Tree Whispers by Sandwyk Charles (4 results)

Soft cover. Condition: Fine. 1st Edition, Illustrated Edition. Author: Charles van Sandwyk. Title:  Tree Whispers. Publisher: North Vancouver, Savuti Press, 2015. First Edition. Printed offset (600 copies). Signed by Charles van Sandwyk on the last blank page. Language: Text in English. Size: 9" X 6.5".  Pages: Unpaginated (24). Binding: Fine and attractive original illustrated pictorial hand-sewn binding (hinges fine) with French flaps under a protective removable mylar cover. Content: Fine content (bright, tight, and clean, signed by Charles van Sandwyk on the last blank page - as shown). Illustrations: Complete with all the wonderful illustrations by Charles van Sandwyk (features two tissue-printed illustrations, with several other color illustrations throughout the text). ****  The book: A beautiful Signed First Edition of this fanciful poem written by the author, accompanied by his delightful illustrations on Tree Whispers. . Signed by Author(s).

Soft cover. Condition: Fine. 1st Edition, Limited Edition. Author: Charles van Sandwyk. Title:  Tree Whispers. Publisher: North Vancouver, Canada, Savuti Press, 2015. This is the deluxe edition, limited to 120 copies with the first 50 on reserve for the Patrons of the High Branch Society. This one is the #87 of 120 copies. Language: Text in English. Size: 9" X 6.5". Pages: Unpaginated (24). Binding: Fine and attractive original illustrated pictorial hand-sewn binding with a vibrant cover illustration featuring a tree with an owl (hinges fine) with French flaps under a protective removable mylar cover. Content: Fine content (bright, tight, and clean - as shown). Illustrations: Lavishly illustrated with both colored and monochromatic illustrations by Charles van Sandwyk. This Deluxe edition includes an original signed limited edition print.  ****  The book: Tree Whispers by Charles van Sandwyk is a collector's treasure, merging art and nature. This limited deluxe edition is a testament to van Sandwyk's craftsmanship and dedication to the natural world. With each illustration, the reader is drawn deeper into a fantastical woodland, resonating with themes of wisdom, growth, and harmony with nature. Van Sandwyk's meticulous attention to detail and unique artistic vision make this a highly sought-after piece among collectors of fine press and nature-inspired literature. Signed by Author(s).

Soft cover. Condition: Fine. VAN SANDWYK, Charles Tree Whispers North Vancouver: Savuti Press, 2015 8vo., brown sewn card wraps with integrated dust cover in dark green; onlaid watercolour label showing a wise owl sitting on a branch with calligraphic titles; decorative gilt borders showing various tree folk; a further image of an anthropomorphised tree in gilt to lower cover; calligraphically printed throughout in various colours; frontis etching behind mounted spiderwebbed tissue guard; pages of various sizes throughout, printed on a variety of coloured paper stocks including two semi-translucent with text and images in full colour showing tree folk, owls and stag beetles; fine. Deluxe edition, one of just 120 copies, this copy no. 86 with the frontis etching signed and numbered by the author/illustrator in pencil. The first 50 copies were reserved for patrons of the High Branch Society. A wonderful story, in verse, recounting the mystery of trees, which have much to tell us. From The Bible, to Shakespeare to Tolkien, trees have been anthropomorphised for centuries. The Gospel of Mark speaks of "Men as trees, walking", and perhaps most closely to the style of van Sandwyk's drawings are those of Arthur Rackham, who portrayed them as "bristly, twisted, anthropomorphic trees that appear as the guises of Elves and other supernatural beings." Here, the illustrator brings them even more to life; reading books, strumming harps, and spinning spider webs, all in his unique and intricate style. "The ghostly trees Whisper forest tales Upon pages Made of their being" Scarce. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Special Edition. AN ORIGINAL MANUSCRIPT POEM, CALLIGRAPHICALLY LETTERED AND ILLUSTRATED IN WATERCOLOUR. VAN SANDWYK, Charles. Tree Whispers. Deep Cove, British Columbia: Charles van Sandwyk, 2025 8vo., bound in decorative full navy floral cloth; with onlaid manuscript label in colour to upper board; blue-green marbled endpapers; outer edges untrimmed; unpaginated [pp. xxxi] with three additional miniature inserts bound in; hand lettered, drawn, penned and painted by the author on antique cream, white and grey papers; manuscript throughout; with decorative titles, borders, vignettes and illustrations both full page and interspersed within text, featuring reading insects, owls, moonlit landscapes, hedgehogs and various tree folk; fine, as issued, complete in the custom-made green morocco and marbled clamshell case; lettered and lined in gilt, with five raised bands and floral vignettes gilt in compartments. A HAND DRAWN, LETTERED, PAINTED AND BOUND MANUSCRIPT of Charles Van Sandwyk s celebrated poem, Tree Whispers. The book was originally published in 2015 in a deluxe edition of 120 copies, of which 50 were reserved for the patrons of the High Branch Society. An unnumbered trade edition followed the same year. Charles van Sandwyk has devoted much of his adult life to the quiet study and contemplation of the natural world. With a deep love of nature and the array of creatures which inhabit the earth, this wonderful poem celebrates the magic and mystery of the woods, and, perhaps, how trees would speak, should we listen hard enough. From The Bible, to Shakespeare, to Tolkien, trees have been anthropomorphised for centuries. The Gospel of Mark speaks of "Men as trees, walking", and, perhaps most closely to the style of Van Sandwyk's drawings are those of Arthur Rackham, who portrayed them as "bristly, twisted, anthropomorphic trees that appear as the guises of Elves and other supernatural beings." Here, the illustrator brings them even more to life; reading books, strumming harps, and spinning spider webs, all in his unique and intricate style. Produced specially for Fold the Corner in the early months of 2025 at the author s own home in British Columbia, Canada, this is a one-of-a-kind manuscript. Alongside the hand-written poem, beautifully penned in his long, flowing hand, illustrations depict stag beetles adorned with fresh green leaves, penning poems and other songs; contemplative owls; scenes of forests and mountainscapes under the face of a moon and stars embellished in gold; anthropomorphosised tree and twig folk, some playing instruments; and other creatures simply enjoying a ride on the back of a falling leaf. "The ghostly trees Whisper forest tales Upon pages Made of their being" Unique. Signed by Author(s).