The Marquis de Sade (1740-1814), best known for his violent, erotic novels, such as 120 Days of Sodom and Justine, was also one of the key inspirational figures identified by Andre Breton in his Surrealist Manifestos. De Sade's importance to the Surrealists and their close affiliates is reflected in the sheer volume of art and writing dedicated to, or inspired by, his life, philosophy, and writings. De Sade documents this body of Surrealist work, including many key texts and bizarre and erotic images never before assembled in one volume. Included are more than fifty rarely seen transgressive illustrations by some of the most famous names associated with Surrealism, including Dali, Hans Bellmer, Magritte, Andre Masson, and Man Ray. The book also features analytical texts by writers of the period such as Bataille, Breton, Bunuel, Eluard, and Klossowski.