2009 Rare Signed Book - Canadian Content by Charles Van Sandwyk.
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Author: Charles Van Sandwyk. Waisiki Doughty.
Title: Canadian Content.
Language: Text in English.
Publisher: Vancouver, Charles van Sandwyk Fine Arts, 2009. Signed by both Van Sandwyk and Doughty on the last page. Offset printed 2500 copies.
Size: 10" X 7".
Pages: Unpaginated (21 pages).
Binding: Fine and attractive original pictorial covers with hand-stitched binding (hinges fine) with turn-ins under a protective removable mylar cover.
Content: Fine content (bright, tight, and clean, signed by Charles van Sandwyk and Waisiki Doughty on the last page - as shown).
Illustrations: Complete with all the wonderful illustrations by Charles van Sandwyk.
The book: Beautiful signed edition of Canadian Content, a poem about Canada, “Sending Love to the natural landscapes and animals of Canada“ including salmon, bears, beavers, and cougar. 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. Besides 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.