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Sebastião Salgados eindringliche Schwarz-Weiß-Fotografien aus dem Projekt GENESIS zeigen Völker und Landschaften, die vom verheerenden Ansturm moderner Gesellschaft und Entwicklung unberührt blieben - Salgados "Liebeserklärung an unseren Planeten".

Als Benedikt Taschen die bedeutendste Porträtfotografin der Gegenwart, Annie Leibovitz , bat, ihre Bilder in einem Buch im SUMO-Format zu sammeln, war sie von der Herausforderung fasziniert. Die Entwicklung des Projekts dauerte mehrere Jahre, und als es schließlich 2014 veröffentlicht wurde, wog es 26 Kilogramm. Der begehrte SUMO Annie Leibovitz ist nun in einer unlimitierten XXL-Ausgabe erhältlich. Leibovitz blickt auf ein über 40-jähriges Schaffen zurück , angefangen bei ihrer Arbeit als Fotojournalistin für die Zeitschrift Rolling Stone in den 1970er-Jahren bis hin zu den konzeptionellen Porträts, die sie für Vanity Fair und Vogue gemacht hat. Sie wählte ikonische Bilder aus - zum Beispiel John Lennon und Yoko Ono in ihrer letzten Umarmung verschlungen - aber auch Porträts, die selten oder nie zuvor zu sehen waren. Das Annie Leibovitz SUMO thematisiert politische und kulturelle Geschichte, von Königin Elisabeth II. und Richard Nixon bis hin zu Laurie Anderson und Lady Gaga . "Was ich ursprünglich für ein einfaches Vorgehen hielt, nämlich sich vorzustellen, was groß gut aussehen würde, welche Fotos im Großformat funktionierten, entwickelte sich zu etwas anderem", sagte sie damals. "Das Buch ist sehr persönlich und erzählt seine Geschichte mit den Mitteln der Popkultur. Es ist nicht chronologisch geordnet, und es ist keine Retrospektive. Es ist eher so etwas wie eine Achterbahnfahrt." Fans von Annie Leibovitz und den von ihr fotografierten Berühmtheiten können sich mit der unlimitierten Ausgabe nun an dieser Achterbahnfahrt erfreuen.

Von dem Moment an, als Star Wars 1977 auf die Leinwand kam, war das Publikum zu gleichen Teilen fasziniert und entsetzt von dem Halb-Mann-Halb-Maschine-Hybrid Darth Vader. 1999 begann sein Schöpfer George Lucas, dessen Vorgeschichte zu erzählen: wie er als Anakin Skywalker aufwuchs, unter Obi-Wan Kenobi als Jedi ausgebildet wurde und sich in Padmé Amidala, die Königin von Naboo, verliebte, bevor er sich der dunklen Seite seines Wesens zuwandte und fortan mehr einer Maschine als einem Menschen glich. George Lucas erkannte früh die filmischen Möglichkeiten der aufkommenden digitalen Technologie, die ihn in die Lage versetzte, neue Kreaturen und neue Welten in einem größeren Maßstab als je zuvor auf die Leinwand zu bringen. Lucas drehte den ersten digitalen Blockbuster und stieß auf heftigen Widerstand, als er sich für die Verbreitung von digitalen Produktionsmethoden einsetzte. Digitale Kameras, Schauplätze, Charaktere und Projektionen sind heute in der gesamten Branche üblich. Lucas sorgte als einer der ersten für digitale Standards und popularisierte diese moderne Form des Filmemachens. Dieser zweite Band, wiederum in enger Kooperation mit George Lucas und Lucasfilm entstanden, behandelt die Entstehung der Prequel-Trilogie - Episode I: Die dunkle Bedrohung, Episode II: Angriff der Klonkrieger und Episode III: Die Rache der Sith. Enthalten sind auch dieses Mal ein Exklusivinterview mit George Lucas, viele seltene Dokumente, Drehbuchseiten, Produktionsunterlagen, Konzeptentwürfe, Storyboards sowie eine Fülle an Fotos aus den Filmen und von den Dreharbeiten. Über die Reihe TASCHEN ist 40! Seit wir im Jahr 1980 unsere Arbeit als kulturelle Schatzgräber aufgenommen haben, steht TASCHEN für erschwingliche, hochwertige und mitunter tollkühne Publikationen. Ob Kunst oder Körperkult - wir machen's möglich, dass sich Buchwürmer auf der ganzen Welt zu unschlagbaren Preisen ihre eigenen Bibliotheken zusammenstellen. Heute feiern wir unseren 40. Geburtstag und bleiben unserem Motto treu: Die 40th Anniversary Edition versammelt einige der Toptitel unseres Programms in smarten Ausgaben - handliches Format, freundlicher Preis und wie immer mit großer Hingabe produziert.

40th Edition.

Carved wood, secluded courtyards, and frangipani blossoms: soak up the Eastern elegance of these heavenly Indonesian interiors. Opening onto gorgeous green landscapes, majestic mountains, or beautiful coastlines, these Balinese homes exude relaxing, contemplative vibes. Unwind and refresh with this compact showcase of rustic paradises, updated...

From fragrant, labyrinthine souks and delectable cuisine to breathtaking landscapes and welcoming people: Morocco might be a stone's throw from Spain, but it continues to inspire visions of an exotic haven. This edition brings together an eclectic selection of homes to showcase the best of Moroccan wonders, complete with exclusive, inspiring...

Tony Bennett famously sang, "I left my heart in San Francisco," and since the mid-19th century this unique and lyrical Northern Californian City by the Bay has attracted artists, free spirits, dreamers, and entrepreneurs. Close to 500 pages of stunning images sourced from dozens of archives and collections depict the city from its early history...

A crucial visual document of German history, Josef Darchinger's portfolio of postwar West Germany reveals an extraordinary era, caught between increasing affluence and continued penury, between bomb sites and new building, between German Gemutlichkeit and the new threat of the Cold War.

Dig deep into the origins of building. The ground, now often used as a passive foundation for going higher, is rife with possibilities. Bjarne Mastenbroek investigates the relationship architecture has, had, and will have, with site and nature. Through the photography of Iwan Baan and more than 500 analytical drawings by SeARCH, Dig it!...

Peter Lindbergh and Azzedine Alaia, the photographer and the couturier, were united by their love of black, a love that they would cultivate alike in silver print and solid color garments. Accompanying the exhibition Azzedine Alaia, Peter Lindbergh at the Fondation Azzedine Alaia in Paris, this book celebrates their artistic partnership.

Delve into the mesmerizing world of Johannes Vermeer with 'Vermeer. The Complete Works. 40th Ed.', penned by the renowned author, Karl Schütz. Published in 2021, this book is a comprehensive collection of Vermeer's complete works, offering readers an in-depth look into the life and masterpieces of one of the world's most celebrated painters. This book belongs to the genre of Art History, making it a must-have for art enthusiasts and historians alike. Each page is filled with rich descriptions and vivid illustrations, reflecting Vermeer's exceptional talent and unique style. The book is published by Taschen GmbH, a publisher known for its quality publications in the field of art and history. Written in English, this book is not just a visual treat but also a literary masterpiece. It is an excellent addition to your library, providing insights into Vermeer's artistic journey and his contribution to the world of art.

From the Napa Valley to the Hudson Valley, from the Wild West to the South, from the mountains of New Mexico to the coast of Maine: a journey across the USA will take you to legendary landscapes with all kinds of wonderful accommodations. Angelika Taschen presents her favorite destinations: beach houses and desert camps, motels and ranches,...

Discover one of the oddest and most beautiful books of the 19th century. Oliver Byrne's edition of Euclid's Elements combines primary colors with mathematical precision in one dazzling display of form and geometry. Each page anticipates not only the vigor of De Stijl and the Bauhaus but also the information graphics that define today's data...

Raphael is considered, alongside Michelangelo and Leonardo, as the most important artist of the Italian Renaissance. This XXL edition presents 108 paintings, his extensive fresco cycles, architectural projects and tapestries in unprecedented detail. A separate volume presents his more than 770 drawings.

Antoni Gaudi merged Orientalism, natural forms, and new materials into a unique Modernista aesthetic that put Barcelona on the global architecture map. With brand-new photography, plans and drawings by Gaudi himself, as well as an extensive appendix of all his works including furniture and unfinished projects, this XL book takes us through the...

Travel the length and breadth of Africa with this updated guide to the continent's most beautiful hotels. With a refined eye for the X-factor in accommodation, Angelika Taschen takes us to hidden gems across the continent, profiling each getaway through extensive photography and key information. A treasure trove of inspiration for your next...

Peter Beard turned his life on the African continent into a gesamtkunstwerk: a collage of photography, environmental activism, and diary writing. The original edition to this weighty XL tome may have instantly sold out, but it's now back to present the artist's unique world; a realm where high fashion models feed giraffes under the Kenyan sun...

Welcome to the most comprehensive catalogue of logos. Turning its searchlight on internationals' corporate identity, this encyclopedia gathers approximately 4,500 trademarks, with information about the designers, year of creation, country, and brand. In handy reference-book size, this is a sweeping survey of today's visual culture.

Offering a rare glimpse inside the Hermit Kingdom, Guardian journalist and photographer Oliver Wainwright takes us on an architectural journey behind closed doors in the world's most secretive country. From the mosaic-lined lobbies of Soviet-era health centers to the candy-colored interiors of brand new theaters, his photographs shine a...

Discover William Blake's complete 102 illustrations for The Divine Comedy, with excerpts from Dante's epic poem. Featuring an intimate reading of Blake's extraordinary works and many close-up details, this is a breathtaking encounter with two of the finest artistic talents in history, as well as with such universal themes as love, guilt,...

Revisit the 1990s in a massive compendium of advertising gems that sold Generation X and baby boomers everything from Game Boys to Boyz II Men. Featuring six chapters spanning food, fashion, entertainment, and cars, page after page of ads remind us how sex and blockbusters led the way to a decade's worth of ironic, cool, and classic visuals,...

Explore the dark and brooding elegance of Film Noir with this essential handbook to the genre, exploring key noir themes and their most representative movies. Copiously illustrated with film stills as well as original posters, the book also lists TASCHEN's top 50 noir classics. A must for amateurs and aficionados alike.

Explore the darker reality of the City of Angels in this omnibus of photographs and ephemera revealing the underbelly of Los Angeles from the 1920s through the 1950s. From the headline crime of the Black Dahlia to the petty corruption of mayors and cops, discover the flip side of the Southland that inspired the movies and novels which came to...

Michelangelo was a genius of unrivaled virtuosity. This dependable edition traces the extraordinary depth and breadth of his work and his ascent to the elite of the Renaissance and art history with ten richly illustrated chapters covering the artist's paintings, sculptures, and architecture with special focus on the tour de force frescoes of...

A truly modern home must meet many demands; community, privacy, sustainability, and the quirks of its inhabitants. This two-volume compendium surveys 100 of the most outstanding examples of residential architecture, telling the story of each house through photographs, plans, and architect biographies. Featured talents include Shigeru Ban, Tadao...

From majestic desertscapes to magnified lilies and irises, survey the unique and luminous oeuvre of Georgia O'Keeffe, a seminal figure in modern American art and radical pioneer of abstraction. This book follows the artist through her pioneering innovations, major breakthroughs, and inspirational travels through Southeast Asia, India, the...

Meet the pioneer of Pop art in this introduction to Roy Lichtenstein, whose high-impact cartoon-based images exploded onto the art scene at the end of the 1950s and transformed the notion of fine art forever. Appropriating the form and content of mass media, Lichtenstein reveled in American consumer culture while elevating it for critique at...

By the time of his death from AIDS at the age of 31, Keith Haring (1958-1990) was already a wildly successful and popular artist. Haring's original and instantly recognizable style, full of thick black lines, bold colors, and graffiti-inspired cartoon-like figures, won him the appreciation of both the art world and the general public.