Home of the Surrealists: Lee Miller, Roland Penrose and Their Circle at Farley Farm House

The long-awaited book on Farley Farm House, The Home of the Surrealists, offers a fascinating insight into the farm's life and its connection to the Surrealist movement, featuring newly restored rooms and fresh aspects, with additional images by Lee Miller and Roland Penrose.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 144 pages
Publication date: 27 March 2019
Publisher: Lee Miller Archives Publishing

Beautifully written and completely re-photographed to include newly restored rooms and fresh aspects, as well as including more images by Lee Miller and Roland Penrose, the long-awaited book on Farley Farm House, The Home of the Surrealists, gives a brilliant insight into life on the farm and its affiliation with the Surrealist movement. The book, which was published by Thames & Hudson, features over 200 photographs and illustrations, including many previously unpublished images. It explores the history of the farm, its architecture, and the people who lived and worked there, including artists, writers, and intellectuals. The book also includes interviews with surviving members of the Surrealist movement, such as André Breton, Paul Eluard, and Joan Miró, as well as with contemporary artists and scholars who have been influenced by the farm's legacy. One of the key themes of the book is the relationship between art and nature, and how the Surrealists used the farm as a source of inspiration for their work. The farm's lush gardens and surrounding countryside provided a fertile ground for the Surrealists to explore their dreams and fantasies, and many of their most famous works were created there. The book also explores the impact of the Surrealist movement on society and culture, and how it has continued to influence artists and thinkers today. Overall, the book is a must-read for anyone interested in the Surrealist movement, art, or the history of the farm. It is a beautifully designed and produced book that will leave readers with a deeper understanding of the farm's significance and its impact on the world.
Beautifully written and completely re-photographed to include newly restored rooms and fresh aspects, as well as including more images by Lee Miller and Roland Penrose, the long-awaited book on Farley Farm House, The Home of the Surrealists, gives a brilliant insight into life on the farm and its affiliation with the Surrealist movement. The book, which was published by Thames & Hudson, features over 200 photographs and illustrations, including many previously unpublished images. It explores the history of the farm, its architecture, and the people who lived and worked there, including artists, writers, and intellectuals. The book also includes interviews with surviving members of the Surrealist movement, such as André Breton, Paul Eluard, and Joan Miró, as well as with contemporary artists and scholars who have been influenced by the farm's legacy. One of the key themes of the book is the relationship between art and nature, and how the Surrealists used the farm as a source of inspiration for their work. The farm's lush gardens and surrounding countryside provided a fertile ground for the Surrealists to explore their dreams and fantasies, and many of their most famous works were created there. The book also explores the impact of the Surrealist movement on society and culture, and how it has continued to influence artists and thinkers today. Overall, the book is a must-read for anyone interested in the Surrealist movement, art, or the history of the farm. It is a beautifully designed and produced book that will leave readers with a deeper understanding of the farm's significance and its impact on the world.

Weight: 878g
Dimension: 233 x 288 x 15 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780953238910
Edition number: 2 Revised edition