The Surrealist Menagerie : Strange Beasts & Fantastic Visions by Desmond Morris

Explore how animals shaped the Surrealist imagination through the eyes of celebrated zoologist and Surrealist artist Desmond Morris in this fascinating final book. From Leonora Carrington's hyenas to Salvador Dalí's chimeras, non-human beings became enduring points of fascination for Surrealist artists, serving as recurring motifs through which they explored psychology, transformation and the marvellous.

Morris unpacks how the natural world inspired Surrealist imagination, combining scientific expertise with insider perspective to reveal the symbolism behind modern art's wildest works. A lively celebration of one of the 20th century's most revolutionary movements—essential for lovers of Surrealism, zoology and natural history.