The lives, loves and works of key British Surrealists revealed by one of the last surviving members of this movement, bestselling author and artist Desmond Morris. Feted for their idiosyncratic and imaginative works, the surrealists marked a pivotal moment in the history of modern art in Britain. Many banded together to form the British Surrealist Group, while others carved their own, independent paths.

Here, bestselling author and surrealist artist Desmond Morris - one of the last surviving members of this important art movement - draws on his personal memories and experiences to present the intriguing life stories and complex love lives of this wild and curious set of artists. From the unpredictability of Francis Bacon to the rebelliousness of Leonora Carrington, from the beguiling Eileen Agar to the 'brilliant' Ceri Richards, Morris brings his subjects' foibles and frailties to the fore. His vivid account is laced with his inimitable wit, and profusely illustrated by images of the artists and their artworks.

Featuring thirty-four surrealists - some famous, some forgotten - Morris's intimate book takes us back in time to a generation that allowed its creative unconscious to drive their passions in both art and life.

超现实主义艺术家、畅销书作家德斯蒙德·莫里斯（Desmond Morris）披露了英国主要超现实主义者的生活、爱情和作品。超现实主义者因其特立独行和富有想象力的作品而受到追捧，标志着英国现代艺术史上的一个关键时刻。许多人联合起来组成了英国超现实主义小组，而其他人则开辟了他们自己的独立道路。

在这里，德斯蒙德·莫里斯利用他的个人记忆和经历，介绍了这批狂野而好奇的艺术家们耐人寻味的生活故事和复杂的爱情生活。从变化莫测的弗朗西斯·培根（Francis Bacon）到桀骜不驯的莱昂诺拉·卡林顿（Leonora Carrington），从迷人的艾琳·阿加（Eileen Agar）到才华横溢的塞里·理查兹（Ceri Richards），莫里斯用生动的叙述和独特的机智，将他们的缺点和弱点展现在人们面前，并配有大量艺术家及其艺术作品的图片。

本书介绍了34位超现实主义者，有些闻名于世，有些则鲜为人知，将我们带回了那一代人，他们让潜意识的创造力推动着对艺术和生活的激情。