About the Author

René Magritte (1898–1967) was an internationally renowned Belgian Surrealist painter who also wrote prolifically on art and other subjects.

Reviews

Magritte thought of himself as a secret agent and the Selected Writings are his cypher-books.
*The Spectator*

Magritte's writings demonstrate an unflaggingly scabrous wit and provide an invaluable textual anchorage fro his work as a painter
*Apollo, The International Art Magazine*