The Surrealist Book

This quintessential “book about books” demonstrates the centrality of bookmaking to the most compelling artistic achievements of the twentieth century and beyond

Showcasing an exceptional collection of more than a hundred rare and unique artists’ books, this lavishly illustrated volume highlights the use of sumptuous and unconventional materials, the hand-felt intimacy of collage and scrapbook techniques, the deployment of language as a physical form, and innovative formats. Featured works include outstanding examples by women artists, original manuscripts and maquettes for some of Surrealism’s iconic texts; and remarkable sculptural bindings.

About the Author

Jodi Hauptman is The Robert Lehman Foundation Chief Curator of Drawings and Prints at The Museum of Modern Art, New York.

Starr Figura is Curator in the Department of Drawings and Prints at MoMA.