2005 First Edition- Sketches from the Dream Island of Birds, Charles van Sandwyk

Author: Charles van Sandwyk.
Title: Sketches from the Dream Island of Birds.
Publisher: Vancouver, Charles van Sandwyk, 2005. First Edition. Offset printed 2000 copies.
Language: Text in English.
Size: 10" X 8.5".
Pages: Unpaginated.
Binding: Near fine original illustrated boards. A beautiful production featuring metallic copper-toned covers with an inset color illustration to the front board. Very light bump to the extreme lower front corner, as shown (hinges fine) under a protective removable mylar cover.
Content: Fine content. Pages are clean, bright, and fresh throughout, preserving the book's delicate colors and imaginative artwork in exceptional condition.
Illustrations: Profusely illustrated throughout by Charles van Sandwyk with numerous full-page and double-page color illustrations, decorative endpapers, calligraphic text, and whimsical ornamental designs. Complete

Estimate: (USD $200-$300).

The book: A delightful and highly imaginative work in which Charles van Sandwyk invites readers into a fantastical island inhabited by extraordinary birds, curious fishes, and dreamlike creatures. Combining storytelling, natural history, poetry, and visual fantasy, the volume showcases the artist's distinctive world of wonder and gentle humor.

The author and illustrator: Charles van Sandwyk is a celebrated Canadian artist, illustrator, and bookmaker whose handcrafted aesthetic and richly imaginative creations have earned an international following among collectors. His limited and small-press publications are especially sought after for their artistic beauty and craftsmanship.