Surrealism was launched as a literary and artistic movement by French poet André Breton in 1924, and by the time of his death in 1966 it had become one of the most popular and recognizable art movements of the twentieth century. In this lively book, Amy Dempsey introduces the movement's key figures, their works and where to find them, as well as exploring Surrealism's legacy. The reference section includes an invaluable glossary, timeline and suggestions for further reading.