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The official catalog of the graphic works of Salvador Dali

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This catalog is filled with many errors, prints that are upside-down, discolored, shot on an angle, too dark, incorrectly-named, overly-cropped, and low-resolution. For the money this catalog costs, I expected a masterpiece. What I got is far from that. It's great to have all of these images in one place; it would cost far more to assemble these images via dozens of publications, art guides, and catalogs (if at all possible). But the quality of this "official catalog" is almost criminal, and certainly would not pass muster by the discerning taste of Dali himself. In addition, what is not clear prior to purchase is that this catalog only contains "limited edition" graphic works. This means that you won't find all of those "illustrations" Dali did for many books, magazines, and plays throughout the years. If you own this book, your Dali reference source is far from complete. In short, buy the book if you want specimens of many of Dali's limited edition graphic works (not paintings, book illustrations, etc.) in one place, but don't expect high quality, accuracy, or complete information from this publication. The publishers of this catalog should take lessons from Descharnes and Neret whose "Dali: The Paintings" publication is a masterpiece of accuracy and quality that is 300% bigger than this official catalog and costs 75% less.

This is an interesting book if you are looking for information on forgeries and fakes in Dali art, but I found the 2-volume work by Prestell to be more informative on Dali's authentic lithographs and etchings. Photos of the images are in color, some are mis-labled, some are upside-down. But all in all, as far as documenting fakes and forgeries in Dali art, this book is worth the price.

This catalogue is a must if you are serious about collecting Salvador Dali etchings and lithographs. Extremely education and informative. Suprisingly enough, you can E-mail Albert Fields and he might even autograph a copy for you...he did mine

As a collector of Dali prints, this is an important book to reference. However, there are numerous mistakes. Make sure that you get a copy of the erata sheet for the corrections.

I just came from a taping of the Antique's Roadshow and the appraiser, Todd Weymen, used this book to look up my Salvador Dali. It helped me determine that what I have is authentic!

I purchased this book many years ago when Albert was alive and even then it was crazy expensive I believe $145. To pay $500 is crazy!!But anyone who has ever looked at say ebay and has seen the thousands of fakes needs this book. Dali created hundreds if not thousands of Lithos and to reconize what is legit is tough. Also this book gives info on water marks,tirage and editions. In my time I have bought many Dalis and none where Fake. So I guess in that matter the book in itself is worth the money. I mean I cannot tell you how many times I have seen fakes with a COA a COA is basically worthless piece of paper IMO unless it comes from a handfull of people who I know to be reputable. Albert Field was a close friend of Dali's and this book was his life's work. Yes there are a few errors in the book as some has said. But I believe this book was basically put out by Mr. Field when I bought it it was only through the Dali Archives you could buy it. Such is the case with many books that are not put out by the huge publication machines.

This is the best and only book on the market giving factual information on what is and is not a real Dali

Albert Field, the official archivist of Salvador Dali's art works, has done a remarkable work in cataloguing and providing important vital information as well as little known facts regarding the authentic pieces versus the forgeries. Without a doubt a must-have book for any serious collector of Dali art works. This hardbound book is the most extensive reference book ever printed on Dali's work. It far surpases all the other books in the market, both in its content as well as in its completeness. An excellent buy for any collector or art gallery that is serious about Dali's works! Provided by: M&M Art gallery, Inc.