Priceless Book With Salvador Dalí Bronze Cover Stolen From French Museum

A copy of “The Apocalypse,” featuring a bronze cover designed by Salvador Dalí, has been stolen from a museum in France, raising concerns over the protection of cultural heritage.

Described as priceless, the book combines a literary work with a cover created by the celebrated artist. Its connection to Dalí gives the stolen volume significance beyond the text it contains.

The information provided about the theft does not identify the museum or establish when the book was taken. The circumstances of its disappearance and any progress toward its recovery also remain unclear.

The loss highlights the challenge of safeguarding rare objects that sit at the intersection of art and literature. For museums, their protection involves preserving not only valuable works but also the public’s access to cultural heritage.