Les Diners de Gala (First English Edition)

A spectacular first English edition of Dalí's extraordinary culinary masterpiece, one of the most visually stunning and surreal cookbooks ever created.

First edition in English. New York: Felicie, Inc., 1973. Large 4to. Original illustrated publisher's cloth in original unclipped dust jacket. Pages: 322.

Cover and endpaper art by Dali. Translated by Captain J. Peter Moore. Printed on thick, glossy paperstock. 12 "Hors-Texte" specially designed and signed by the artist. 55 recipes illustrated in colour, 21 of which were prepared by the leaders of French gastronomy: Lasserre, La Tour d'Argent, Maxim's, and Le Buffet de la Gare de Lyon. Contains previous owner's inscription on title verso.

Near fine in very good dust jacket. Dust jacket unclipped, some rubbing along creases and edges. Hardcover bindings near fine, illustrated cloth remains crisp and beautiful. Contents near fine, colours clear and true, images glossy and bright. A beautiful copy of a remarkable publication.

Originally published in French in 1973, this English translation brings Dalí's gastronomic fantasies and artistic genius to a broader audience. This lavish volume combines over 100 recipes with Dalí's magnificent surrealist artwork, creating a unique fusion of cuisine and fine art. On display are elaborate dishes inspired by Dalí's travels and his wife Gala's entertaining, accompanied by the artist's own photographs, collages, and illustrations that transform cooking into performance art.

Published as a large-format art book, the English edition maintains the sumptuous production values of the original, with high-quality paper and printing that showcases Dalí's visual feast. The recipes range from the exotic to the impossible, reflecting Dalí's theatrical approach to both art and life.

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