Name: Betwixt and Between: Influences on the Book Illustrations of Charles Van Sandwyk
Date & Time: November 1 to December 16, 2011. Open Monday to Friday, 9:00 – 5:00PM and Saturday, 12:00-5:00PM
Location: Irving K Barber Learning Centre 1961 East Mall, Lower Floor
Description: Charles van Sandwyk is one of the world’s most accomplished book illustrators. UBC Library Rare Books and Special Collections presents an exhibition that explains the artistic and literary sources of van Sandwyk’s work including Albecht Durer, Rembrandt van Rijn, Arthur Rackham, Mahatma Gandhi, and J.R.R. Tolkiein.
A catalogue of the exhibition will available in mid November in two editions; one with an original copper plate engraving.
Ticketing Information: This is a free event, open to the public. For more information visit: http://ubc.library.ca