The book was published by casterman in 1960 and may be the first french language edition of the book. Great book to introduce children to paris before a visit. An excellent introduction to the work of miroslav tichy in this english language small softcover. The brilliant, vibrant illustrations have been meticulously preserved, remaining true to his vision more than forty years later and, where applicable, facts have been updated for the twentyfirst century, appearing on a. Like the other sasek classics, these are facsimile editions of his original books. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Folio, original pictorial paper boards, pictorial endpapers, original dust jacket.
This book, and the entire series of books by miroslav sasek, are just wonderful. This is paris appeared in 1959, starting what ultimately grew into a series of eighteen books. Grants are awarded to individuals or legal entities active in the spheres outlined in the charter and statutes of the foundation. Amadeus, 1984, on which miroslav ondricek was the director of. Miroslav sasek was born on the 16 th november 1916 in the prague district of zizkov. Miroslav sasek books list of books by author miroslav sasek. 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. Follow miroslav sasek and explore their bibliography from s miroslav sasek author page. Sasek, most remembered for a series of childrens books called this is. On a short holiday to paris and enthralled by the city and its history, sasek realised that distracted parents with children in tow rarely seemed to interpret the city to their offspring, and that sketches of his surroundings he was making might best be used as illustrations for a childrens book.
On the heels of the runaway bestsellers this is new york and this is paris, universe is pleased to reissue another title from m. Sasek pictures fabulous, big hearted new york city in this is new york, first published in 1960 and now updated for the 21st. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Jun 25, 2004 this wonderful picture book is one of a series about cities of the world by miroslav sasek. Sasek began his this is series with paris and eventually created 18 books total. This particular copy is inscribed on the title page to the famous comicstrip artist milt caniff and his wife.
This is new york also received the boys club of america junior books award in 1961, while this is the united nations appeared on the international board on books for young people honor list in 1979. Both books were enormously successful, and his simple vision grew to include more than a dozen books. Illustration by miroslav sasek from the book, this is paris, voici paris this is miroslav sasek voices of east anglia. See all books authored by miroslav sasek, including this is paris, and this is new york this is. Beginning with the publication of this is paris in 1959, the series acted as educational and entertaining. The brilliant, vibrant illustrations have been meticulously preserved, remaining true to sasek s vision more than forty years later. This is london is a facsimile editions of sasek s original title.
With the same wit and perception that distinguished his stylish books on paris, london, and rome, m. With the same wit and perception that distinguished his charming book. Where applicable, facts for each book have been updated for the twentyfirst century. We see its famous buildings, its beautiful gardens, the museums, the sidewalk cafes, and. Apr 05, 2015 miroslav ondricek obituary czech cinematographer renowned for his work on such classic films as amadeus, ragtime and o lucky man. Although traditionally a childrens book, kids and adults alike will enjoy this lighthearted. We will use your contact information to send you email newsletters and for no other purposes. Around the world with miroslav saseks illustrations. First published in 1962, sasek s jaunty, colorful illustrations will still dazzle kids and adults alike. 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.
Because brain pickings is in its twelfth year and because i write primarily about ideas of a timeless character, i have decided to plunge into my vast archive every wednesday and choose from the thousands of essays one worth resurfacing and resavoring. What it presents, in full glorious color, is a tribute to the city of lights. 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. Miroslav sasek, first edition abebooks shop for books. Full of wonderfully retro illustrations, young readers are taken on a joyous tour of paris. Ive always found saseks books to be a bit choppy in text, but intriguingly so. Featherston starts our adventure to paris by reading this is paris, by m. Apr 24, 2004 this book, and the entire series of books by miroslav sasek, are just wonderful. Illustrator miroslav sasek captures both the breathtaking landscape and the cosmopolitan flavor of the city by the bay. This is paris, isbn miroslav sasek this is paris by m sasek is a classic kids travel book with beautiful illustrations. 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. See more ideas about illustration, illustration art and childrens book illustration. 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.
Buy this is hong kong by miroslav sasek, hardcover format, from the dymocks online bookstore. Fishpond australia, this is paris by miroslav sasek. Click to read more about this is london by miroslav sasek. The story introduces children ideally from ages of about 3 7 to the magic of paris. With the passing of time facts have been updated where applicable in the back of the book. Miroslav sasek, illustrates famous buildings and museums and many of the things that make paris one of the most visited cities in the world, such as its beautiful gardens, museums, cafes as well as the people and animals cats. Sharing a childs view of 1950s paris, this and subsequent travelogues closed to 20 in total enabled sasek to combine several of his. Miroslav sasek has 38 books on goodreads with 6349 ratings. Sasek s beloved classic books from the 1960s are still timely and current in every way. With the same wit and perception that distinguished his charming books on london, new york, and san francisco, here this famous. This is a classic book and will delight children and adults alike. This is london is a facsimile editions of saseks original title.
The charm and uniqueness of new york city was never more beautifully and whimsically created for children than in miroslav sasek s this is new york. His brilliant, vibrant illustrations have been meticulously preserved and remain true to his vision. A vacation in paris inspired miroslav sasek to create childrens sic travel guides to the big cities of the world. Miroslav saseks kids guide to the postwar world the. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. Miroslav sasek limited edition prints bookroom art press. Discover book depositorys huge selection of miroslav sasek books online. Retro illustration vintage illustration print illustrations posters modern graphic design prints graphic illustration childrens book illustration.
The book evokes a sense of wonder, while relaying facts about paris that children will find very captivating. Behind these books, there was a czech, architecttrained turned illustrator, miroslav sasek, also known as m. There are lots of things to point out even to a toddler and lots of. This is paris is the first book in the series of glorious travelogue books that served as the inspiration for my own riley book series. Subscribe to this free midweek pickmeup for heart, mind, and spirit below it is.
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. 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. Terms and conditions for grant applications to the miroslav sasek foundation a. Miroslav sasek s most popular book is this is london. First edition of the seventh book in saseks celebrated series of childrens books about the world. Like the other sasek classics, this is ireland is a facsimile edition of his original book from the 1960s and is still timely and current in every way. Childrens travel books from miroslav sasek abebooks. The dutchman who bought the island of manhattan from the native americnas in 1626 for twentyfour dollars worth of handy housewares little knew that his was the. Other books include, this is new york, this is rome and this is. This is paris by miroslav sasek goodreads share book. This is new york also received the boys club of america junior books award in 1961, while this is the more. Facsimile edition of a beloved, long outofprint childrens classic. He brought me this is paris in 1958 when i when i was publishing in london, and we soon followed up with this is london. Miroslav sasek 1916 1980 was a czech author and illustrator, who.
We have new and used copies available, in 1 editions starting at. 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. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. This is paris by sasek, miroslav and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. With the same wit and perception that distinguished his charming books on london, new york, and san francisco, here this famous czech painter presents his impressions of paris in this is paris, first published in 1959 and now updated for the 21st century.
This is new york is the first of 3 about american cities and it is thrilling to view whether you live here or not. Let us take you to where it all began, with this is paris. Miroslav sasek 1916 1980 was a czech author and illustrator, who generally published under m. Buy this is paris by miroslav sasek from waterstones today. We see things like notre dame, a ticket to ride the metro, and a. Miroslav sasek 19161980 was born in prague, czechoslovakia. In 2011 the sasek foundation was founded in prague, to look after his legacy. Sasek, miroslav archives page 2 of 3 bookroom art press. This is paris, his inaugural guide, was released in 1959. Other books include, this is new york, this is rome and this is london. This is hong kong by miroslav sasek 9780789315601 dymocks.
And, at last, in 20, his books were finally translated into czech, making them available in his home country and mother tongue for the first time. Initially, he intended to create only three books in the series this is paris, this is. A charmingly illustrated childrens book entitled this is paris, by miroslav sasek, 1959, new york, the macmillan company, 60 pages, printed in finland. The book of the day, this is paris by miroslav sasek, focuses on none of these amazing historic events. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Download this is the way to the moon miroslav sasek ebook this is the world. Sasek s beloved and nostalgic childrens travel series. This is venice first edition miroslav sasek bauman rare books. Like the other sasek classics, this is venice is a facsimile edition of his original book from the 1960s and is still timely and current in every way. This wonderful picture book is one of a series about cities of the world by miroslav sasek.
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