Salvador Dali "Les Diners de Gala" 1973 1st Edition Surrealist Cookbook

Rare great condition first edition cookbook with gold foiled embossed dust jacket published in Paris, France in 1973 by Felicie, Inc. Magnificent color, opened only a few times, still smells new. English edition. Original artwork for book completed in 1971. Book was a collaboration between Dali and wife Gala. Dali wrote: "When six years old I wanted to be a cook."

Twelve chapters. 12 "hors-texte" specially designed by Dali. 55 recipes illustrated in color, 21 of the recipes prepared by the leaders of French gastronomy: Lasserre, La Tour d'Argent, Maxim's and Le Buffet de la Gare de Lyon.

Coffee table cookbook measures 8.75" x 12.25" x 1.5".

The work of Salvador Dali (1904-1989) is associated with the surrealist movement of the 20th Century. A diverse and multi-talented artist, Dali is considered one of the most collected artists today, and his works offer an incredible opportunity for enormous appreciation in value. In addition to his original works, Dali produced works on paper for reproduction using dry point, etching, woodcut, and lithography. Many of his works are held in prestigious private and public collections world-wide.

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