These books represent some of the most stunning illustration art that is being published today. They generally include works by contemporary artists whose work was mostly produced from the 1980s onwards.
Sybille Schenker’s fairy tales series features delicate cut paper art, elegant silhouettes, and translucent pages that cleverly play with light and shadow.
Updated 2022. Johan Egerkrans is the Swedish illustrator of an amazing set of books on Norse Gods, Swedish fair folk, undead creatures and dragons. He combines a dark hard-edged imagination with the whimsy of Johan Bauer and Arthur Rackham.
Updated 2023. A review of all the Folio Society illustrated editions of Agatha Christie’s work, from their initial foray in 1990 to the present.
A review of several of Charles van Sandwyk’s whimsical bird books about owls, crows, parrots and other feathered friends.
Updated 2022. I’ve been collecting Charles van Sandwyk’s delightful handmade artist books for many years, and I’m thrilled to announce that I just finished putting together an illustrated guide that I hope will help other collectors track down his fantastic body of work…
Collecting » Authors & Artists » Charles van Sandwyk » Ephemera Charles van Sandwyk: Collecting the Ephemera The list below provides a comprehensive starting point regarding ephemera associated with the art books of Charles van Sandwyk for the interested collector. It includes various exhibition posters, prospectuses, and other interesting items Read more…
Collecting » Authors & Artists » Charles van Sandwyk » Publications: 1983-2009 Charles van Sandwyk: A Guide for Collectors On this page: About Charles van Sandwyk | How much do the books cost? | Where can I find his work? | What is in this collector’s guide? | Complete List Read more…
An illustrated review (with video) of the most beautiful editions of the Mary Poppins books, including a little trivia and some of the differences between the books and the movies.
Reviewing a selection of the best ‘spooky’ books by the Folio Society, some of which are vintage books and some that are still available new.
Comparing the varied editions of Rowling’s The Tales of Beedle the Bard, including differences between US & UK editions, collector’s editions, and more. Includes video review.