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. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. Sasek, most remembered for a series of childrens books called this is. Sasek renders the buildings of paris in images pleasing to the eye, but he also focuses on the people of the city. 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. This is new york also received the boys club of america junior books award in 1961, while this is the more. Starting with this is paris, and progressing through other major capitals of the world, and a few. Beginning with the publication of this is paris in 1959, the series acted as educational and entertaining tourism and travel books for kids, to teach them about some of the great cities, countries and. Because of the books success, sasek created a series with thirteen addition titles, on places such as london, rome, and new york. With a minimum of words and a maximum of illustrations, this is paris captures the magic of mankinds capital city new york times. We see things like notre dame, a ticket to ride the metro, and a. Shop amongst our popular books, including 19, this is the world, this is new york and more from miroslav sasek.
He also describes cultural aspects one might observe there, including business apparel, tea time and entertainment such as cricket, dart playing in pubs, and open air markets. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. The first in the series of this is books,this is paris is a delightful tour of 1950s paris from a childs eye view. Miroslav sasek s most popular book is this is london. This is the world miroslav sasek bok 9780847843961. His brilliant, vibrant illustrations have been meticulously preserved and remain true to his vision. We personally assess every book s quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Max loves emberleys books and has checked the purple one out several times from the library. The story introduces children ideally from ages of about 3 7 to the magic of paris.
The book evokes a sense of wonder, while relaying facts about paris that children will find very captivating. Full of wonderfully retro illustrations, young readers are taken on a joyous tour of paris. Miroslav saseks kids guide to the postwar world the. For max, more star wars yarns see a prior post and ed emberleys big purple drawing book. Miroslav sasek has 38 books on goodreads with 6391 ratings. Sasek images illustration art, vintage illustration. Although published in 1959, this is still a recognisable paris with. Explore books by miroslav sasek with our selection at. Four of the this is books were adapted into movie shorts by weston woods in the early 1960s. Jun 25, 2004 this wonderful picture book is one of a series about cities of the world by miroslav sasek. This is paris vintage book illustrations by miroslav sasek for scrap booking mixed media ephemera. For children, theres the beloved madeline series bemelmans, where in an old house in paris that was covered with vines, lived twelve little girls in two straight lines. Sasek captured the essence of the worlds major capitals and brought them to.
She had studied typing and shorthand at secretarial school and then worked as a correspondence clerk. His father worked as an insurance agent to the south of. This is paris 3rd edition by miroslav sasek hardcover, 64. Miroslav saseks kids guide to the postwar world the atlantic. With the same wit and perception that distinguished his stylish books on paris, london, and rome, m. Saseks beloved and nostalgic childrens travel series. His mother, anna marie nee novakova, born on 17th january 1886, was the daughter of a postal clerk. 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. Miroslav sasek was born on the 16 th november 1916 in the prague district of zizkov. The czech painter miroslav sasek offers a witty introduction to the city of lights in this is paris, published by universe publishing, a division of rizzoli international publications, inc. His brilliant, vibrant illustrations have been meticulously preserved and. This is new york, this is venice, this is israel, and this is ireland.
We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. 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. More handling wear rubbing to cornersedgesspine, boar. This is paris appeared in 1959, starting what ultimately grew into a series of eighteen books. 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. Miroslav sasek limited edition prints bookroom art press.
A really joyful london book haul folio society books and a manuscript copy of jane eyre duration. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Here this beloved illustrator shares his impressions of london with its beautiful buildings, historic monuments, bridges, parks, shops and piccadilly circus, black. Of course, no list of french childrens books would be complete without this classic by ludwig bemelmans. This is london by miroslav sasek and we completely must go to london by lauren child. Other books include, this is new york, this is rome and this is london.
A caldecott honor book, madeline has captivated children and adults since its first publication in 1939 with its melodic rhymes and unconventional illustrations. This book, and the entire series of books by miroslav sasek, are just wonderful. Add to bookbag sell this book add to wish list set price alert. Sasek crisscrossed the world to write his books, from paris to london, rome to new york, edinburgh to san francisco, and as far afield as israel, hong kong and. Paris stories books and films about paris expat guide. Discover book depositorys huge selection of miroslav sasek books online. 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.
This is london book illustration by miroslav sasek, 1959 little green notebook. This is london 1960 childrens book miroslav sasek etsy. Like this is new york and this is san francisco, this is london and this is paris are facsimile editions of sasek s original titles. Sasek pictures fabulous, bighearted new york city in this is new york, first published in 1960 and now updated for the 21st century. Because of those titles popularity, sasek ultimately extended the series to 18 books. Following on the runaway success of this is new york, universe is thrilled to reissue two more titles from m. 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. Childrens books set in paris that teach about the culture. This is london is one of a series of travel guides for children written and illustrated by miroslav sasek beginning in the late 1950s. Beginning with the publication of this is paris in 1959, the series acted as educational and entertaining tourism and travel books for kids, to teach them about some of. Miroslav sasek was born on 18th november 1916 in the prague district of zizkov. 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 paris is the first book in the series of glorious travelogue books that served as the inspiration for my own riley book series. Over a 15 year period, between 1959 and 1974, he produced 18 of his this is.
With the passing of time facts have been updated where applicable in the back of each book. I am totally in love with these books, and let me tell you why. Perfect souvenirs with timely and nostalgic appeal, the books have an elegant, classic look and delightful narrative that will charm both. A threeweek vacation in paris gave sasek the idea for writing travel books for children, and originally he only intended to produce three books in. Follow miroslav sasek and explore their bibliography from s miroslav sasek author page. A second essay examines sasek as an author, setting his work in the context. With the same wit and perception that distinguished his charming book. Kids of all ages enjoy the whimsical and colorful impressions of the city in miroslav saseks classic picturebook this is paris. The extraordinary life and travels of the beloved childrens book. Miroslav sasek 1916 1980 was a czech author and illustrator, who generally published under m. The extraordinary life and travels of the beloved childrens. Jun 08, 2016 a really joyful london book haul folio society books and a manuscript copy of jane eyre duration.
The book was published by casterman in 1960 and may be the first french language edition of the book. He had just begun a career in childrens literature when the czechoslovak coup detat of 1948 prompted him to emigrate to munich, west germany, where he worked for. Miroslav sasek limited edition fine art prints miroslav sasek 19161980 miroslav sasek, was born in prague in 1916. This is london is a facsimile edition of saseks original title. This was the first book in sasek s classic this is. Sasek describes and illustrates many familiar london landmarks. Like the other sasek classics, this is venice is a facsimile edition of his original book from the 1960s and is. Here this beloved illustrator shares his impressions of london with its beautiful buildings, historic monuments, bridges, parks, shops and piccadilly circus. So he wrote his first travel guide for families in 1959, this is paris.
Like this is new york and this is san francisco, this is london and this is paris are facsimile editions of saseks original titles. 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. First published in 1962, saseks jaunty, colorful illustrations will still dazzle kids and adults alike. Let us take you to where it all began, with this is paris. 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. On the heels of the runaway bestsellers this is new york and this is paris, universe is pleased to reissue another title from m. This wonderful picture book is one of a series about cities of the world by miroslav sasek. Miroslav sasek illustrator miroslav sasek captures both the breathtaking landscape and the cosmopolitan flavor of the city by the bay. 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. We see its famous buildings, its beautiful gardens, the museums, the sidewalk cafes, and the people who live there artists, the. Seeing as it is supposedly spring in berlin, we felt it. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers.
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, 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. 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. Apr 24, 2004 this book, and the entire series of books by miroslav sasek, are just wonderful. From london to hong kong, sydney to san francisco, readers will delight in this charming journey through the worlds great cities.