments for commercial clients. He ironically referred to himself as “a gun for hire.” That was also the title of June Newton's legendary book about his commercial photography, which is now available in a new edition revised by the Helmut Newton Foundation.

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“TASCHEN has brought out [Newton’s] savvy A Gun for Hire. Originally published in 2005, the book collects even more of Newton’s work for catalogues, magazines, and advertising, from Biba, Chanel, and Versace to Absolut Vodka… be warned, this is not Newton at his best, but his patented, deliberately provocative mix of class and cheese, with no pretense to high art, is hard to resist. The photographer is enjoying himself; why not join him?” ― Vince Aletti for Photograph

“The legendary, provocative photographer gets a gorgeous TASCHEN tome dedicated to his career. A re-released edition, this time revised by the Helmut Newton Foundation, is brilliant.” ― i-D

"This amazing collection of images perfectly reflects his attitude." ― Harpers Bazaar

“A Gun For Hire, named for what Helmut Newton once called himself, includes some of his best editorial work for fashion houses from Biba in the 1960s to Thierry Mugler and Versace campaigns in the 1980s and 1990s, as well as Newton’s last work for Vogue.” ― Vogue

“Hasn’t just about everyone tried to copy Newton, but only the ‘master’ himself managed to handle sex and elegance in such a casual, yet cool and calculated way.” ― Stern

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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 1970s 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 lOrdre 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.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ TASCHEN; Multilingual edition (June 1, 2005)
Language ‏ : ‎ Multilingual
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 216 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 3822846430
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-3822846438
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 4.08 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9.4 x 1.16 x 12.46 inches

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CS

Much-needed sequel to "Pages From The Glossies"

Reviewed in the United States on September 2, 2020

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This is perhaps one of my favourite Newton books.

It is worth noting that there are none of his famous black and white nudes or portraits in this book and that it is essentially a collection of Newton's catalogues, campaigns and editorials from the 80s right up to the early 2000s. This book is a much-needed companion and spiritual sequel to Newton's earlier book, Pages From The Glossies which documents his extensive editorial work from the late 50s to 1998. Gun For Hire fills in the blanks left by that book by presenting both his later advertising and editorial work including his last published images for both US Vogue and Vogue Italia in 2004.

I can't recommend it enough, a real treat for anyone interested in Helmut Newton 'The Commercial Fashion Photographer'.

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Makis_karantoniou

Great!

Reviewed in the United States on February 21, 2020

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Very satisfied with the it and I highly recommend this seller.

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FancyPants

Great coffee table book!

Reviewed in the United States on April 16, 2015

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Conversation piece.

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FrizzText

Woman as an idolized goddess again...

Reviewed in the United States on February 2, 2006

The Christianity and even more the Islam have abolished to idolize woman as a goddess. However this was the daily use in the Greek, Roman and Egyptian religion (sorry to remember, that the Aztecs tore the heart of young virgins out of the live body). Newton has reversed this development - he told us, to idolize women again. I visited the Helmut Newton exhibition A GUN FOR HIRE in the "Museum for Photography" in Berlin, near the Station ZOO, Jebens-Street 2. Sometimes I thought Newton is cynical, contemptuous against women, emphasizes the power struggle between the sexes too much. After the reading of his autobiography I thought: "What a humorous, witty person! " After having the pleasure to watch the film of his wife on his work, I thought, oh God, I get dizzy by this hand-held shaking camera. After the reading of the museum catalogue A GUN FOR HIRE I always get quiet again. Newton was skilful. He regarded himself as A GUN FOR HIRE self ironically, as an unfortunately rentable killer because of the kind money. But if he had carried out a banal "killer" order with the necessary simple, most childish aesthetics guidelines for any fashion magazine, showing the models in a predefined wardrobe sales beneficially - then he afterwards extended the dialog with a lady in most cases after completion of this obedient work for the capitalist system of the chewing fan heating - then he enlarged the dialog into the direction of more human, erotic, adult and no longer infantile situations, real and no more prudishly, running free experimenting for new emotion and aura. The growing picture collection from the vermiform appendix after that official work peeled out that image, that unique art form, which everyone connects now with the name Helmut Newton - a milestone in the history of photography. Before the visit of the exhibition A GUN FOR HIRE (in the long night of the museums in Berlin, January 2006) I went astray in that nightmare of holocaust stele field in Berlin. Newton had managed to escape from the insanity of the Third Reich. Newton's work could have never resulted under the thumb of any ideology. At first in the private, thereupon in a society, where is the liberty to make something new, it was possible for him, to make what could correctly be described as "making a woman to an idolized goddess" again. A GUN FOR HIRE is the reminding bequest which, shortly before his death, he bequeathed to that town which had dropped him 1938. I hope, that Berlin people (and many more) will awake and learn, what he wanted to show...

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BOYWAY

newton for the masses

Reviewed in the United States on September 9, 2005

While I am always happy to grab a book full of naughty Newtons, it would have been even more wonderful to see the complete series of images that the undisputed master of kinky chic had created for the various euro fashion giants....some campaigns being a one season adventure, while others scandalized for years. The amount of advertising that he shot for french designer Yves Saint Laurent alone ,could easily fill a book. It was the perfect marriage of designer and imagist, followed very closely by Newton's ads for Thierry Mugler's erotically charged fashion fantasies. Sometimes it's hard to tell who came first, Newton or Mugler! In any case, Newton's unique imagry clearly remains unchallenged, even at their most commercial and subtle. The perfectly over groomed mannequins posed ever so precisely to convey roles of power, dominance , discipline, torture, fetishism and erotic menace...are all here. The acres of flawless,palest skin, highest heels, blood red lips, cold, smokey eyes often expressing a complete indifference to anyone looking on. The spectacularly graphic and bold compositions combined with the clever use of the blackest shadows as design devices instantly helps to define a Newton photograph. Many of the images showcasing his legendary wit and black humor, not to mention social and sexual comment.There's an amusing series shot for a calender with wickedly suggestive teenage lolitas posed at the ready in a desolate , dusty desertscape showing newton's playful and light hearted side.....very tongue and chic...and clearly inspired by one of his favorite themes, American Pop Culture. One missed opportunity for an amazing campaign would have been Helmut Newton for Tom Ford's Gucci....I can't imagine a more perfect union: A Newton "driving' a Ford to ecstasy....both men forever fascinated with drama, controversial lust and impossibly decadent glamour. If there was indeed some tests, it would be terrific fun if they ever surface. Paging mr. Ford....

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Annick

Best Newton book on the market!

Reviewed in the United States on January 9, 2006

Highly recommended for anyone who knows Helmut Newton only by reputation. This doesn't show his most graphic work, but it has a nice range of his early editorial photos, fashion campaigns, absolut ads. This book is a great example of showcasing Newton's talent as a photographer. Instead of focusing on his sometimes intense sexual images, this book focuses on the composition, layout and colors his photography had. Don't worry, you Newton-lovers, the sexuality is still here for all to enjoy.

Newton is one of those photographers whose intense images and reputation can overshadow the actual brilliance of what's important...the photographs. If you are mostly familiar with his black and white photography, the colors in this book will take your breath away.

Don't be shy, this book will make you appreciate what a true talent Newton was without shocking you.

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Yoshi

Sexual Fashion Photography

Reviewed in Japan on October 9, 2006

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FashionPhotoが写真家ニュートンの全ての出発でした。タイトル"A Gun for Hire"(金で雇う殺し屋)に込められたプロ意識に満ちたニュートンの名台詞の引用に、クライアント先への熱烈なアピールと、自分自身への強い意志が感じられます。カラー＆モノクロのページ構成はクライアント事に分類。BIBA, CHANEL, Yves Saint Lurent, Versace, Thierry Mugler, BlumarineなどのFashion Shot (Fashionカタログの総編集)と、VOGUEの為のエディトリアル･ワーク。'62年〜'03年までの作品集です。色艶があるSexualな要因も健在、官能の世界が堪能できます。シースルーのマリエ(BlumarineのWeddingDress)を身に着けてる"モニカ･べルッチ"のSexyな色艶、きわどいアングルの愛欲、洋服がはだける欲望的色気、などの性愛的美学と、芸術家のArt感覚を持ち合わせたニュートンに本当に感銘します。

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