Helmut Newton, master of the audacious, scandalised and intrigued the world for half a century with his provocative photographs of women and his reputation as a “Bad Boy”. His controversial book White Women, published in 1976, earned him the title of King of Vice and Prince of Porn. In his memoirs, Newton presents a candid picture of himself, revealing a lifetime of adventure and insight that provides the link between his life and his work.

His childhood in Berlin, his escape from Nazi Germany, his life as a gigolo in Singapore, his experiences in the Australian army, his relationship with his wife June and much more appear in this book. For the first time, Newton tells his story in his own words, with irrepressible energy and absolute charm.