2012 Scarce Signed First Edition - Full Moon Eyes, An Ode to the Wisdom and Forbearance of Owls by Charles Van Sandwyk.

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Author: Charles Van Sandwyk.
Title:  Full Moon Eyes; An Ode to the Wisdom and Forbearance of Owls.
Language: Text in English.
Publisher: North Vancouver, Charles Van Sandwyk Fine Arts, 2012. First Edition. Signed by Charles Van Sandwyk on the title page.  Printed offset (2000 copies).
Size: 9" X 6.5".
Pages: Unpaginated (22).
Binding: Fine and attractive original brown wrap-around paper cover hand-stitched binding (hinges fine) with decorated turn-ins under a protective removable mylar cover.
Content: Fine content (bright, tight, and clean, signed by Charles Van Sandwyk on the bottom of the title page - as shown).
Illustrations: Complete with the pictorial title illuminated in gilt, nine charming onlaid pictorial illustrations printed on card (including one impressive folding illustration), each surrounded by border designs and illustrations in printed gilt and line, two other full-page illustrations in illuminated gilt, and vignettes and decorations throughout.

Estimate: (Scarce with no or few other signed copies available for sale worldwide).

The book: Beautiful signed first edition of Full Moon Eyes; An Ode to the Wisdom and Forbearance of Owls.

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.