Charles Noel van Sandwyk (born 1966) is a Canadian artist, illustrator and writer. He is best known for his own private press books such as How to See Fairies, as well as illustrating Folio Society editions of Alice in Wonderland, The Wind in the Willows and The Blue Fairy Book.
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
A guide to collecting the works of Charles van Sandwyk – what he made, which books are most sought after, and where to begin.
An illustrated collector’s guide to spectacular Folio Society Rainbow Fairy collection – each book contains illustrations by a different top contemporary artist, and an introduction by a well-known author, and is bound in stunning decorative cloth with metallic accents.
The Folio Society’s limited edition leatherbound series of six cherished tales, each of which is illustrated by a contemporary artist, was released between 2008 to 2016. Includes video review.
A video review of some of Charles van Sandwyk’s most charming private press fairy books – from the Gnome King’s Treasure Song to The Fairy Market.
An overview of Andrew Lang’s famous collection of world tales known as the rainbow or coloured fairy books series.