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ARCHITECTURE IN THE TWENTIETH CENTURY

The ultimate architectural

reference work
A milestone in architectural
literature of the past century.
A must have book
for all architectural explorers.
Readers comment on taschen.com

ARCHITECTURE IN THE TWENTIETH CENTURY

Peter Gssel, Gabriele Leuthuser / Softcover, 2 volumes in
a slipcase, format: 19.6 x 25.8 cm (7.7 x 10.1 in.), 608 pp.

The definitive guide to last centurys

most remarkable buildings and their architects.
Swarovski Magazine, London

This is the be-all-end-all reference work for architecture

in the 20th century. From Frank Lloyd Wright to Gaud
to Frank O. Gehry to Shigeru Ban and all the best stuff
in between, its all here. The chronologically organized
chapters put it all into perspective, illustrated by hundreds of large-format photos as well as a plenitude of
drawings and floor plans. The biographical appendix
covers all of the centurys greatest architects, including
todays new talents. This special expanded edition,

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presented in two volumes packaged in a slipcase,

brings our classic title up to date with coverage up until
the present day, more color photos, and new insides on
recent architectural trends and movements.
The editor and author:
Peter Gssel runs a practice for the design of museums
and exhibitions. He is the editor of TASCHENs monographs on Julius Shulman, R. M. Schindler, John Lautner

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French 3822841250 / German 3822841234
Spanish 3822841242

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and Richard Neutra, as well as the editor of the Basic

Architecture series.
The author:
Gabriele Leuthuser worked as a scholarly associate
at Centrum Industriekultur Nrnberg until 1984. Since
then she has established herself as a freelance consultant for exhibitions, museums, and industrial enterprises.

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ART OF THE 20th CENTURY

From Klimt to Koons

and everything in between: its all here

We can hardly imagine

a better look back
at the explosion of creativity
in the visual arts than this
sprawling, two-volume set.
Library Journal, New York

This is visual luxury

a work of book art in itself.
Entertainment Weekly, Los Angeles

ART OF THE 20th CENTURY

K. Ruhrberg, M. Schneckenburger, C. Fricke, K. Honnef /
Ed. Ingo F. Walther / Softcover, 2 volumes in a slipcase,
format: 19.6 x 25.8 cm (7.7 x 10.1 in.), 840 pp.
Editions
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French 3822840882 / German 3822840866
Portuguese 3822842281 / Spanish 3822840874

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Who could possibly have forecast on New Years Eve

1899 that, one hundred years later, painting and sculpture would be only options, not prerequisites? The term
art has been defined and redefined so many times
over the last 100 years that it has gained entirely new
social, political, and technological meanings. Ranging
across the full spectrum of disciplines available, including photography and new media, and thematically chaptered to highlight relationships between works and

movements, this readable and encyclopaedic masterwork does just what it says on the cover. Whether you
want Surrealism or Land Art, Fluxus or Bauhaus, this is
your be-all, end-all guide to art of the 20th century.
An undertaking as immensely ambitious as this one
deserves to be owned by everyone, which is why we
decided to make a special, more compact edition of
this two-volume classic in celebration of our 25th
anniversary.

The editor:
Ingo F. Walther was born in Berlin and studied
medieval studies, literature, and art history in Frankfurt
am Main and Munich. He has published numerous
books on the art of the Middle Ages and of the 19th and
20th centuries, including TASCHENs Vincent van Gogh,
Pablo Picasso, and Codices Illustres.

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FASHION

Couture: then and now

An inspirational sourcebook
for designers and enthusiasts
alike. i-D Magazine, London

FASHION
A HISTORY FROM THE 18TH TO THE 20th CENTURY
The Collection of the Kyoto Costume Institute / Ed. The Kyoto
Costume Institute / Softcover, 2 volumes in a slipcase,
format: 19.6 x 27.5 cm (7.7 x 10.7 in.), 720 pp.

A great source of inspiration, information

or just a delight for your sore eyes.
Time Out, London

Clothes define people. A persons clothing, whether its

a sari, kimono, or business suit, is an essential key to
his or her culture, class, personality, or even religion.
The Kyoto Costume Institute recognizes the importance
of understanding clothing sociologically, historically, and
artistically. Founded in 1978, the KCI holds one of the
worlds most extensive clothing collections and has
curated many exhibitions worldwide. With an emphasis
on Western womens clothing, the KCI has amassed
a wide range of historical garments, underwear, shoes,
and fashion accessories dating from the 18th century to

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the present day. Showcasing a vast selection from the

Institutes archives of skilled photographs depicting the
clothing expertly displayed and arranged on custommade mannequins, Fashion is a fascinating excursion
through the last three centuries of clothing trends. The
KCI believes that clothing is an essential manifestation
of our very being and their passion and dedication
positively radiate from every page of this book. This
special 25th anniverary edition has a chic new format:
two volumes packaged in a slipcase.

Editions
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German 382284098X / Spanish 3822841013

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The authors:
Akiko Fukai (Chief Curator of The Kyoto Costume
Institute), Tamami Suoh (Curator of The Kyoto Costume
Institute), Miki Iwagami (Lecturer on fashion history
at Sugino Fashion College (Tokyo)), Reiko Koga
(Professor of fashion history at Bunka Womens
University), and Rie Nii (Assistant Curator of The Kyoto
Costume Institute).

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HUNDERTWASSER

A portrait of the artist

by the artist himself
... this book is one of the most
magnificent ever published about
an artist.
Die Welt, Berlin

Friedensreich Hundertwasser: born as Friedrich

Stowasser, he lived and died as Friedensreich (meaning
realm of peace) Hundertwassera name he chose
for himself. Architect, ecologist, painter, designer, writer,
innovator his list of talents goes on and on.
Hundertwasser reinvented the art of living as an artist
24 hours a day.
This book comprises Volume I from the limited-edition
Hundertwasser book set, with selected paintings,
architecture works, projects, and manifestos. The text
by Wieland Schmied, a longtime personal friend of
Hundertwasser, traces the life and work of one of the
centurys most fascinating artistic personalities.

Produced in collaboration with Hundertwasser (who

supervised the project and designed the layout himself)
just before his untimely death, this book is not only a
testament to his unparallelled career but also a living
legacy.

HUNDERTWASSER
Wieland Schmied / Hardcover, format: 20.4 x 24.3 cm
(8 x 9.6 in.), 400 pp.

The author: Wieland Schmied has been President

of the Bavarian Academy of Fine Arts in Munich since
1995. He has organized over one hundred art exhibitions
and is the author of many books on 19th and 20th
century art, including monographs on Caspar David
Friedrich, Alfred Kubin, Giorgio de Chirico, Edward
Hopper and Francis Bacon.

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ANTONI GAUD

The complete works

of the great Antoni Gaud
Richly-illustrated,
comprehensive and easily
understandable.

Planet-Wissen, 3Sat, Mainz

ANTONI GAUD. THE COMPLETE BUILDINGS

Rainer Zerbst / Hardcover, format: 24 x 30 cm (9.4 x 11.8 in.),
240 pp.
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Anyone who visits Barcelona today will come across

the works of Antoni Gaudthe architect who has
attracted art-lovers from all over the world to Spain.
It was here, in the capital of Catalonia, that the famous
master of architecture produced nearly all of his works,
including villas for the well-to-do bourgeoisie, the expansive Gell Park (which today is open to the public),
and the famous church designed in honor of the Holy
Familya project which was begun over 100 years
ago and has yet to be completed. Antoni Gauds life
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Catalonian nationalist movement and was critical

of the church; toward the end of his life he devoted himself completely to the construction of one single church.
As a young man Gaud had a liking for the glamor of
social life and the looks of a dandy; in old age, on the
other hand, he lived a spartan life. Gaud never married
and devoted his life entirely to his art: architecture. His
works have been acclaimed as soothing oases in a
desert of functional buildings, as precious gems in
the uniform gray of rows of houses, and the master
himself was acclaimed as the Dante of architec-

ture.This book provides a sweeping study of his entire

career, presenting his complete works via texts and
illustrations.
The author: Rainer Zerbst studied modern languages at
the University of Tbingen and in Wales from 1969 to
1975. From 1976 to 1982 he worked as a research
assistant in the Department of English at the University
of Tbingen. Since completing his doctorate in 1982,
Zerbst has been active as a critic in the fields of art,
literature and the theater.

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1000 CHAIRS

The ubiquitous chair

in all its shapes and forms
A standard reference volume, to be seen
behind the counter of any respectable dealer
of vintage 20th century design.
World of Interiors, London

1000 CHAIRS
Charlotte & Peter Fiell / Softcover with flaps, Klotz,
format: 14 x 19.5 cm (5.5 x 7.7 in.), 624 pp.
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Italian/Spanish/Portuguese 3822841048

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More than any other piece of furniture, the chair has

been subjected to the wildest dreams of the designers.
The particular curve of a back-rest, or the twist of a leg,
the angle of a seat or the color of the entire artefact
all reflect the stylistic consciousness of each era. From
Gerrit Rietveld and Alvar Aalto via Verner Panton to Eva
Zeisel; from Art Nouveau to International Style, from
Pop Art to Postmodernism, the phenomenon of the chair
is so complex that it requires a reference work as comprehensive as this to do it full justice. They are all here:
Thonets bentwood chairs and Hoffmanns sitting-

machines, Marcel Breuers Wassily chair and Ron Arads

avant-garde armchairs. The book, a slightly abbreviated
version of our classic title 1000 Chairs, devotes one
page to each chair, displayed on its own as pure form,
with biographical and historical information about the
chairs and their designers. A special treat for anyone
who loves design and a must for collectors!

The editors: Charlotte and Peter Fiell run a design

consultancy in London specializing in the sale, acquisition, study and promotion of design artifacts. They have
lectured widely, curated a number of exhibitions, and
written numerous articles and books on design and
designers, including TASCHENs Decorative Arts series,
Design of the 20th Century, Industrial Design A-Z,
Designing the 21st Century, Scandinavian Design,
Graphic Design for the 21st Century, and 1000 Lights.

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DESIGN OF THE 20th CENTURY

The Bible of breakthroughs

and inspiration
An important and
accessible reference.
The New York Times, New York

DESIGN OF THE 20th CENTURY

Charlotte & Peter Fiell / Softcover with flaps, Klotz,
format: 14 x 19.5 cm (5.5 x 7.7 in.), 768 pp.
Editions
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French 3822840793 / German 3822840777
Portuguese 3822842265 / Spanish 3822840807

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Poised at the start of the 21st century, we can see

clearly that the previous century was marked by
momentous changes in the field of design. Aesthetics
entered into everyday life with often staggering results.
Our homes and workplaces turned into veritable galleries of style and innovation. From furniture to graphics, its all herethe work of artists who have shaped
and recreated the modern world with a dizzying variety
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Art Deco, through to Pop and High-Tech, this book contains all the great names - Bernhard, Bertoia, De Stijl,
Dieter Rams, Starck, Charles and Ray Eames, to name
only a very few. This essential book is a comprehensive
journey through the shapes and colors, forms and functions of design history in the 20th century. An A-Z of
designers and design schools, which builds into a complete picture of contemporary living. Lavishly illustrated,
this is design in the fullest sense.

The editors: Charlotte and Peter Fiell run a design

consultancy in London specializing in the sale, acquisition, study and promotion of design artifacts. They have
lectured widely, curated a number of exhibitions, and
written numerous articles and books on design and
designers, including TASCHENs Decorative Arts series,
1000 Chairs, Industrial Design A-Z, Designing the 21st
Century, Scandinavian Design, Graphic Design for the
21st Century, and 1000 Lights.

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EROTICA UNIVERSALIS

Wonderfully indecent pictures

from famous scribblers
and anonymous talents alike
... its possibly the only place youll see
Rembrandt alongside Robert Crumb, and expert
editing means the collection never strays
into the predictable Erotic Print Society territory.
Arena, London

EROTICA UNIVERSALIS
Gilles Nret / Softcover with flaps, Klotz, format: 14 x 19.5 cm
(5.5 x 7.7 in.), 576 pp.
Editions
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From the dawn of time, ever since Adam and Eve, all
artists of every agewhether the Egyptian, Greek and
Roman artists of Antiquity, or more recent famous
names such as Rembrandt, Courbet, Degas or Picasso
have succumbed to their fantasies, obsessions and
libido, and produced erotic works that the censors have
taken good care to keep from the public. For Erotica
Universalis, we surface from the subterranean realms
of the museums to enter those of our national and pri-

vate libraries. Here we discover that not only most of our

famous writers, such as Ovid, Aretino, Voltaire, Verlaine
or Maupassant, wrote erotic texts that bordered on
indecency, but also that great artists like Boucher,
Fragonard, Dal or Magritte were inspired to provide
suitable illustrations for these naughty books. For this
special anniversary edition, we have culled highlights
from our Erotica Universalis collection. A banquet for the
imagination and a feast of the eye!

The author: Gilles Nret is an art historian, journalist,

writer, and museum correspondent. He has organized
several art retrospectives in Japan and founded the
SEIBU museum and the Wildenstein Gallery in Tokyo. He
has directed art reviews such as LOeil and Connaissance
des Arts and received the Elie Faure Prize in 1981 for
his publications. He is the editor of TASCHENs catalogues raisonns of the works of Monet and Velzquez,
as well as the author of Dal: Painted Works.

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FASHION NOW

Whos who and

whats hot
The Bible of fashion.
A complete anthology of
modernity and an
essential part of your
library.
Elle, Madrid

Fashion Now is the first comprehensive anthology of

contemporary fashion. Compiled by the style-savvy staff
of the seminal monthly i-D, Fashion Now profiles the
work of the 150 most important designers around the
globe, focusing on not only the biggest names but also
the most exciting up-and-coming talent. With A to Z
designer entries that include exclusive interviews, biographical information, photos of recent designs by todays
leading photographers, and current catwalk shots,
Fashion Now is a vital contemporary reference book, a
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The editors: Terry Jones is the founder and creative

director of i-D magazine. He started his fashion career
in the 1970s as art director of Vanity Fair and Vogue UK;
since leaving Vogue in 1977, his Instant Design studio
has produced catalogues, campaigns, exhibitions and
books, including Smile i-D, published by TASCHEN in
2001. Avril Mair is the editor of i-D. Her assignments
have included interviewing Kate Moss, Courtney Love,
Helmut Lang and Tom Ford. Avril Mair was text editor of
TASCHENs Smile i-D. She also writes for Self Service
and Showstudio.com.

FASHION NOW
Ed. Terry Jones, Avril Mair / Softcover with flaps, Klotz,
format: 15.2 x 19.5 cm (6 x 7.7 in.), 576 pp.
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THE MALE NUDE

For anyone who worships

the male body or wants to know
why others do
The definitive anthology
of the male nude,
right up to the present day.
The Mirror, London

The actual book is completely dot-free.

While the female nude has long played a conspicuous

role in western iconography, the male nude has not
always enjoyed such adoration. This collection provides
an overdue review of material that at one time could
only be bought under the counter, beginning with the
anonymous erotica of the 19th century. It features the
pioneer homoerotic nude photographs of Baron Wilhelm
von Gloeden, posing nude youths in classical postures
at Taormina in Sicily. It includes illustrations from
groundbreaking magazines such as Physique Pictorial,
the leading organ of the mid-50s gay scene, and it

covers the entire range from classic masters of male

nude photography, such as Herbert List, George Platt
Lynes or Robert Mapplethorpe, to the pin-up beefcake
of the sex magazines.
The editor: David Leddick has been an officer in the
US army, a dancer with the Metropolitan Opera in New
York and creative director of leading cosmetics brands.
He has written and edited photographic books and has
also been an advertising consultant. He divides his time
between Paris, Miami Beach and New York.

THE MALE NUDE

David W. Leddick / Softcover with flaps, Klotz,
format: 14 x 19.5 cm (5.5 x 7.7 in.), 576 pp.
Editions
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20th CENTURY PHOTOGRAPHY

Images of the century

Defining images of photographic art

in this century which kept me
turning the 750+ pages with enthusiasm
for many an hour.Photo Art International, United Kingdom

The history of photography began some 150 years

ago, but only relatively recently has it been fully
recognised as a medium in its own right. Colognes
Museum Ludwig was the first museum of contemporary art to devote a substantial section to international
photography. The L. Fritz Gruber collection, from
which this book is drawn, is one of the most important
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museums holdings. This book provides a fascinating

insight into the collections rich diversity; from conceptual art to abstraction to reportage, all of the major
movements and genres are represented via a vast
selection of the centurys most remarkable photographs.
From Ansel Adams to Piet Zwart, over 850 works are
presented in alphabetical order by photographer, with
descriptive texts and photographers biographical

20th CENTURY PHOTOGRAPHY

Museum Ludwig Cologne / Softcover with flaps, Klotz,
format: 14 x 19.5 cm (5.5 x 7.7 in.), 760 pp.
Editions
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French 382284084X / German 3822840815
Portuguese 3822842273 / Spanish 3822840823

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details, providing a comprehensive and indispensable

overview of 20th century photography.
Edited by the Museum Ludwig Cologne
The authors: Reinhold Mielbeck, Marianne BiegerThielemann, Grard A. Goodrow, Lilian Haberer,
Ute Prllochs, Anke Solbrig, Thomas von Taschitzki,
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1000 RECORD COVERS

A fascinating survey
of cover art

... beautifully presented by TASCHEN to

induce repeat dipping and much page sniffing ...
Vinyl revival? This book single-handedly
champions the cause.Inpress, Melbourne

1000 RECORD COVERS

Michael Ochs / Softcover with flaps, Klotz, format: 14 x 19.5 cm
(5.5 x 7.7 in.), 576 pp.
Editions
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Record covers are a sign of our life and times. Like the
music on the discs, they address such issues as love,
life, death, fashion, and rebellion. For music fans the
covers are the expression of a period, of a particular
time in their lives. Many are works of art and have
become as famous as the music they stand forAndy
Warhols covers, for example, including the banana he
designed for The Velvet Underground. This special edition of 1000 Record Covers presents a selection of the

best 60s to 90s rock album covers from music archivist,

disc jockey, journalist, and ex-record publicity executive
Michael Ochss enormous private collection. Both a trip
down memory lane and a study in the evolution of cover
art, this is a sweeping look at an under-appreciated art
form.
The author: Michael Ochs developed an addiction to
Rock and Roll in the early 50s. To feed his habit, Ochs

headed the publicity departments of Columbia, Shelter,

and ABC Records in the 60s and 70s. He has also been
a disc jockey, taught a rock-history course for UCLA and
written for such magazines as Rock, Melody Maker,
Cashbox, and Crawdaddy. Michael Ochs established the
Michael Ochs Archives in the mid-70s. The archives currently house millions of photographs and over 100,000
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1000 TATTOOS

The art of the tattoo

A fascinating and disconcerting book in which, on every page,
the human body is displayed to fire the imagination of each of us
Connexion, France

1000 TATTOOS
Henk Schiffmacher / Softcover with flaps, Klotz, format:
14 x 19.5 cm (5.5 x 7.7 in.), 576 pp.
Editions
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Whether youre thinking of getting a tattoo or just

want to see to what lengths others have gone in
decorating their bodies, this is the book to check out.
This special 25th anniversary edition of 1000 Tattoos
explores the history of the art worldwide via designs
and photosfrom 19th century engravings to tribal
body art, from circus ladies of the 20s to classic
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of tattooing.
The editor:
For years, Henk Schiffmacher has been recognised as
one of the stars of the tattoo scene. His Amsterdam
studio attracts countless tattoo pilgrims, and he also
runs the Amsterdam Tattoo Museum, which exhibits
material from Schiffmachers own vast historical and
contemporary collection.

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THE GOLDEN AGE OF ADVERTISING THE 50s

Colorful capitalism
The whole TASCHEN team
should be congratulated
on this fine piece of cultural
archaeology ...
The Richmond Review, London

THE GOLDEN AGE OF ADVERTISING THE 50S

Ed. Jim Heimann / Hardcover, format: 16.7 x 21.7 cm
(6.6 x 8.5 in.), 352 pp.
Editions
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As McCarthyism swept across the United States and

capitalism was king, white America enjoyed a feeling of
pride and security that was reflected in advertising.
Carelessly flooding society with dangerous misinformation, companies in the 50s promoted everything from
vacations in Las Vegas, where guests could watch
atomic bombs detonate, to cigarettes as healthy moodenhancers, promoted by a baby who claims his mother

feels better after she smokes a Marlboro. In this 25th

anniversary special edition, youll find ads for cars,
travel, technology, liquor, cigarettes, movies, appliances,
furniture, war bonds, toothpaste, you name itthe full
spectrum of products and services available to the
eager American consumer. These ads portray an accurate picture of the colorful capitalism that dominated
the spirit of the 50s. Bursting with fresh, crisp colors,

these ads have been digitally mastered to look as bright

and new as the day they first hit the newsstands.
The editor: Jim Heimann is a resident of Los Angeles,
a graphic designer, writer, historian, and instructor at
Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, California. He
is the author of numerous books on architecture, popular culture, and Hollywood history.

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ARCHITECTURE NOW!

The best of contemporary

architectural design
A cross-section of existing projects,
plus some truly experimental ideas still only alive
in cyberspace.TIME OUT, London

ARCHITECTURE NOW!
Philip Jodidio / Hardcover, format: 17.1 x 21.7 cm
(6.7 x 8.5 in.), 352 pp.
Editions
English/French/German 3822840912
Italian/Spanish/Portuguese 3822840920

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The crme de la crme of the most influential

architects and architectural firmsthe definitive
reference guide to contemporary architectural
design.
Here youll find familiar names, such as O. Gehry, Meier,
Ando, Foster, and Starck, as well as a host of brilliant
future stars. Highlights include Jakob & MacFarlanes
morphological George Restaurant at the Centre Georges

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Pompidou, Paris, Diller & Scofidios Blur Building

proposal for the International Expo 2001 in Switzerland,
and Herzog & De Meurons remarkable Tate Modern.
Arranged alphabetically by architect or firm, with biographical and contact information and an extensive
selection of photographs and illustrations, this volume
presents the highlights of Architecture Now! Vol 1.

The author:
Philip Jodidio has written more than fifteen books on
contemporary architecture, including monographs on
Tadao Ando, Norman Foster, Richard Meier and Alvaro
Siza. He has been the Editor-in-Chief of Connaissance
des Arts, the most widely distributed French art
monthly, since 1980.

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ART NOW

Contemporary art
in a nutshell
The definitive guide
to modern art.

ARENA, London

ART NOW
Ed. Uta Grosenick, Burkhard Riemschneider / Hardcover,
format: 17.1 x 21.7 cm (6.7 x 8.5 in.), 352 pp.
Editions
English/French/German 3822840939
Italian/Spanish/Portuguese 3822840947

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This Art Now 25th anniversary special edition brings

together recent work and biographical information on
over 80 of todays most influential artists, forming a
broad and vibrant spectrum of the work that has shaped
the art world in recent years.
Featured artists include:
Matthew Barney, Maurizio Cattelan, John Currin,
Tacita Dean, Thomas Demand, Rineke Dijkstra,

Douglas Gordon, Andreas Gursky, Thomas

Hirschhorn, Damien Hirst, Mike Kelley, Martin
Kippenberger, Jeff Koons, Sharon Lockhart, Won
Ju Lim, Paul McCarthy, Mariko Mori, Sarah Morris,
Vik Muniz, Takashi Murakami, Shirin Neshat, Albert
Oehlen, Chris Ofili, Gabriel Orozco, Jorge Pardo,
Elizabeth Peyton, Thomas Ruff, Cindy Sherman,
Thomas Struth, Wolfgang Tillmans, Rirkrit
Tiravanija, Luc Tuymans, Jeff Wall, and Andrea Zittel.

The editors: Uta Grosenick has worked at the

Deichtorhallen in Hamburg and the Bundeskunsthalle
in Bonn, and was curator at the Kunstmuseum
Wolfsburg. Since 1996 she has been working as a
freelance editor (Art at the Turn of the Millennium,
Women Artists) and organizer of exhibitions. Art historian Burkhard Riemschneider runs an art gallery
in Berlin and has published several monographs on
contemporary artists.

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FORBIDDEN EROTICA

From bloomers to bikinis:

sexy photos since
the early days of photography
... the images and the people
seem much more authentic than anything we see today.
Playboy, United States

FORBIDDEN EROTICA
The Rotenberg Collection / Hardcover, format: 17.1 x 21.7 cm
(6.7 x 8.5 in.), 352 pp.

Keep your fingers crossed

you dont find a picture of your mom!

Mark Rotenberg was inspired to begin collecting lost

and forgotten erotic photographs after he stumbled
upon over a thousand very graphic vintage photos in a
dumpster in Brooklyn. His collection now tops out at
about 95,000 photos covering the period from 1860 to

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1960. This special 25th anniversary edition draws highlights from Rotenbergs collection of crazy hardcore
photographs that would make your grandmother
squirm. How odd it is to see ladies in bloomers and
corsets with men sporting handlebar moustaches,

Editions
English/French/German 3822841102

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transfixed in the raunchiest of positions!

Introduction by Laura Mirsky.
The actual book is completely dot-free.

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BEST MOVIES OF THE 90s

The must-have
90s movie book
Stellar Images bring out
the best from a mixed decade.
Variety, USA

BEST MOVIES OF THE 90s

Jrgen Mller / Hardcover, format: 17.1 x 21.7 cm
(6.7 x 8.5 in.), 352 pp.
Editions
English 3822841145 / French 3822841137
German 3822841110 / Spanish 3822841129
Dutch 382284134X

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Hey, did you realize you were making history when you
went to see The Blair Witch Project, one of the most
profitable movies ever made? Do you know what it
took to recreate the sinking of the Titanic, what a jump
cut is, or who the leading box office stars of the 90s
are? These are just a few of the countless things youll
learn in this new book dedicated to celluloid history
of the 90s. This guide presents our selection of the

best movies from the years 1990 to 1999, covering a

wide range of genres, budgets, and cultures, and
revealing details from behind the scenes. Packed full
of photos and film stills, this opulent factbook pays
homage to cinema around the world at the end of the
20th century.

The editor: Jrgen Mller studied art history in

Bochum, Paris, Pisa, and Amsterdam. He has worked as
an art critic, a curator of numerous exhibitions, a visiting
professor at various universities, and has published
books and numerous articles on cinema and art history.
Currently he holds the chair for art history at the
University of Dresden, where he lives. Mller is the
editor of TASCHENs Movies decade series.

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PHOTO ICONS

The stories behind

historys most extraordinary
photographs
Une analyse minutieuse par un historien
rudit. Chaque clich est accompagn dun
commentaire passionnant.Le Monde, Paris

PHOTO ICONS
Hans-Michael Koetzle / Hardcover, format: 15.5 x 21.7 cm
(6.1 x 8.5 in.), 352 pp.
Editions
English 3822840963 / French 3822840971
German 3822840955

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Photographs have a strange and powerful way of shaping the way we see the world and influencing our
perceptions of reality. To demonstrate the unique and
profound influence on culture and society that photographs have, Photo Icons puts the most important landmarks in the history of photography under the microscope.
Each chapter of this special edition focuses on a single

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image which is described and analyzed in detail, in

aesthetic, historical, and artistic contexts. The book
begins with the very first permanent images (Nicphore
Nipces 1827 eight-hour-exposure rooftop picture
and Louis Daguerres famous 1839 street scene) and
takes the reader up through the present day, via the
avant-garde photography of the 1920s and works such
as Dorothea Langes Migrant Mother (1936), Robert

Doisneaus Kiss in Front of City Hall (1950), and Martin

Parrs 'New European photography.'
The author: Hans-Michael Koetzle is a Munich-based
freelance author and journalist, focusing mainly on
history and the aesthetics of photography. He has published numerous books on photography and has been
editor-in-chief of the magazine Leica World since 1996.

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SCANDINAVIAN DESIGN

Scandtastic!
Designers & companies
10-GRUPPEN
AINO AALTO
ALVAR AALTO
EERO AARNIO
CARL-AXEL ACKING
LIS AHLMANN
ARTEK
ASPLUND

ERIK GUNNAR ASPLUND

THORVALD BINDESBLL
JONAS BOHLIN
NANNA DITZEL
VUOKKO ESKOLINNURMESNIEMI
JOSEF FRANK
FRITZ HANSEN
NIELS GAMMELGAARD

ELSA GULLBERG
FRIDA HANSEN
SREN HANSEN
PIET HEIN
POUL HENNINGSEN
JOHAN HULDT
& JAN DRANGER
PETER HVIDT & ORLA
MLGAARD-NIELSEN

IKEA
MAIJA ISOLA
ARNE JACOBSEN
JACOB JACOBSEN
GRETE JALK
GOCKEN JOBS
& LISBET JOBS
LISA JOHANSSON-PAPE
FINN JUHL

DORA JUNG
KLLEMO
POUL KJRHOLM
KAARE KLINT
VIBEKE KLINT
MOGENS KOCH
YRJ KUKKAPURO
LAMMHULTS
AXEL LARSSON
CARL & KARIN LARSSON
3 LE KLINT
MARIE GUDME LETH
STIG LINDBERG
GUNNAR MAGNSSON
CARL MALMSTEN

MARIMEKKO
SVEN MARKELIUS
BRUNO MATHSSON
BRGE MOGENSEN
GERHARD MUNTHE
NORWAY SAYS
YKI NUMMI
ANTTI NURMESNIEMI
PETER OPSVIK
STEEN STERGAARD
VERNER PANTON
ELIEL SAARINEN
ASTRID SAMPE
GUDJN SAMELSSON
THOMAS SANDELL

SNOWCRASH
MAGNUS STEPHENSEN
STOKKE
ILKKA SUPPANEN
ILMARI TAPIOVAARA
PAAVO TYNELL
JRN UTZON
KRISTIAN VEDEL
POUL VOLTHER
OLE WANSCHER
HANS WEGNER
TAPIO WIRKKALA

Packed as tight as herring

with design companies and artists
from 1900 to the present.
Vanity Fair, New York

SCANDINAVIAN DESIGN
Charlotte & Peter Fiell / Hardcover, format: 16.9 x 21.7 cm
(6.65 x 8.5 in.), 352 pp.
Editions
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German 3822841153 / Spanish 3822841161

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Scandinavians are exceptionally gifted in design.

They are world-famous for their inimitable, democratic
designs which bridge the gap between crafts and industrial production. The marriage of beautiful, organic
forms with everyday functionality is one of the primary
strengths of Scandinavian design and one of the reasons why Scandinavian creations are so cherished
and sought after. This guide provides a detailed look at

Scandinavian design from 1900 to the present day, with

in-depth entries on featured designers and design-led
companies, plus essays on the similarities and differences in approach between Norway, Sweden, Finland,
Iceland, and Denmark.
The authors: Charlotte and Peter Fiell run a design
consultancy in London specializing in the sale, acquisi-

tion, study and promotion of design artifacts. They have

lectured widely, curated a number of exhibitions, and
written numerous articles and books on design and
designers, including TASCHENs Decorative Arts series,
1000 Chairs, Design of the 20th Century, Industrial
Design A-Z, Designing the 21st Century, and Graphic
Design for the 21st Century.

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WOMEN ARTISTS

Its a womens world

MARINA
ABRAMOVIC
LAURIE ANDERSON
JANINE ANTONI
VANESSA BEECROFT
LOUISE BOURGEOIS
HANNE DARBOVEN
SONIA DELAUNAY
RINEKE DIJKSTRA

MARLENE DUMAS
TRACEY EMIN
VALIE EXPORT
SYLVIE FLEURY
KATHARINA
FRITSCH
ELLEN GALLAGHER
ISA GENZKEN
NAN GOLDIN

NATALIA
GONCHAROVA
BARBARA
HEPWORTH
EVA HESSE
HANNAH HCH
CANDIDA HFER
NANCY HOLT
JENNY HOLZER

REBECCA HORN
MAGDALENA
JETELOV
FRIDA KAHLO
TOBA KHEDOORI
LEE KRASNER
BARBARA KRUGER
LOUISE LAWLER
TAMARA DE

LEMPICKA
SHERRIE LEVINE
AGNES MARTIN
TRACEY MOFFATT
MARIKO MORI
SHIRIN NESHAT
LOUISE NEVELSON
CADY NOLAND
GEORGIA OKEEFFE

YOKO ONO
MERET OPPENHEIM
ELIZABETH PEYTON
GERMAINE RICHIER
BRIDGET RILEY
PIPILOTTI RIST
SUSAN
ROTHENBERG
NIKI DE SAINT

PHALLE
CAROLEE
SCHNEEMANN
CINDY SHERMAN
KIKI SMITH
ELAINE
STURTEVANT
ROSEMARIE
TROCKEL

ADRIANA VAREJO
KARA WALKER
PAE WHITE
RACHEL WHITEREAD

... Un formidable objet

de connaissance, stimulant
et provocateur!
Photo nouvelles, France

WOMEN ARTISTS
Ed. Uta Grosenick / Hardcover, format: 17.1 x 21.7 cm
(6.7 x 8.5 in.), 352 pp.
Editions
Dutch 3822841358 / English 3822841226
French 3822841218 / German 3822841196
Portuguese 382284229X / Spanish 382284120X

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Many of the centurys greatest artistic talents grace the

pages of this tome, each artist represented by six pages
of illustrations and photographs covering the various
phases of her life and work, including biographical portraits and text. The media covered range from the standard painting, sculpture, and photography to concept

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art, performance, body art, video, feminist actions,

installations, and interactive projects. Presented in
alphabetical order by artist, Women Artists is an indispensable reference guide and a joy to flip through.

The editor: Uta Grosenick has worked at the Deichtorhallen in Hamburg and the Bundeskunsthalle in Bonn,
and was curator at the Kunstmuseum Wolfsburg. Since
1996 she has been working as a freelance editor (Art at
the Turn of the Millennium, TASCHEN, 1999) and organizer
of exhibitions.

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1980

Comic beginnings

Photo 2-4: Michael Kriegeskorte

...for young Benedikt Taschen: 18 years old + 25 square meters = TASCHEN COMICS shop in Cologne, Germany (1, 4). After
years of collecting, Benedikt settles down in his own shop, selling a huge selection of new and rare collectors comics. Invite for
the opening of the shop (2). The very first TASCHEN COMICS publication, Sally Forth (3).

1981

TASCHEN COMICS gets off its feet, producing its own catalogs (1, 5)

and welcoming some new collaborators: Ludwig Koenemann (2), a brilliant young man full of
fresh and unconventional ideas, responsible for worldwide distribution. Hubertus Rder (4) who
takes care of administration & finance and Michael Kriegeskorte (circled, left) of design &
production. Not yet 20, Benedikt (3) has big hopes and plans for the future of his company....

5
1

1982 New digs

2

1983

High hopes,
learning the ropes: here are

4
3

A three-floor shop becomes TASCHEN COMICS new home (2). Benedikt

sends out funny invites (1) for the grand opening, poses for Der Spiegel in
front of one of his posters (3) and has great success with Ray Banana (4),
a detective story.

two examples from this years wonderful-looking

but unfortunately not-so-well-selling comics
lineup. People claimed to love them, but apparently forgot to buy them (too bad today
theyre worth a small fortune!)

Surreal success! Relief, happiness and revolution: Magritte saves

the day (and the company). Penniless Benedikt borrows last money from mother,
father and aunt to buy 40,000 remainders of a Magritte book printed in English.
The bet pays off: 40,000 Germans went for it. The years summer catalog features
a photo of Woody Allen by Annie Leibovitz (2) and a book of her photographs is also
printed under TASCHENs name (3). 1984 also sees the buying of rights for Reinhart
Wolfs New York (4), photographs of skyscrapers face-to-face. The original edition was
priced at 168 Deutschmarks too much! TASCHEN sells it for 30 and sales go sky
high.

1984

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1985

Bingo with Ingo

TASCHENs edition of Dal (4) sports 1000 misprints, according to editor Ingo F. Walther, who boldly
claims he could do much better. So he was hired to edit the very first TASCHEN original publication
and the first book in the Basic Art series, Picasso (1) (which has been translated into 25 languages
and is still in print today). Ingo and Benedikt at the Frankfurt Book Fair, on the left an early and
successful foray into non-book territory: the Build Your Own Skeleton cut-out book (2) and Rolf
Brgel (3), the careful caretaker takes care of Klsch-beer.
1
4

1986

Some ideas simply dont fly: i.e. Cologne Bachelors (4), a photo-guide to the citys
single men, was meant to be the first in a series featuring bachelors and bachelorettes from cities all over the world. This one was a Rohrkrepierer (lonely
loser). And editor Angelika Muthesius, who was hired especialy to catch all these
bachelors became the future wife of Benedikt. A poster features Benedikts
daughter, Marlene (1), announcing

I dont want a taschen-book, I want

a book by TASCHEN!

(You see, TASCHEN means pocket in German.) The TASCHEN-MOBILE hits

Germany (2, 3) if you cant get the books to the booksellers, bring the
booksellers to the books (and keep them locked in the van until they seal their
order i.e. whatever is proposed!) Sleeping beauty M.C. Escher (5) had been lying
low since the 70s until we acquired the rights.

3
1
4
5
2

1987

inflatable business

TASCHEN decides to pump up the action and move into

.
Marsupilami squeak toys (1) and blow-up animals hit bookstores by the thousands as TASCHEN sees
a great future for non-books being sold in bookstores. After selling 200,000 inflatable gorillas (2),
bookstores were tired of the idea and 100,000 more orphaned apes had to find new homes.
Hey, whats cooking? Well, unfortunately not the Dinnerparty la Perestroika Russian cookbook (3).
Relief (4), a 3D photo book, helped relieve us from the pierogi misfortune, but then the flipbooks (5)
flopped.

1988

Gaud (1), which means crazy fun in southern Germany, was the first title in the Big Art series and a huge seller for
years. Benedikt celebrates with Klaus Honnef (2), author of Contemporary Art (3). 20th Century Furniture Design (4) by
Peter Gssel and edited by Angelika, is the first TASCHEN book to sport a stylized, modern design. On the 1987 catalog
(5), Salvador happily complains

A genius like me for just DM 9.95?

Now publishing in over 20 languages and minimizing distribution costs, TASCHEN has figured out how to make and sell
great books for ridiculously low prices!

Say no to kimono: TASCHEN really sucks in the fashion business (1),

so its

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1989

with a serious double jumbo set (2) on The Complete Paintings of Van Gogh,
marking the 100 year anniversary of his death (sales were spectacular thanks,
Vincent and Ingo!)

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Photo 2-3: Klaus Frahm

1
Photo: Uli Sigg

1990

Old house, new house, bauhaus...

TASCHEN relocates into a rare 19th-century mansion in Colgone (2),
hangs up a Kippenberger sculpture (3), celebrates the publication of Karl
Lagerfelds photography (1), and publishes more very successful titles: bauhaus (4) and Architecture in the 20th Century, all three edited by Angelika
Muthesius.
2

Ein Jahrhundertknstler aus Deutschland:

1991

Martin Kippenberger at the office (7), and signing Cicciolinas T-shirt at her book launch party (4).
His first book (1) really sets TASCHEN as a publisher to celebrate contemporary artists by working
with them while they are young and alive. Triple X: ex-porn queen, ex-member of parliament, exwife of Jeff Koons, Cicciolina (5). Benedikt croons Edith Piafs A quoi a sert, lamour on his first
and only record album (3). Giger and Starck are two of TASCHENs favorite shining stars (2, 6). The
publication of Ingo F. Walthers Picasso double jumbo (8) is regarded as the definitive introduction to the scope and range of Picassos work by The Times, London.

Photo: Wolfgang Bellwinkel

Embrace your past: Jeff Koons, the American Jahrhundertknstler and his TASCHEN book (3).
Benedikt makes a serious face in front of a Paul McCarthy sculpture (1).

Koons or cookbooks?

Taschen and Koenemann (2) dont see eye to eye: after

12 years of collaboration, Koenemann doesnt agree on TASCHENs publishing philosophy whether or not
a particular title sells is not wholly the point, its about producing a collection of books you
can be proud of and sets off on his own.
2

1992

1993

From here to the world, from Osaka to No-saka...

Photo: Ralph Gibson

our first Japanese office in Osaka was losing one Yen after the other. Maybe we would
have committed hara-kiri if we hadnt loved the country and, in particular, our secret
Japanese weapon and mysterious supporter, Satomi-san (3). On the other hand the catalog
is in full bloom (1), the Soutine uvre catalog (2) is a serious success and flies out of the
warehouse (4).

1994

Luxury
4
le$$

Dinner at TASCHEN: Angelika Taschen (1). Paris Interiors (2) kicks off
TASCHENs most popular series and editor Angelika Taschen is called
the mother of all coffee table books. Other 1994 highlights include
Eric Krolls Fetish Girls (3) and Dal: The Complete Paintings (4) by
Gilles Nret.

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1995

Leg language your kind of talk?

Elmer knows Batters and gets his first book (5) out at the age of 76.
As Benedikt tells Vanity Fair: You see, its nice for these older guys to
finally have their work taken seriously. Then they die. But they die happy. 5
Wolfgang Tillmans (3) is not that type of guy. He gets published at the age
of 27. The Chicago Book Expo (1) surprises bookworms with XXL-size
books, including the ever-popular Erotica Universalis (1) by Gilles Nret.
Moroccan Interiors (2) is booming and while Christo & Jeanne Claude (4)
wrap the Reichstag many talers cash into TASCHENs pockets.

3
Photo: Eric Kroll

Photo: Jeanloup Sieff

Photo: Eric Kroll

1996

Some like it not

Eric Krolls photo for the Satisfy your Senses campaign

won the prestigious award for the most tasteless advertising of the year (3), while
Benedikts iguana mohawk (1) had no chance. Art tycoon Daniel Wildenstein and
Benedikt get snapped by Jeanloup Sieff (4) on the occasion of this years art book sensation, the Monet uvre Catalogue by the Wildenstein Institute, edited by Gilles Nret.
Another seller was Museum Ludwigs 20th Century Photography Klotz (2), edited by
Simone Philippi.

Eye to eye to Eric Stanton

TASCHEN heats up with an amazing volume on The

Art of Eric Stanton (2), edited by resident friend and
collaborator, photographer Eric Kroll (3) and Burkhard
Riemschneider.
Frans Lantings Eye to Eye (1) is published, recently
proclaimed one of the centurys best non-fiction books
by National Public Radios FORUM show, and The
Complete Work of Pierre et Gilles surreal, dreamy,
sexy hand-painted photos (4).

1997
4

1998
1

A passion for TASCHEN The Male Nude by David

Leddick (1) and 1000 Chairs by Charlotte and Peter Fiell (2) are 1998s
Cashkltze. And Jazz seen by William Claxton (3) wins this years publishers darling award. TASCHEN Spain opens its Madrid office. Fewer and
better troops and simpler administration: the TASCHEN staff in the pink
at the annual Christmas party in Cologne (4).

1999
2

SUMO takes it all Vanity Fair writes,SUMO is the biggest bound volume produced in the 20th

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century: 460 pages, measuring two and a half feet tall by one and a half feet wide, and weighting 66
pounds. The production is a nightmare and its the team that makes it work (1): among them Petra Franz
(1st from left) manages to have all celebrities autograph Sumo copy #1, Veronica Weller (4th f. l.) responsible
for ww public relations, Horst Neuzner (6th f. l.) and Pedro Lisboa (12th f. l.) for production. Sitting: June
Newton, Sumo editor and Helmut Newton. Other highlights: Art at the Turn of the Millennium by Burkhard
Riemschneider (3), the years best-selling art book, and The Garden at Eichsttt (2), edited by Petra LamersSchtze. TASCHEN Japan opens its Tokyo office. Gilles Nret smokes a cigar at the Caf Flore in Paris (4)
and Frans Lanting, Bill Claxton, and Julius Shulman celebrate at the Giants of the Camera party at the
Chemosphere House, Hollywood (5).

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Photo: William Claxton

2000 Big success

World record for the most expensive book published in the 20th century (1): Helmut Newtons SUMO
copy #1, autographed by over 80 celebrities featured in it, went for US$ 304,000 at a charity auction in
Berlin in April 2000. We could have used the cash to pay for a big party, but we decided it would be better spent helping troubled children lead safe and healthy lives, so we donated the entire sum to charity.
In September our Paris TASCHEN Store, located in the heart of St. Germain, opened its doors to the
public (2). Designed by Philippe Starck (3), the shop made a big splash with the public and in the press.
Modernism lovers rejoiced when Neutra Complete Works was published (4).

Photo: June Newton

2001

Its getting
hot in here...
Taking a big leap into the domain of the
silver screen, we published our first film
book, dedicated to Billy Wilders raucous
comedy, Some Like it Hot. The participation of Jack Lemmon and Billy Wilder
(1), both of whom died not long after,
was a very special privilege. The warm
and enthusiastic echoes we heard from
around the world encouraged us to
make Film a permanent category in our
catalog. Soon afterward, we published
Movies of the 90s, to the delight of
movie lovers everywhere, as well as
the first volume of the Great Escapes
series.

2002
Art (un)limited Araki marked the birth of a new

series, TASCHEN Limited: lavish, limited-edition books for

collectors and die-hard fans. Marilyn by Andr de Dienes was
also published in 2002, coinciding with the 40th anniversary
of Monroes death. Packaged in an oversized Kodak film box,
photographer Andr de Dieness photos and memoirs revealed
a little-known side of sweet, darling Norma Jean. In September,
Leni Riefenstahl turned 100 and we published Africa, the
second title in the TASCHEN Limited series, just in time to
celebrate (1). TASCHEN America moved its
offices from cool New York to hot hot
Hollywood (2), Case Study Houses made a
splash (3) and our two-volume reprint of
Martin Luthers 1534 Bible became an
instant bestseller soon after it was published in December. Who would have thought?

2003

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GOAT goes public

TASCHEN and Art Basel Miami Beach celebrated the U.S. premiere of Muhammad Ali tribute book GOAT at the historic site
of Alis 1964 triumph over Sonny Liston (1, 2). Honoring the
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Champ were many of the books contributing authors and
photographers, including principal photographers Howard
Bingham and Neil Leifer, trainer Angelo Dundee, and Jeff Koons, who created the art piece
included with the Champs Edition of the book. Other celebrities attending the
event included host Will Smith, rapper/producer P. Diddy, and Etta James and
the Roots Band. Another heavyweight knockout: our XL Leonardo da Vinci (3).
Old Europe in Beverly Hills there goes the neighborhood.... On November
18th, the Beverly Hills TASCHEN Store opened its doors (4). TASCHEN darling
Philippe Starck created the stunning interior, whose glossy walnut, cast bronze, purple mirrors, golden leather, and one-of-a-kind handmade glass walls
set the shop apart from any other bookstore in history. Albert Oehlen created
20 computer-generated collages for the walls and ceiling, inspired by the wide
selection of TASCHEN books. On opening night TASCHEN authors, photographers and artists were met by an enthusiastic crowd. Among the usual
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suspects in attendance were hordes of celebrities.

2004

That Faulpelz family feeling!

In January, the first-ever Faulpelzfest was held in Los Angeles

to reward the eight Find Faulpelz contest winners, who got to
meet the mysterious editor hidden in many TASCHEN books (1).
In October, the Taschen familys private art collection went on
show at the Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofa and the
Palacio Velzquez in Madrid: a Martin Kippenberger retrospective, as well as a sweeping exhibition (2), principally featuring
works by Oehlen, Kippenberger, Jeff Koons, Mike Kelley, and
Christopher Wool with pieces by other key artists such as Cindy
Sherman, Wolfgang Tilllmans, Helmut Newton, Julius Shulman,
Elmer Batters, and Eric Stanton.

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