{"product_id":"2015-rare-signed-first-edition-tree-whispers-illustrated-by-charles-van-sandwyk","title":"2015 Rare Signed First Edition- Tree Whispers Illustrated by Charles van Sandwyk","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA beautifully produced and signed first edition of Tree Whispers by Charles van Sandwyk, a poetic celebration of the enchanted natural world, featuring exquisite illustrations, richly coloured papers, and a distinctive hand-sewn pictorial binding.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor and Illustrator\u003c\/strong\u003e: Charles van Sandwyk.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitle\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cem\u003eTree Whispers.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: North Vancouver: Savuti Press, 2015.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdition\u003c\/strong\u003e: First Edition. Offset-printed edition of 600 copies. Signed by Charles van Sandwyk on the title page, as shown.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage\u003c\/strong\u003e: English.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePages\u003c\/strong\u003e: Unpaginated (24 pages).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9 x 6.5 inches.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBinding\u003c\/strong\u003e: Fine original illustrated pictorial hand-sewn binding, with textured brown covers, an inset colour illustration of an owl on the front, delicate botanical and woodland decorations, and French flaps. The rear cover features an elegant drawing of a woodland creature. The binding is beautifully preserved, with firm hinges and minimal signs of handling. Protected in a removable mylar cover. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContent\u003c\/strong\u003e: Fine. Bright, clean, and beautifully preserved throughout, with richly coloured papers and delicate illustrations. Signed by the author and illustrator on the title page. A particularly attractive copy, as shown.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrations\u003c\/strong\u003e: Complete with Charles van Sandwyk's enchanting illustrations, including two tissue-printed illustrations and numerous colour and monochrome drawings of anthropomorphic trees, woodland creatures, owls, insects, and other inhabitants of his imaginary natural world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEstimate\u003c\/strong\u003e: USD $350–400.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe book\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cem\u003eTree Whispers\u003c\/em\u003e is one of Charles van Sandwyk's most intimate and evocative creations, inviting the reader into a world where ancient trees possess faces, voices, and memories, and where the smallest woodland creatures become participants in a quiet, magical conversation. Through lyrical, handwritten-style passages and exquisitely delicate illustrations, van Sandwyk explores the relationship between imagination and the natural world, transforming leaves, branches, and forest inhabitants into characters of extraordinary charm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePublished by his own Savuti Press in 2015 in a limited offset-printed edition of 600 copies, the book is a fine example of van Sandwyk's distinctive approach to bookmaking. Its textured pictorial covers, richly coloured paper, carefully arranged illustrations, and hand-sewn construction create an unusually tactile and intimate reading experience. The illustrations include whimsical tree spirits, a harp-playing woodland figure, a charming hedgehog, owls, and a splendid beetle sounding a horn. This copy is especially desirable for bearing Charles van Sandwyk's signature on the title page, making it a lovely addition to a collection of his illustrated and privately published works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe author and illustrator\u003c\/strong\u003e: Charles van Sandwyk (born 1966) is a Canadian artist, illustrator, writer, and bookmaker celebrated for his imaginative interpretations of nature, folklore, and the fairy world. His finely detailed drawings, delicate watercolours, and distinctive calligraphic lettering recall the great traditions of illustrated books associated with Arthur Rackham, Edmund Dulac, and the Arts and Crafts movement, while remaining unmistakably his own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorking through his Savuti Press and in collaboration with other publishers, van Sandwyk has developed a remarkable body of illustrated books and limited-edition publications. His work is admired for its craftsmanship, gentle humour, intricate natural imagery, and extraordinary ability to suggest the presence of an unseen world just beyond the familiar landscape. His books have attracted a devoted international following among collectors of fine illustration, private press publications, and modern fairy literature.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MFLIBRA - Antique Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67657039872249,"sku":null,"price":300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0953\/3348\/files\/20261110tree_01.jpg?v=1794305060","url":"https:\/\/mflibra.com\/products\/2015-rare-signed-first-edition-tree-whispers-illustrated-by-charles-van-sandwyk","provider":"MFLIBRA - Antique Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}