Salvador Dalí - Être Dieu - 1985

This is an exceptional opportunity to acquire one of the most ambitious and personal works of the surrealist genius: Salvador Dalí. The art book "Être Dieu" (Being God) is a six-part "Opera-Poem, Audiovisual and Templar" (Cátara) with a libretto by Manuel Vázquez Montalbán and music by Igor Wakhévitch.

This 1985 edition from Editorial Mediterrània captures the essence of Dalí’s most histrionic and mystical self, where he takes on the role of the "Divine Dalí". An essential piece that fuses music, literature, and visual arts under the unmistakable stamp of the master of Figueres.

Details of the Object and Historical Context

• Author: Salvador Dalí (Idea and libretto), Manuel Vázquez Montalbán (Texts), Igor Wakhévitch (Musical composition).

• Title: Être Dieu (Opera-Poem in six parts).

• Edition: Editorial Mediterrània, S.A., Barcelona, 1985. Edition produced under the supervision of Eduard Fornés i Gili.

• Exclusive Content: The volume includes reproductions of the original scores, facsimile manuscripts of Dalí’s notes (dated 1972 and 1981), large-format photographs of the artist, and a detailed breakdown of the repertoire and production carried out at the Pathé Marconi studios in Paris.

• Rarity: According to the included "justificatio editionis", this is a limited edition that documents the complete recording of the work. It is a cult object for surrealism scholars and collectors of late Dalinian bibliography.

Analysis of Condition and Visual Quality

The copy is presented in excellent condition.

• Binding: Hardcover with a psychedelic, vibrant design in purples and blues, with a green faux-leather spine and gold stamping. Shows minimal wear, preserving the vividness of the colors.

• Interior: The pages are clean, with no moisture stains (foxing) or tears. Dalí’s photographs retain remarkable sharpness and color fidelity, typical of high-end art editions from the 1980s.

• Documentation: Includes the colophon in detail and the printing proof (March 25, 1985), guaranteeing its authenticity and provenance.

Why bid on this piece?

1. Dalinian Total Work: It is not just a book; it is Dalí’s testament to his foray into opera, a project that obsessed him for decades.

2. Elite Collaboration: The fusion of Dalí’s surrealism with Vázquez Montalbán’s pen and Wakhévitch’s avant-garde music makes it a unique cultural document.

3. Upward Value: Large-format Dalí editions published in the 1980s, especially those related to multimedia and stage projects, are increasingly sought after in the international auction market.

4. Impeccable Aesthetics: Its cover design makes it a magnificent display piece for any selective library or contemporary art collection.