{
  "id": 8890918,
  "title": "Sam Haskins: the man whose million-selling books of ground-breaking nudes changed photography [NSFW]",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/sam-haskins-the-man-whose-million-selling-books-of-ground-breaking",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-21T09:15:49.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Amateur Photographer",
    "slug": "amateur-photographer",
    "url": "https://amateurphotographer.com/latest/photo-news/sam-haskins-the-man-whose-million-selling-books-of-ground-breaking-nudes-changed-photography-nsfw/"
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  "account": "Sam Haskins, a prominent photographer from South Africa, rose to fame in the 1960s and 70s for his groundbreaking nude photography and calendars. Born in 1926, Haskins initially pursued a career in art and photography, studying at the London School of Printing and Graphic Arts. He then returned to South Africa and established one of Africa's first modern freelance advertising photography studios in Johannesburg.\n\nHaskins was renowned for his innovative figure studies that pushed the boundaries of conventional glamour photography. His books, such as Five Girls (1962) and Cowboy Kate & Other Stories (1964), showcased his unique approach to photographic storytelling, emphasizing movement, personality, and graphic composition. These works challenged static glamour photography norms and emphasized the photobook as a creative medium.\n\nHis most iconic book, Cowboy Kate & Other Stories (1964), is considered a landmark in photographic history. This book blended fashion, narrative, surrealism, and a grainy black-and-white aesthetic, creating a modern, cinematic, and visually adventurous world. Created around model Audrey Kate, the book's provocative and playful fantasy long predated similar qualities becoming standard in fashion publishing.\n\nDespite his immense contributions to photography, Haskins's name and work seem to have faded from popular memory. However, his influence remains evident in the photography of generations that followed. The International Center of Photography in New York even included his work in The Open Book: A History of the Photographic Book from 1878 to the Present, recognizing its significance in the evolution of the photographic book.",
  "summary": "Sam Haskins was a big name during the 60s and 70s. A forthcoming auction gives a rare opportunity to own one of his prints The post Sam Haskins: the man whose million-selling books of ground-breaking nudes changed photography [NSFW] appeared first on Amateur Photographer .",
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}