2012 Scarce First Edition - I Believe: Two Poems and a Hidden Thought by Charles van Sandwyk.
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Author: Charles van Sandwyk.
Title: I Believe: Two Poems and a Hidden Thought by Charles van Sandwyk.
Language: Text in English.
Publisher: North Vancouver, Savuti Press, 2012. First Edition. 2000 copies.
Size: 9" X 6.5".
Pages: 7 numbered pages.
Binding: Fine and attractive original pictorial covers with hand-stitched binding (hinges fine) under a protective removable mylar cover. This is the scarce red variant.
Content: Fine content (bright, tight, and clean - as shown).
Illustrations: Complete with all the wonderful illustrations by Charles van Sandwyk.
The book: Beautiful First Edition of I Believe: Two Poems and a Hidden Thought. A whimsical book featuring two poems (“Fortress on the Hill” and “I Believe” as well as a ‘hidden thought’ sewn in underneath the dust jacket. The book is full of literary tricks, such as the subtitle printed backward on the title page (i.e., in mirror writing). 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. 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.