Helmut Newton. Polaroids - Tashen - Polaroids occupy a special place in photography. Instant printing and the absence of editing tools give these one-of-a-kind images a bewitching reality: In no other photographic medium does the moment find its material form with such sincerity and speed. Throughout his career, Helmut Newton has used polaroids not only for their poetics, but also as a crucial tool for testing lighting and composition before a shot begins. Many photographers threw away these tests. Luckily for us, Newton has kept his, allowing his widow June Newton to assemble this fascinating behind-the-scenes look at some of his greatest shoots, from classic nudes in Milan to latex shots in St. Tropez. With images, visible folds or calligraphy, these shots of the seventies, eighties and nineties are similar to the preparatory sketches of pictorial masterpieces. Offering a fascinating insight into Newton's direction and creative process, they are works of art in their own right and a historical testament to a bygone era of fashion photography. - English languages - Pages: 224