Diary of a Geniusstands as one of the seminal texts of Surrealism, revealing the most astonishing and intimate workings of the mind of Salvador Dalí, the eccentric polymath genius who became the living embodiment of Surrealism, the 20th century's most intensely subversive,disturbing and influential art movement. Dalí's second volume of autobiography, Diary of a Genius covers his life from 1952 to 1963, during which years we learn of his amour fou for his wife Gala, and their relationship both at home in Cadaqués and during bizarre world travels. We also learn how Dalí draws inspiration from excrement, rotten fish and Vermeer's Lacemaker to enter his "rhinocerontic" period, preaching his post-holocaustal gospels of nuclear mysticism and cosmogenic atavism; and we follow the labyrinthine mental journeys that lead to the creation of such paintings as the Assumption, and his film script The Flesh Wheelbarrow.
This new expanded edition includes a brilliant and revelatory essay on Salvador Dalí, and the importance of his art to the 20th century, by the author J. G. Ballard.

Diary of a Genius

Biographies & Memoirs

Salvador Dalí

Arts & Literature

PRENTICE/HALL

Surrealist Painters Salvador Dali Diary Writings

Picador

Westminster, Maryland, U.S.A.: Ballantine Books, 1974. very good trade paperback, no markings, color plates with introduction by J. G. Ballard. AR506527. 1st Print. Paperback. Very Good. 4to - over 9

Dali

Arts & Photography

History & Criticism

Ballantine Books

For many, Salvador Dalí (1904–1989) represents the Surrealist painter par excellence, one whose work explored his own dream life, hallucinations, and fetishes in the process of objectifying the irrational elements of the unconscious. In this rare and important volume, the painter expresses (in his inimitably eccentric fashion) his ideas of what painting should be, expounds on what is good and bad painting, offers opinions on the merits of Vermeer, Picasso, Cézanne, and other artists, and expresses his thoughts on the history of painting. In a blend of outrageous egotism and unconventional humor, Dalí presents 50 "secrets" for mastering the art of painting: "the secret of sleeping while awake," "the secret of the periods of carnal abstinence and indulgence to be observed by the painter," "the secret of the painter's pointed mustaches," "the secret of learning to paint before knowing how to draw," "the secret of the painter's marriage," "the secret of the reason why a great draughtsman should draw while completely naked," and many other Daliesque prescriptions for artistic success. Illustrated with the artist's own drawings, this volume is a fascinating mixture of serious artistic advice, lively personal anecdotes, and academic craftsmanship. It is, according to the San Francisco Chronicle, "in lay-out and clarity of design . . . a remarkable work of art in itself." Especially esteemed for its insights into modern art, 50 Secrets of Magic Craftsmanship is indispensable reading for any student of Surrealism or 20th century painting.

50 Secrets of Magic Craftsmanship (Dover Fine Art, History of Art)

Dover Publications

The facts of his life are all here, from his birth in Spain in 1904 through his studies and his military service and his arrival in Paris and then in the US and his work not only in painting but also in the ballet, in window dressing, and in film.

The Unspeakable Confessions of Salvador Dali

William Morrow

Dali's themes and philosophical reflections are illustrated in a chronological collection of his cosmic paintings

Dali by Dali (English and French Edition)

Harry N. Abrams

Secret Life of Salvador Dali

Imprint unknown

The Collected Writings of Salvador Dalí

Dali Museum

Exhibition catalog published in conjunction with the Dalí & Schiaparelli exhibition at The Dali Museum, St. Petersburg, FL from October 2017 - Jan 2018.

Dali and Schiaparelli

Salvador Dali Museum

Elsa Schiaparelli

Cal 96: Salvador Dali

Graphique De France

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Diary of a Genius

Diary of a Genius

Dali

50 Secrets of Magic Craftsmanship (Dover Fine Art, History of Art)

The Unspeakable Confessions of Salvador Dali

Dali by Dali (English and French Edition)

Secret Life of Salvador Dali

The Collected Writings of Salvador Dalí

Dali and Schiaparelli

Cal 96: Salvador Dali