(Description)

Author: Charles van Sandwyk.
Title:  Animal Wisdom.
Language: Text in English.
Publisher: North Vancouver, B.C., Charles van Sandwyk Fine Arts, 1999. First Edition, First printing identified by blue wraps. 2000 copies printed offset.
Size: 10" X 7".
Pages: Unpaginated (25 pages).
Binding: Fine and attractive original pictorial covers with hand-stitched binding (hinges fine) under a protective removable mylar cover.
Content: Fine content (bright, tight, and clean - as shown, complete with the original laid-in bookmark designed by van Sandwyk - as shown).
Illustrations: Complete with all the wonderful watercolor illustrations by Charles van Sandwyk.

The book: Beautiful and rare first edition of Animal Wisdom - A collection of calligraphic text with watercolour and pen & ink illustrations by Charles van Sandwyk. 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.