As a founding master of Surrealism, Salvador Dali remains one of the most provocative and intriguing artists of the twentieth century. This hand-held, compact collection of hundreds of images illustrates the complete arc of his career, which can be read as a history of the entire Surrealist movement. An insightful introduction by respected art critic Robert Hughes places this enigmatic man in context with his contemporaries. Essential for any art lover, "The Portable Dali presents an unusual value; only a full-sized catalogue raisonne would offer a broader selection of color reproductions.