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The Pocket Surrealism

Series: Gemini Pockets
Brief Description
The surrealist movement, which began in the early 1920s, pushed the boundaries of reality, dream and the subconscious, blending reality with fantastical elements. The Pocket Surrealism provides a concise introduction to the artists who shaped the movement. Looking at ten key figures, Surrealism comes to life... Read More
Format: Hardback
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The Pocket Surrealism

This beautifully designed book presents the top ten figures in surrealist art, telling their stories alongside quotes and highlighting key works.

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The surrealist movement, which began in the early 1920s, pushed the boundaries of reality, dream and the subconscious, blending reality with fantastical elements.

The Pocket Surrealism provides a concise introduction to the artists who shaped the movement. Looking at ten key figures, Surrealism comes to life with informative facts and quotes, highlighting some of the most imaginative and unexpected works.

From the โ€œFather of Surrealismโ€ Andrรฉ Breton and the iconic melting clock of Salvador Dalรญ to Renรฉ Magritteโ€™s witty visual paradoxes and Frida Kahloโ€™s deeply personal themes of identity and the subconscious, this insightful guide is the perfect gift for any art lover.

Gemini Pockets
From little guides to soothe your soul to all-access passes to the lives of pop icons, and from quizzes and puzzles for literature lovers to books on food, nature, fashion and more, Gemini Pockets are the perfect fit for your life and interests.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781802473100

Publisher: Gemini Books Group Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 14 August 2025

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Gemini Adult Books Limited

Contributors:

  • General editor Gemini Books

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 114.0mm

Height: 158.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 128

About the Author

From little guides to soothe your soul to all-access passes to the lives of pop icons, and from quizzes and puzzles for literature lovers to books on food, nature, fashion and more, Gemini Pockets are the perfect fit for your life and interests.

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