2018 - Collection of Little People Common to the Forest by Charles van Sandwyk

Author: Charles van Sandwyk.
Title: Here Follows A Collection of Little People Common to the Natural Forest (The Enlarged Edition).
Publisher: North Vancouver, B.C., Charles van Sandwyk Fine Arts, 2018. First thus.
Language: Text in English.
Size: 8.5 x 6 inches.
Pages: [4] pages, including fold-out panels.
Binding: Fine original marbled paper covers over sturdy brown card with a metallic copper finish, hand-stitched at spine. Pictorial title label affixed to the upper panel. (hinges fine - as shown) under a protective, removable mylar cover.
Content: Fine. The interior is pristine, printed on high-quality textured paper. Includes the whimsical calligraphic text and charming illustrations by the author, without marks, tears, or blemishes.
Illustrations: Contains three exquisite illustrations (two in full colour and one sepia-toned series) along with a magnificent six-leaf accordion-folded panorama of ten vividly detailed fairy folk, tucked into a marbled pocket on one page. The artwork is crisp and beautiful, showcasing van Sandwyk’s delicate line and colour work.

The book: This delightful production is an imagining of the whimsical inhabitants of the fairy realm, presented in van Sandwyk’s signature enchanting style. It features a reproduction of the so-called “enlarged edition” of the panoramic chapbook that first appeared in Letters From Fairyland, now carefully folded into a small pocket within the booklet. Known for his love of nature and the fantastical, van Sandwyk creates a charming, collectible piece for lovers of fine press books, fairies, and magical illustration. Only a few copies exist with a rarer variant wrapper, fully illustrated on the front cover rather than the marbled covers featured here.

The author: Charles van Sandwyk is a celebrated Canadian artist, author, and illustrator, renowned for his delicate, whimsical portrayals of animals, fairies, and woodland creatures. With influences ranging from Arthur Rackham to Beatrix Potter, his handmade books and prints have become highly sought after among collectors of contemporary fine press and book arts. His works, published under the imprint Charles van Sandwyk Fine Arts, stand out for their combination of fine craftsmanship, charmingly nostalgic themes, and exquisite detail.