Well, this Folio edition of van Sandwyk's whimsical poems and vignettes, with his own fantastic illustrations, proves that there is magic in the world under our feet and above our heads, if only we can open our eyes to see it. This book isn't just illustrated, it's illuminated, like a medieval manuscript. It includes a full color fold-out accompaniment to the poem "Afterglow". And it's lovingly dedicated to "the everlasting memory of Arthur Rackham (1867-1939) who was rather fond of sardines."

Altogether lovely. Makes me want to collect all the classics he has illustrated.

JANUARY 2019 ( )