This book offers an in-depth study of the Belgian Surrealist painter René Magritte, published to commemorate the centenary of his birth. It features reproductions of three hundred paintings and gouaches in color, accompanied by scholarly essays and comparative and archival illustrations. The work also includes dedicated sections exploring Magritte's relationship with film, his personal archives, and interviews with the artist, his colleagues, and his family.

This illustrated study, published in conjunction with a major exhibition, serves as a comprehensive overview of René Magritte's oeuvre. The inclusion of interviews and archival material alongside the extensive color reproductions suggests a work aimed at both art historians and enthusiasts seeking a detailed understanding of the artist's life and work. The focus on his centenary and a significant exhibition indicates a scholarly and celebratory approach to his legacy.