2019 Rare Book - Affairs Of The Heart Illustrated by Charles van Sandwyk
Author: Charles van Sandwyk.
Title: Affairs Of The Heart According to Peaceable Creatures.
Language: Text in English.
Publisher: North Vancouver, B.C., Charles van Sandwyk Fine Arts, 2019.
Size: Oblong 8.5" X 10".
Pages: Unpaginated (25 pages).
Binding: Fine and exceptionally attractive original pictorial stiff card covers, with hand-stitched binding. The front cover features a beautiful tipped-in illustration (Hedgehog writing) surrounded by gilt-stamped ornamentation (hinges fine) under a protective removable mylar cover.
Content: Fine content (bright, tight, and clean - as shown).
Illustrations: Complete with all the wonderful calligraphic text & 14 tipped-in watercolour illustrations by Charles van Sandwyk.
The book: A rare and highly sought-after fine press book from the renowned Canadian artist and illustrator, Charles van Sandwyk. This edition showcases his distinct style of whimsical watercolor illustration and beautiful hand-drawn calligraphy, creating an exquisite piece of book art.A wonderful book!
The author: Charles van Sandwyk is a Canadian artist and author known for his whimsical illustrations and intricate, hand-crafted books. Born in Johannesburg, South Africa in 1966, he moved to Vancouver, Canada at a young age. Influenced by the classic illustrators of the early 20th century, van Sandwyk's works evoke a sense of nostalgia and enchantment, often featuring animals, fairies, and other fantastical subjects. Over the years, he has gained significant acclaim for his artistry, with his works being collected and admired internationally. Apart from his own titles, van Sandwyk has also illustrated editions for well-known authors, notably for the Folio Society. He splits his time between British Columbia and a remote Fijian island, where the tranquillity of his surroundings deeply influences his art.