DALI, Salvador. Diary Of A Genius (Signed by Salvador Dali on verso of front endpaper. With signed provenance of authenticity from the event where he signed the book)

With forward and notes by Michael Deon, translated by Richard Howard. First Edition. New York: Doubleday & Company, Inc., Garden City, 1965. Octavo. pp. x, 230. First American edition. Illustrated with photos. This copy has been signed by Salvador Dali on verso of front endpaper. With signed provenance of authenticity from the event where he signed the book. Un-clipped dust jacket suntanned to spine and with a scrape mark. A very good and rare signed copy.

Rare signed books by Salvador Dalí, the renowned Spanish surrealist artist, are highly coveted by collectors and art enthusiasts worldwide. Dalí’s signature adds significant value to his works, especially due to his prominence in 20th-century art and his distinctive personality. One of the most sought-after signed books is The Secret Life of Salvador Dalí (1942), his surreal autobiography, filled with eccentric reflections on his life and art. First editions of this book with Dalí's signature are particularly rare, often including his personal flourishes, such as extravagant illustrations or doodles in the margins.

Another valuable signed book is Les Cantiques de Maldoror (1934), an illustrated edition of Comte de Lautréamont's classic work, which profoundly influenced Dalí's surrealistic style. Dalí's haunting illustrations for this book, coupled with his signature, make it a prized possession among collectors.

Other signed works, such as Dalí’s Mustache (1954), a collaboration with photographer Philippe Halsman, showcase Dalí's playful, absurdist side. This book, featuring photographic portraits of Dalí and humorous commentary, is highly sought after, especially in its rare signed editions. Signed copies of these books serve as both valuable art pieces and unique insights into Dalí's creative genius, making them essential for collectors.

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