{"product_id":"2014-rare-book-long-ago-in-bangalore-one-lovely-poem-by-charles-van-sandwyk-2","title":"2014 Rare Book - Long Ago in Bangalore, One Lovely Poem by Charles van Sandwyk","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA delightful and beautifully preserved 2014 production by Charles van Sandwyk, bringing together a whimsical poem, six charming illustrated bookplates, and four decorative bookmarks in an elegant gold paper portfolio.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor\u003c\/strong\u003e: Charles van Sandwyk.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitle\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cem\u003eLong Ago in Bangalore: Six Bookplates, Four Bookmarks, and One Lovely Poem.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: North Vancouver: Charles van Sandwyk Fine Arts, 2014.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdition\u003c\/strong\u003e: 2014 portfolio edition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage\u003c\/strong\u003e: English.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePages\u003c\/strong\u003e: 2 pages, accompanied by six separate bookplates and four bookmarks.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9 x 6.5 inches.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBinding\u003c\/strong\u003e: Fine original gold paper portfolio-style binding, with a mounted pictorial label depicting an owl reading among the branches of a tree. Hand-stitched at the spine, with an integral pocket inside the front cover holding the separate bookplates and bookmarks. Beautifully preserved. Protected in a removable mylar cover. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContent\u003c\/strong\u003e: Fine. Bright, clean, and exceptionally well preserved throughout. Complete with all six bookplates and four bookmarks, as issued.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrations\u003c\/strong\u003e: Charming colour illustrations throughout, including a dragon sailing aboard a ship resting upon an open book, six individually illustrated bookplates, and four decorative bookmarks. The bookplates and bookmarks feature owls, dragons, mice, fantastical trees, and other enchanting subjects, all in van Sandwyk's distinctive style. The poem is beautifully presented in elegant calligraphy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEstimate\u003c\/strong\u003e: USD $225–250.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe book\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cem\u003eLong Ago in Bangalore\u003c\/em\u003e is a wonderfully imaginative celebration of books and reading by Canadian artist Charles van Sandwyk. Its playful poem tells of an outlandish creature arriving in Bangalore and offering the townsfolk a simple piece of advice: they should read books. As books pass from hand to hand, contentment spreads throughout the town, and the creature's unexpected wisdom transforms everyday life. With its gentle humour, lyrical calligraphy, and fantastical illustrations, this charming little work captures the artist's enduring affection for the written word.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePresented in an elegant gold paper portfolio, this 2014 edition expands upon the earlier Alcuin keepsake version of the poem. The illustrated title page depicts a magnificent green dragon sailing upon an open book, while the front pocket contains six richly detailed colour bookplates and four delightful bookmarks. Among their whimsical inhabitants are scholarly owls, a dragon engrossed in a book, a lion, woodland creatures, and animated trees. The beautifully coordinated illustrations, warm colours, and handcrafted presentation make this an especially appealing example of van Sandwyk's artistry and a delightful keepsake for collectors of fine illustrated books and literary ephemera.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe author and illustrator\u003c\/strong\u003e: Charles van Sandwyk (born 1966) is a Canadian artist, author, and illustrator celebrated for his exquisitely detailed drawings, imaginative storytelling, and distinctive hand-lettering. Born in Johannesburg, South Africa, and raised in Vancouver, he has developed a highly recognizable artistic world populated by fairies, birds, animals, dragons, and other fantastical beings. His work recalls the great traditions of nineteenth- and early twentieth-century book illustration while retaining an unmistakably personal character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVan Sandwyk's creations are admired by collectors internationally for their delicate craftsmanship, humour, and sense of enchantment. His illustrated books and fine press productions frequently celebrate the beauty of nature, the pleasures of reading, and the enduring magic of the imagination. Also known for his work with the Folio Society, he brings an exceptional sensitivity to the relationship between illustration, typography, and the physical book. \u003cem\u003eLong Ago in Bangalore\u003c\/em\u003e is a particularly charming expression of these qualities, transforming a simple tribute to reading into a miniature world of literary wonder.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MFLIBRA - Antique Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67613150413049,"sku":null,"price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0953\/3348\/files\/20261106longago_01.jpg?v=1793954306","url":"https:\/\/mflibra.com\/products\/2014-rare-book-long-ago-in-bangalore-one-lovely-poem-by-charles-van-sandwyk-2","provider":"MFLIBRA - Antique Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}