World record for the most expensive book published in the 20th century: Helmut Newton's SUMO copy #1, autographed by over 80 celebrities featured in it, goes for US$ 304.000 at a charity auction in Berlin in April 2000, giving Helmut Newton, Benedikt Taschen and auctioneer Simon de Pury cause to celebrate (1).
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 the entire sum is donated to charity.
In September our Paris TASCHEN Store, located in the heart of St. Germain, opens its doors to the public (2). Designed by Philippe Starck (3), the shop makes a big splash with the public and in the press.
Modernism Lovers rejoice when Neutra Complete Works is published (4).
Big success
1. Helmut Newton, Benedikt Taschen and auctioneer Simon de Pury
2. Interiors of the store, designed by Philippe Starck
3. Philippe Starck
