This is miroslav sasek city illustration, travel illustration. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Sasek images illustration, illustration art, childrens. This is hong kong image from another book in the this is. Never the less just as enjoyable and the artist certainly as usual gives the feeling of having really looked at the country he was visiting and draws what he sees, first published in 1965. Feb 8, 2015 i recently came across czech illustrator miroslav saseks set of reissued childrens travel books and instantly fell in love. Full of wonderfully retro illustrations, young readers are taken on a joyous tour of paris. This is london is a facsimile editions of saseks original title. His iconic series won several awards, such as the new york times best illustrated childrens book of the year and the boys club of american junior books award. Miroslav sasek november 16, 1916, prague may 1980, wettingen, switzerland was a czech emigre author and illustrator, best known for a series of books. I recently came across czech illustrator miroslav saseks set of reissued childrens travel books and instantly fell in love. Each title, published by random house, tours a different place via lush illustrations and interesting. Miroslav sasek an author and illustrator, he is best remembered for his classic stories on the great cities of the world, including paris, new york city, venice, london, and rome. A delightful picture book about historic britain published in 1974.
Miroslav sasek was a czechoslovakian emigre author and illustrator, best known for a series of books for children titled this is, which he signed m. By miroslav sasek published by universe 234 pages 9. This is london is a facsimile edition of miroslav saseks original title. Miroslav sasek has 38 books on goodreads with 6391 ratings. Saseks this is london received the new york times choice of best illustrated childrens book of the year in 1959, as did this is new york in 1960. This book looks very, very slightly different in style from previous volumes, perhaps as the series evolved miroslav sasek was becoming tired with the format.
His brilliant, vibrant illustrations have been meticulously preserved and remain true to his vision. His father worked as an insurance agent to the south of. This is new york also received the boys club of america junior books award in 1961, while this is the more. This is london by miroslav sasek and we completely must go to london by lauren child. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Cafe this is paris, voici paris avec illustration by miroslav sasek. Miroslav sasek november 16, 1916, prague may 1980, wettingen, switzerland was a czech emigre author and illustrator, best known for a series of books for. Although published in 1959, this is still a recognisable paris with. Small bookplate imprint from prior owner, otherwise fine. Jun 20, 2017 saseks books are all visually lovely, no doubt about it, however they are also incredibly informative, which i quite appreciate. Posts about miroslav sasek written by lisalisabookjam.
From london to hong kong, sydney to san francisco, readers will delight in this charming journey through the worlds great cities. Miroslav saseks kids guide to the postwar world the atlantic. Miroslav sasek 1916 1980 was a czech author and illustrator, who generally published under m. Sasek navigates romes busy, winding streets to visit such glorious historical landmarks as the statues of michelangelo, vatican city, the pantheon, and the fontana di treviand to show us the eccentricities of modern roman. Jun 15, 2008 this book looks very, very slightly different in style from previous volumes, perhaps as the series evolved miroslav sasek was becoming tired with the format. One of four animated short films produced by scholastics weston wood to accompany the beloved illustrators iconic this is book series. Max loves emberleys books and has checked the purple one out several times from the library. After publishing the first of his this is series in 1959, m. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. With the passing of time facts have been updated where applicable in the back of the book.
We personally assess every book s quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. The story introduces children ideally from ages of about 3 7 to the magic of paris. Other books include, this is new york, this is rome and this is london. Miroslav sasek books list of books by author miroslav sasek. Miroslav saseks most popular book is this is london. This is hong kong by miroslav sasek, 9780789315601, download free ebooks, download free pdf epub ebook. Sasek continued to capture the essence of worldly destinations like london, israel. For max, more star wars yarns see a prior post and ed emberleys big purple drawing book. Sasek, baobab publishers, 2014 2 22 this is rome, 1960. From the golden gate bridge to a texas rodeo to cape canaveral to the statue of liberty, a new picture book from universe publishing revisits some of the landmarks spotlighted in miroslav saseks. In addition to texts and illustrations, miroslav sasek is the author of book covers and graphic design of many books abroad and in our country.
This is london by miroslav sasek westminster abbey shop. Miroslav sasek november 16, 1916, prague may 1980, wettingen, switzerland was a czech emigre author and illustrator, best known for a series of books for children titled this is. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. This is hong kong, first published in 1965, captures the enchantment and the contrasts of hong kong in the sixties. This is london by miroslav sasek 2004, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. Illustration from the book this is san francisco, by miroslav sasek, san francisco by miroslav sasek upout is the discriminating guide to the best weird events, underground culture, and unique parties. But it is the detailed pictures in this large format book. This is miroslav sasek book illustration, vintage illustration.
This is miroslav sasek czech illustrator miroslav saseks set of reissued childrens travel books a visual catalogue of the midcentury modern graphic aesthetic. We see things like notre dame, a ticket to ride the metro, and a. These charming illustrations, coupled with sasek s witty, playful narrative, make for a perfect souvenir that will delight both children and their parents, many of whom will remember the series from their own childhoods. Madeline books, sasek had in mind, he said, a book for kiddies set in. This wonderful picture book is one of a series about cities of the world by miroslav sasek. A set of 10 volumes from the this is series of travel books for children beautifully illustrated tours of famous cites by the painter m. With the same wit and perception that distinguished his charming books on paris, new york, and san francisco, m sasek presents stylish, elegant london in this is london, first published in 1959 and now updated for the 21st century. Another generation of children are enjoying miroslav saseks classic this is series of books. These 10 titles from the this is travel series, written and illustrated by the painter miroslav sasek, is an amazing way to introduce a child to some of the most beautiful and historically important cities, states, and countries in the world. This is miroslav sasek 1960s, art, book covers 20510 views comments off on this is miroslav sasek miroslav sasek originally trained as an architect principally because his parents werent too keen on his ambition to become a painter but, as if to prove that you shouldnt stand in the way of talent, after he qualified he duly.
This is historic britain by miroslav sasek alibris. Through literature and our unique live events 1 pages in the pub, a program bringing disparate communities together around books and 2 book buzz, our literacy program for k12 schools the book jam creates communities. Ondrej pribylsasek foundation 3 22 this is rome, 1960. With the passing of time facts have been updated where applicable. Miroslav sasek retro illustration, childrens illustrations. F or baby boomers whose childhood dreams were of paris and hong kong rather than narnia and hobbiton, miroslav saseks this is picturebook series offered a magic carpet to take them there. This is london is a facsimile edition of miroslav sasek s original title. This is paris appeared in 1959, starting what ultimately grew into a series of eighteen books. Discover book depositorys huge selection of miroslav sasek books online. Shop amongst our popular books, including 19, this is the world, this is london and more from miroslav sasek. F or baby boomers whose childhood dreams were of paris and hong kong rather than narnia and hobbiton, miroslav saseks this is picture book series offered a magic carpet to take them there. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. Jul 6, 2017 i recently came across czech illustrator miroslav saseks set of reissued childrens travel books and instantly fell in love.
Sasek, most remembered for a series of childrens books called this is. This is rome, first published in 1960, traces the history of roman civilization to bring to life the rome of the 60s. This book, and the entire series of books by miroslav sasek, are just wonderful. Before his death, miroslav sasek lived in paris, died in wettingen near zurich with his sister bibliography edit benjamin a tisic morskych dasu kapitana barnabase 1947. Miroslav sasek shines in this collection of childrens travel guides to big cities around the world. Miroslav sasek s most popular book is this is london.
Sasek, miroslav, good book this is london, sasek, miroslav, good book. Miroslav saseks kids guide to the postwar world the. Miroslav sasek was born on the 16 th november 1916 in the prague district of zizkov. Feb 17, 2015 i recently came across czech illustrator miroslav saseks set of reissued childrens travel books and instantly fell in love.
Sasek continued to capture the essence of worldly destinations like london, israel, munich, san. See all books authored by miroslav sasek, including this is paris, and this is new york this is. The book was published by casterman in 1960 and may be the first french language edition of the book. A really joyful london book haul folio society books and a manuscript copy of jane eyre duration. Saseks beloved and nostalgic childrens travel series, now in one convenient isbn. Each features true facts about the city, as well as delightful. Illustrator miroslav sasek captures both the breathtaking landscape and the cosmopolitan flavor of.
Jun 08, 2016 a really joyful london book haul folio society books and a manuscript copy of jane eyre duration. This is hong kong miroslav sasek download free ebook. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Seusss beginner book collection by seuss hardcover box set united states. He was an architecture graduate and studied drawing and painting with czech landscape artist otakar blazicek, and after completing his studies he provided drawings for newspapers and illustrated a large number of books, as well as designing puppets in collaboration with his first wife. This is miroslav sasek czech illustrator miroslav saseks set of reissued childrens travel. The book evokes a sense of wonder, while relaying facts about paris that children will find very captivating.
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