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Once the capital of the roman empire, now the capital of italy and the center of catholic christendom, rome is the eternal city where the old world and the new stand side by side. Miroslav sasek s most popular book is this is london. Miroslav saseks kids guide to the postwar world the. Miroslav sasek shares his impressions of london with its beautiful buildings, historic monuments, bridges, parks, shops and piccadilly circus, black cabs, horse guards, and the famed underground.

Miroslav sasek 19161980 or meerohslahf sahsek as pronounced, and written sasek, but best known by his drawn signature. Apr 24, 2004 this book, and the entire series of books by miroslav sasek, are just wonderful. In this video youll see the most famous landmarks in london. Because of the book s success, sasek created a series with thirteen addition titles, on places such as london, rome, and new york. The facsimile editions have been meticulously preserved, remaining true to sasek s vision more than 40 years later. 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 1916 1980 was a czech author and illustrator, who generally published under m. Miroslav saseks most popular book is this is london.

The home of wonderful blank art greeting cards, fine art prints and art gifts. Sunday best by miroslav sasek the blank card company. 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. The book evokes a sense of wonder, while relaying facts about paris that children will find very captivating. Miroslav sasek limited edition prints bookroom art press. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. 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. First published in 1962, sasek s jaunty, colorful illustrations will still dazzle kids and adults alike. This is miroslav sasek 1960s, art, book covers 20337 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 hong kong by miroslav sasek 9780789315601 dymocks.

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. His brilliant, vibrant illustrations have been meticulously preserved and remain true to his vision. This is israel was written and illustrated by miroslav sasek m. Miroslav lajcak is deputy prime minister and minister of foreign and european affairs for the slovak republic.

Discover book depositorys huge selection of miroslav sasek books online. For max, more star wars yarns see a prior post and ed emberleys big purple drawing book. Dec 16, 2004 miroslav jancic, who has died of cancer aged 69, was a bosnian writer, novelist, politican, diplomat, poet and campaigner against nationalism and the blood of european tribal wars. In a post 911 world, the european union needs a terrorism taskforce. It covers all the big, well known parts of the city. Terms and conditions for grant applications to the miroslav sasek foundation a. First published in the 1960s, these volumes in the beloved and nostalgic travel series take todays readers on tours of hong kong and rome. Sasek renders the buildings of paris in images pleasing to the eye, but he also focuses on the people of the city.

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. We see things like notre dame, a ticket to ride the metro, and a. Miroslav saseks this is rome is a beautiful picture book that will give readers of all ages a look at the wonders of this amazing city. Illustration from this is london, a midcentury travel picture book for children by the. Beginning with the publication of this is paris in 1959, the series acted as educational and entertaining. 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 radio free europe from 1951 to 1957. Follow miroslav sasek and explore their bibliography from s miroslav sasek author page. Apr 24, 2004 sasek has cast his loving eye on london and the result are colorful, sophisticated pictures of one of the most exciting cities in the world, paired with a lively text that keeps a playful sense of fun while taking the reader to the highlights of one of the worlds great capitals. This is london by miroslav sasek goodreads share book. London illustration by miroslav sasek london illustration, travel illustration.

So he wrote his first travel guide for families in 1959, this is paris. Sasek, miroslav archives page 2 of 3 bookroom art press. Illustration from this is london, a midcentury travel picture book for. 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. This is london is a facsimile editions of saseks original. Miroslav sasek limited edition fine art prints miroslav sasek 19161980 miroslav sasek, was born in prague in 1916.

Here this beloved illustrator shares his impressions of london with its beautiful buildings, historic monuments, bridges, parks, shops and piccadilly circus, black cabs, horse guards, and famed underground. Click to read more about this is london by miroslav sasek. With echoes of miroslav saseks iconic 1959 book this is london, these quirky cards are perfect to send, keep or display. 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. The book was published by macmillan in 1962 and appears to be a first edition though its not specifically stated as such. Sasek pictures fabulous, bighearted new york city in this is new york, first published in 1960 and now updated for the 21st century. A vacation in paris inspired miroslav sasek to create childrens sic. 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. Our selection includes some of the finest artists from the twentieth century including eric ravilious, paul nash, cyril power and sybil andrews as well as contemporary artists including printmakers such as angie lewin, mark hearld, emily sutton, paul catherall and paul cleden. This is london by miroslav sasek is the second of the this is. This book, and the entire series of books by miroslav sasek, are just wonderful.

My brother has this book still, somewhere, in a box i suppose. Grants are awarded to individuals or legal entities active in the spheres outlined in the charter and statutes of the foundation. Buy this is greece by miroslav sasek from waterstones today. Sasek has cast his loving eye on london and the result are colorful, sophisticated pictures of one of the most exciting cities in the world, paired with a lively text that keeps a playful sense of fun while taking the reader to the highlights of one of the worlds great capitals. With the passing of time facts have been updated where applicable in the back of the book. This is london is a beautifully illustrated picture book depicting all things to do with the capital city. Sasek, most remembered for a series of childrens books called this is. With the same wit and perception that distinguished his stylish books on paris, london, and rome, m. Box set by miroslav sasek, 9780789324153, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide.

This is london by miroslav sasek and we completely must go to london by lauren child. Illustrator miroslav sasek captures both the breathtaking landscape and the cosmopolitan flavor of the city by the bay. Sasek was born in prague, czechoslovakia, november 1916, to parents who generally discouraged his early interest in drawing and painting and pushed him instead into training as an architect. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. 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. 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. The story introduces children ideally from ages of about 3 7 to the magic of paris. 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.