With the same wit and perception that distinguished his stylish books on paris, london, and rome, m. 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. This is paris, miroslav sasek childrens book illustration, graphic design illustration. We see things like notre dame, a ticket to ride the metro, and a. Before his death, miroslav sasek lived in paris, died in wettingen near zurich with his sister bibliography. 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. But you can also buy miroslav sasek limited edition prints too and they look amazing the prints are based on the images from the classic midcentury travel books for kids by the czech artist, featuring everything from a ride on the london underground above to a hong kong. This book, and the entire series of books by miroslav sasek, are just wonderful.
Allen in london, that his work gained much more widespread recognition. Grants are awarded to individuals or legal entities active in the spheres outlined in the charter and statutes of the foundation. His father worked as an insurance agent to the south of. This is the world miroslav sasek bok 9780847843961 bokus. Buy this is hong kong by miroslav sasek, hardcover format, from the dymocks online bookstore. 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.
Starting with this is paris, and progressing through other major capitals of the world, and a few. 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 art prints and posters with free delivery. The book evokes a sense of wonder, while relaying facts about paris that children will find very captivating. Sasek pictures fabulous, bighearted new york city in this is new york, first published in 1960 and now updated for the 21st century.
Rubbinos book, first published in 2011, includes new landmarks like the london eye that werent around in 1959. Miroslav sasek first published in 1963, this is the way to the moon rockets readers to cape canaveral with a nostalgic look at the electronic brains that put astronauts into space and brought them home again. Sasek, miroslav archives page 2 of 3 bookroom art press. The charm and uniqueness of new york city was never more beautifully and whimsically created for children than in. Sasek images illustration art, vintage illustration. Benjamin a tisic morskych dasu kapitana barnabase 1947 vesely kalendarik 1948. She had studied typing and shorthand at secretarial school and then worked as a correspondence clerk. Terms and conditions for grant applications to the miroslav sasek foundation a.
Jun 25, 2004 this wonderful picture book is one of a series about cities of the world by miroslav sasek. Sasek s beloved and nostalgic childrens travel series. Please sign up to receive our occasional newsletter with details of our new prints. Hos adlibris hittar du miljontals bocker och produkter inom miroslav sasek vi har ett brett sortiment av bocker, garn, leksaker, pyssel, sallskapsspel, dekoration och mycket mer for en inspirerande vardag. First published in 1962, saseks jaunty, colorful illustrations will still dazzle kids and adults alike.
Miroslav sasek november 16, 1916, prague may 1980, wettingen. 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. For max, more star wars yarns see a prior post and ed emberleys big purple drawing book. This is hong kong by miroslav sasek 9780789315601 dymocks. Buy this is paris by miroslav sasek from waterstones today. Let us take you to where it all began, with this is paris.
Max loves emberleys books and has checked the purple one out several times from the library. From london to hong kong, sydney to san francisco, readers will delight in this charming journey through the worlds great cities. 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. Sasek describes and illustrates many familiar london landmarks. This is the world miroslav sasek bok 9780847843961. Miroslav sasek limited edition prints at art republic. Explore books by miroslav sasek with our selection at. His mother, anna marie nee novakova, born on 17th january 1886, was the daughter of a postal clerk. Saseks beloved and nostalgic childrens travel series. Sasek captured the essence of the worlds major capitals and brought them to. Like the other sasek classics, this is venice is a facsimile edition of his original book from the 1960s and is.
Sasek, miroslav archives page 3 of 3 bookroom art press. 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. Seeing as it is supposedly spring in berlin, we felt it. This is new york also received the boys club of america junior books award in 1961, while this is the more. Miroslav sasek was born on 18th november 1916 in the prague district of zizkov. It was in 1959 with the publication of his book this is paris by w. Other books include, this is new york, this is rome and this is. Box set by miroslav sasek, 9780789324153, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. With the passing of time facts have been updated where applicable in the back of the book. Apr 24, 2004 this book, and the entire series of books by miroslav sasek, are just wonderful. Follow miroslav sasek and explore their bibliography from s miroslav sasek author page. 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. 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.
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. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. Over a 15 year period, between 1959 and 1974, he produced 18 of his this is. Here at artrepublic we are thrilled to have a range of limited edition art prints by miroslav sasek, who was an acclaimed illustrator and author during the midtwentieth century. The book was published by casterman in 1960 and may be the first french language edition of the book. Miroslav sasek limited edition fine art prints miroslav sasek 19161980 miroslav sasek, was born in prague in 1916. Miroslav sasek illustrator miroslav sasek captures both the breathtaking landscape and the cosmopolitan flavor of the city by the bay. Selfridges by miroslav sasek from this is london london. This is venice first edition miroslav sasek bauman rare books. More handling wear rubbing to cornersedgesspine, boar. Sunday best by miroslav sasek the blank card company.
Walking through this is paris is like taking a parisian stroll in real life, only all around you is the most divine cartoonish rendition, in a sensational, very retro style that made sasek a household name, and on which many a modern day illustrative look has been modelled. Sasek s book, originally published in 1959, has been updated to reflect current information. Buy a cheap copy of this is ireland book by miroslav sasek. The story introduces children ideally from ages of about 3 7 to the magic of paris. 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. With the same wit and perception that distinguished his charming book.
First edition of the seventh book in saseks celebrated series of childrens books about the world. The brilliant, vibrant illustrations have been meticulously preserved, remaining true to. Miroslav sasek, illustrates famous buildings and museums and many of the things that make paris one of the most visited cities in the. His brilliant, vibrant illustrations have been meticulously preserved and remain true to his vision. But it is the detailed pictures in this large format book. 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. 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. 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, most remembered for a series of childrens books called this is. 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. Folio, original pictorial paper boards, pictorial endpapers, original dust jacket. His books received widespread critical acclaim and have been translated into numerous languages. 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.
Great book to introduce children to paris before a visit. 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. Discover book depositorys huge selection of miroslav sasek books online. We have new and used copies available, in 1 editions starting at. 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. This is london is one of a series of travel guides for children written and illustrated by miroslav sasek beginning in the late 1950s. Miroslav sasek 1916 1980 was a czech author and illustrator, who generally published under m.
Full of wonderfully retro illustrations, young readers are taken on a joyous tour of paris. The home of wonderful blank art greeting cards, fine art prints and art gifts. This is paris appeared in 1959, starting what ultimately grew into a series of eighteen books. This is miroslav sasek czech illustrator miroslav saseks set of reissued childrens travel books. I wanted to paint paris in a completely different way. This is london by miroslav sasek and we completely must go to london by lauren child. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience. This is london is a facsimile editions of sasek s original title.
Miroslav saseks kids guide to the postwar world the atlantic. 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. 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 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 children titled this is. Other books include, this is new york, this is rome and this is london.
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. Facsimile edition of a beloved, long outofprint childrens classic. The book of the day, this is paris by miroslav sasek, focuses on none of these amazing historic events. 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. With deft strokes of his paintbrush and a witty voice to match, master illustrator and storyteller m. This is venice first edition miroslav sasek bauman. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. What it presents, in full glorious color, is a tribute to the city of lights. We see its famous buildings, its beautiful gardens, the museums, the sidewalk cafes, and the people who live there artists, the. Like the other sasek classics, this is a facsimile edition of the original book. We have featured the wonderfully illustrated books in the past and even flagged up the wall calendar for this year.
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