{"product_id":"2009-rare-signed-book-canadian-content-by-charles-van-sandwyk-7","title":"2009 Rare Signed Book - Canadian Content by Charles van Sandwyk","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"95\" data-end=\"878\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"95\" data-end=\"106\"\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eCharles van Sandwyk\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e; \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eWaisiki Doughty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. Illustrated by Charles van Sandwyk.\u003cbr data-start=\"220\" data-end=\"223\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"223\" data-end=\"233\"\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"234\" data-end=\"252\"\u003eCanadian Content\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003cbr data-start=\"253\" data-end=\"256\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"256\" data-end=\"270\"\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vancouver, Charles van Sandwyk Fine Arts, 2009. Signed by Charles van Sandwyk on the last page. Limited to 2,500 copies.\u003cbr data-start=\"384\" data-end=\"387\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"387\" data-end=\"400\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Text in English.\u003cbr data-start=\"417\" data-end=\"420\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"420\" data-end=\"429\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 x 7 inches.\u003cbr data-start=\"444\" data-end=\"447\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"447\" data-end=\"457\"\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unpaginated (21 pages).\u003cbr data-start=\"481\" data-end=\"484\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"484\" data-end=\"496\"\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fine and attractive original pictorial covers with hand-stitched binding (hinges fine), with turn-ins, preserved under a protective, removable mylar cover.\u003cbr data-start=\"651\" data-end=\"654\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"654\" data-end=\"666\"\u003eContent:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fine content, bright, tight, and clean. Signed by Charles van Sandwyk on the last page.\u003cbr data-start=\"785\" data-end=\"788\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"788\" data-end=\"806\"\u003eIllustrations:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complete with all the wonderful illustrations by Charles van Sandwyk.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"915\" data-end=\"928\"\u003eThe book: \u003c\/strong\u003eA beautiful signed edition of \u003cem data-start=\"961\" data-end=\"979\"\u003eCanadian Content\u003c\/em\u003e, a poetic tribute to Canada, “sending love to the natural landscapes and animals of Canada,” including salmon, bears, beavers, and cougars. This charming production perfectly reflects the delicate craftsmanship and whimsical spirit associated with Charles van Sandwyk’s work, blending text and illustration into a harmonious and collectible artist’s book. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1344\" data-end=\"1945\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1344\" data-end=\"1359\"\u003eThe author and illustrator: \u003c\/strong\u003eCharles van Sandwyk is a Canadian artist and author renowned for his whimsical illustrations and finely crafted books. Born in Johannesburg, South Africa in 1966, he moved to Vancouver at a young age. Influenced by early 20th-century illustrators, his work evokes nostalgia and enchantment, often depicting animals, fairies, and idyllic natural scenes. Widely collected, he has also illustrated notable editions for publishers such as the Folio Society. He divides his time between British Columbia and a remote Fijian island, whose tranquillity deeply informs his artistic vision.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MFLIBRA - Antique Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48440132436217,"sku":null,"price":180.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0953\/3348\/files\/20260524canadian_01.jpg?v=1779645774","url":"https:\/\/mflibra.com\/products\/2009-rare-signed-book-canadian-content-by-charles-van-sandwyk-7","provider":"MFLIBRA - Antique Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}