2015 Scarce Limited Deluxe First Edition - Tree Whispers by Charles van Sandwyk. #17 of 120 copies.
(Description)
Author: Charles van Sandwyk.
Title: Tree Whispers.
Publisher: North Vancouver, Canada, Savuti Press, 2015. This is the deluxe edition, limited to 120 copies with the first 50 on reserve for the Patrons of the High Branch Society. This one is the #17 of the scarce first 50 copies.
Language: Text in English.
Size: 9" X 6.5".
Pages: Unpaginated (24).
Binding: Fine and attractive original illustrated pictorial hand-sewn binding with a vibrant cover illustration featuring a tree with an owl (hinges fine) with French flaps under a protective removable mylar cover.
Content: Fine content (bright, tight, and clean - as shown).
Illustrations: Lavishly illustrated with both colored and monochromatic illustrations by Charles van Sandwyk. This Deluxe edition includes an original signed limited edition print.
Estimate: (Scarce with few or none of the other first fifty copies reserved for patrons of the High Branch Society available for sale worldwide).
The book: Tree Whispers by Charles van Sandwyk is a collector’s treasure, merging art and nature. This limited deluxe edition is a testament to van Sandwyk's craftsmanship and dedication to the natural world. With each illustration, the reader is drawn deeper into a fantastical woodland, resonating with themes of wisdom, growth, and harmony with nature. Van Sandwyk’s meticulous attention to detail and unique artistic vision make this a highly sought-after piece among collectors of fine press and nature-inspired literature.
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.