The Meaning of Mice by Charles Van Sandwyk

The Meaning of Mice: Translated for Humans by Charles Van Sandwyk. Van Sandwyk, Charles. Published by The Fairy Press (A Division of Charles Van Sandwyk Fine Arts), Vancouver, 2002. First Edition. 32mo up to 5" tall., 11pp. Wrap around stiff paper boards with paste down title and illustration to front panel; illustrated on inside of the three panels. Accordion style fold-out with watercolour illustrations on one side and calligraphic text on the other. The Meaning of Mice is a short story by 'Painter Mouse', about his family and finding his place in the world. A charming little volume in fine, collectible condition.

Charles Van Sandwyk is a Vancouver artist and author whose detailed, whimsical artwork is found in private collections across the globe as well as in the National Gallery of Canada. His illustrations are featured in such books as The Folio Society's The Wind In The Willows, Alice in Wonderland, and The Blue Fairy Book, as well as his own self published books including The Parade to Paradise, How to See Fairies, and Sketches from the Dream Island of Birds.