What books should I read about Surrealism?

Essential reading on Surrealism begins with primary sources: Andre Breton’s ‘Manifestoes of Surrealism’ defines the movement’s principles, while his novel ‘Nadja’ and essay collection ‘Mad Love’ explore Surrealist experience. For comprehensive histories, Mary Ann Caws’ ‘Surrealism’ and Gerard Durozoi’s ‘History of the Surrealist Movement’ provide thorough overviews. Whitney Chadwick’s ‘Women Artists and the Surrealist Movement’ recovers female contributions. For specific artists, biographies of Dali, Ernst, and Magritte abound. H.R. Giger’s ‘Necronomicon’ showcases his biomechanical vision. For techniques, Max Ernst’s writings explain frottage and collage. Freud’s ‘Interpretation of Dreams’ provides theoretical background. Surrealism Today’s glossary offers accessible introductions to key concepts.