Roy Stuart - Roy Stuart (Volumes I-V) - 1980

Roy Stuart (born 1957)

Photographic Objects Vol. I–V – PUBLISHER TASCHEN
first editions

Description

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

Roy Stuart stands among the most influential contemporary art and erotica photographers. Their works blend raw intimacy, provocation, and psychological depth, and have acquired a cult status since the 1990s. The early TASCHEN volumes document the evolution of his/her work and today they are regarded as 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 covers/edges (see photo), interior clean and complete.

Importance / Collecting value

The early TASCHEN prints of Roy Stuart are increasingly sought after, particularly the complete series. Individual volumes are common, but complete series in good condition are much rarer. International interest from collectors (Europe, United States, Japan) remains steady.

Price assessment

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