bAn elegant consideration of the Surrealist movement as a global phenomenon and why it continues to resonateb p Why does Surrealism continue to fascinate us a century after Andr Breton's iManifesto of Surrealismi How do we encounter Surrealism today Mark Polizzotti vibrantly reframes the Surrealist movement in contemporary terms and offers insight into why it continues to inspire makers and consumers of art, literature, and culture. p Polizzotti shows how many forms of popular media can thank Surrealism for their existence, including Monty Python, Theatre of the Absurd, and trends in fashion, film, and literature. While discussing the movement's iconic figures--including Andr Breton, Leonora Carrington, Salvador Dal, Ren Magritte, Man Ray, and Dorothea Tanning--he also broadens the traditionally French and male-focused narrative, constructing a more diverse and global representation. And he addresses how the Surrealists grappled with ideas that mirror current concerns, including racial