Will I love Surrealist Sorcery?

An important new study which analyses Surrealist objects and poetry in the context of talismanic magic. The author approaches the topic with great lucidity and insight, presenting original new interpretations of how different aspects of magic have been used as creative strategies in the works of a wide range of poetry and visual art.

Each chapter examines how artists and poets apply alchemy, talismans, ciphers, myth and ritual magic to create their work. I particularly enjoyed the way the author examined lesser known Surrealists such as Gherasim Luca, Mimi Parent and Jean Benoit, resulting in the opening of fresh perspectives… show more.