Roy Stuart - Roy Stuart / Volumes I-V - 1998-2008

Roy Stuart (born 1957)

Photo Books Vol. I–V – TASCHEN Verlag
first editions

Description

Complete collection of the legendary Roy Stuart photo books Vol. I–V, published by TASCHEN Verlag, all in their first edition.

Roy Stuart is among the most influential photographers of contemporary art and eroticism. His work blends raw intimacy, provocation, and psychological depth, and has achieved cult status since the 1990s. The early TASCHEN volumes document the evolution of his work and today are considered reference publications.

Volumes included

Roy Stuart – Volume I
Roy Stuart – Volume II
Roy Stuart – Volume III
Roy Stuart – Volume IV
Roy Stuart – Volume V

Hardcover editions with protective dust jackets, richly illustrated with large-format photographs.
Overall condition: very good to good, with minor signs of use related to age and storage on the covers/edges (see photo), interior clean and complete.

Importance / Collectibility

The first TASCHEN editions of Roy Stuart are increasingly sought after, especially the complete series. Individual volumes are common, but complete series in good condition are much rarer. International collector interest (Europe, the U.S., Japan) remains steady.

Price appraisal

Current market observation (single sale vs. lot):

Individual volumes: approximately €120–€220 per volume (depending on condition)
Complete set Vol. I–V: realistically €750–€1,000