2023 Scarce Signed First Edition - Will O' The Wisps. Observed, Pictured & rhymed by C.V. Sandwyk, Esq.
Author: Charles van Sandwyk.
Title: Will O' The Wisps. Observed, Pictured & rhymed by C.V. Sandwyk, Esq.
Language: Text in English.
Publisher: North Vancouver, B.C., The Fairy Press. A division of Charles van Sandwyk Fine Art, no date (2023). Issued in a small print run.
Size: 6.5" X 5".
Pages: Unpaginated (8) pages.
Binding: FinFine and attractive original pictorial card covers hand-stitched binding (hinges fine) under a protective removable mylar cover.
Content: Fine content (bright, tight, and clean, signed by Charles van Sandwyk inner upper cover - as shown).
Illustrations: Complete with the tiny panorama in a pocket and showcasing it in a larger format with wonderful accompanying colored plates and colored fairyland vignettes by van Sandwyk
Estimate: (Scarce with no or few other copies for sale worldwide).
The book: First edition, signed in ink by Charles van Sandwyk of "Will O' The Wisps" published in a limited quantity. In 2012, the artist created a small-sized piece named 'Will O' The Wisps,' limited to 35 numbered editions, featuring a sepia-toned panoramic print. This version revises the original idea.
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.