Leonora Carrington

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Down Below is a stunning work of memoir that gives readers a look into the mind of one of Surrealism's most compelling figures and an unforgettable depiction of brilliance and madness. Includes black and white photographs of Carrington and her family.

Leonora Carrington was a Surrealist painter, known for her dreamy visions of humans and animals. In English for the first time, The Milk of Dreams shows her fantastical writing and illustrations for children, sure to spark young imaginations.