Salvador Dalí is one of the most famous, popular, significant, and certainly one of the most eccentric artists of the 20th century. The Spanish master of self-presentation shaped our image of a modern artist and became an icon of modern art. Dalí was not only a painter, graphic artist, and illustrator, but he also created sculptures, stage designs, furniture, jewelry, and films. In addition, he was a notable writer. Dalí's literary work includes autobiographical writings, a novel, essays, manifestos, screenplays, and theoretical treatises. This biography traces the life of Salvador Dalí and allows the artist to speak at length. Excerpts from Dalí's well-known writings, as well as from lesser-known works and interviews, some of which have been translated into German for the first time, enhance the understanding.