Since they began working as cultural archaeologists in 1980, TASCHEN has become synonymous with accessible and eclectic publishing. From their affordable Basic Art series to limited collection editions, they are committed to creating the best books on the planet, regardless of price and size. One of the defining moments in their history was the publication of Helmut Newton’s SUMO in 1999. Newton’s genius, the extraordinary level of resources put into this project and its scale have set new horizons: SUMO has become a landmark in publishing and set the tone for our meticulously curated list of collector editions.