Author: Charles Van Sandwyk.
Title: Sketches from a Tropic Isle drawn and annotated in the Fiji Islands by Charles Van Sandwyk.
Publisher: Tavewa Island, Published by the artist, 1997. Printed offset (1500 copies). This copy with the turtle image on the front cover.
Language: Text in English.
Size: 7" X 5".
Pages: Unpaginated (28) pages.
Binding: Fine and attractive original wrap-around paper cover hand-stitched binding (hinges fine) under a protective removable mylar cover.
Content: Fine content (bright, tight, and clean - as shown).
Illustrations: Complete with all the wonderful illustrations by Charles van Sandwyk.

Estimate: (USD 400 - USD 500)

The book:  A wonderful collection of Fijian sketches, drawn and annotated by van Sandwyk in the Fiji Islands in 1996.

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.