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The lives of the surrealists

by Desmond Morris

A collective biography of thirty-five artists associated with surrealism, focusing on their personalities, histories, and personal relationships. The text examines the idiosyncrasies of these individuals to provide insight into the figures behind the movement.

Accession 19688 ISBN 9780500021361 Publisher Thames & Hudson
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