Sam Bardaouil's insightful book, "Surrealism in Egypt: Modernity and the Art and Liberty Group," meticulously delves into a transformative period of Egyptian cultural history. It illuminates how surrealism, far from being a mere European import, was dynamically adapted and profoundly shaped by local artists and intellectuals. The work explores the significant contributions of the 'Art and Liberty Group,' a collective that championed artistic freedom and social critique through their avant-garde practices. Bardaouil expertly traces the movement's emergence, its socio-political context, and its lasting impact on Egyptian modernism, offering a vital re-evaluation of this often-overlooked chapter in global art history.