I recently came across czech illustrator miroslav sasek s set of reissued childrens travel books and instantly fell in love. You can look it up online at amazon or barnes and noble. 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 paris, his inaugural guide, was released in 1959. Four of the this is books were adapted into movie shorts by weston woods in the early 1960s. 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 the washingtonian, trekaroo journalist. Beginning with this is paris, published in 1959 by the british firm w. Paris books for kids our favorite picture books to prepare. 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 regions in the world. Cover may not represent actual copy or condition available. After his studies, sasek began producing illustrations for newspaper articles and books.
Sasek continued to capture the essence of worldly destinations like london, israel. Miroslav sasek this is paris landscape illustration, childrens book illustration, modern graphic design. Although hitler had ordered the destruction of the city, the occupying german officer ignored that decree and surrendered instead. This wonderful picture book is one of a series about cities of the world by miroslav sasek. Around the world with miroslav saseks illustrations. I am totally in love with these books, and let me tell you why. 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. Like the other sasek classics, this is texas is a facsimile edition of his original book that is still timely and current in every way. Oct 27, 2017 it also gave us something to scavenge for while in parisgiraffes. First published in 1962, sasek s jaunty, colorful illustrations will still dazzle kids and adults alike. This is miroslav sasek retro illustration, illustration. 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.
Apr 24, 2004 this book, and the entire series of books by miroslav sasek, are just wonderful. Sasek was born in prague in 1916 and died in switzerzerland in 1980. Download this is the way to the moon miroslav sasek ebook this is the world. Street art sidewalk art that will blow your mind photos. Kids of all ages enjoy the whimsical and colorful impressions of the city in miroslav saseks classic picturebook this is 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. See all books authored by miroslav sasek, including this is paris, and this is new york this is. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our. See more ideas about vintage childrens books, retro illustration, paris art. Sasek s beloved and nostalgic childrens travel series. My favorite childrens book about paris is a picture book called this is paris by miroslav sasek. Following the success of this is paris he went on to produce books on london 1959, rome 1960, new york 1960 and many others. Here this beloved illustrator shares his impressions of london with its beautiful buildings, historic monuments. The charming illustrations coupled with sasek s playful narrative make for a perfect souvenir that will delight both children and parents.
Benjamin a tisic morskych dasu kapitana barnabase 1947 vesely kalendarik 1948. This is london by miroslav sasek the british library. Following the runaway bestsellers this is new york and this is paris, universe is pleased to reissue another title from m. He is most wellknown for his series of this is books, which introduce children to cities around the world. The brilliant illustrations have been meticulously preserved and facts updated for the twentyfirst century.
We see its famous buildings, its beautiful gardens, the museums, the sidewalk cafes, and the people who live there artists, the. With the same wit and perception that distinguished his charming books on london, new york, and san francisco, here this famous. Miroslav saseks most popular book is this is paris. 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. Unlike other destinations like london and rome, sightseeing books written about ireland are rare. In total mr sasek produced 18 books in the series, with plans of others.
After the success of his first books as mentioned earlier, he ended up creating further 16 books on this series in a period spanning over ten years from 1958 until 1970. The book evokes a sense of wonder, while relaying facts about paris that children will find very captivating. Like the other sasek classics, this is munich is a facsimile edition of his original book, which was first published in 1969. With the same wit and perception that distinguished his charming book. For this reason, when this is a series of 3 children books paris, london and rome illustrating these big cities main landmarks as well as. On the heels of the runaway bestsellers this is new york and this is paris, universe is pleased to reissue another title from m. Brain pickings has a free sunday digest of the weeks most interesting and inspiring articles across art, science, philosophy, creativity, childrens books, and other strands of our search for truth, beauty, and meaning. The book of the day, this is paris by miroslav sasek, focuses on none of these amazing historic events. Sasek, miroslav archives page 2 of 3 bookroom art press. 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 limited edition prints bookroom art press. Starting with this is paris published in 1958, the books he wrote painted a delightful and evocative picture of some of the worlds great cities and countries.
Illustration by miroslav sasek from the book, this is paris, voici paris this is miroslav sasek voices of east anglia. Because of those titles popularity, sasek ultimately extended the series to 18 books. 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. This is paris by miroslav sasek goodreads share book. 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. We will use your contact information to send you email newsletters and for no other purposes. Jul 8, 20 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 went off and became a painter of sorts. Miroslav saseks kids guide to the postwar world the. Before his death, miroslav sasek lived in paris, died in wettingen near zurich with his sister bibliography. What it presents, in full glorious color, is a tribute to the city of lights. Thanks to strategically placed displays in certain bookstore windows, gothamist picked up czech artist miroslav sasek s illustrated book, this is new york, and fell in love.
After publishing the first of his this is series in 1959, m. This is texas by miroslav sasek english hardcover book 1967 first printing. This was a sweet story, about overcoming fears, thinking outside the box, and being brave. 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. 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. Jan, 2020 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. He worked as a painter and illustrator for most of his life. Jun 25, 2004 this wonderful picture book is one of a series about cities of the world by miroslav sasek. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. Sasek, most remembered for a series of childrens books called this is. This book, and the entire series of books by miroslav sasek, are just wonderful.
Miroslav sasek has 42 books on goodreads with 6193 ratings. So in 1957 he created a childrens guide book to paris, titled this is paris. The czech illustrator miroslav sasek produced delightful and evocative books that introduced generations of children to some of the worlds great cities and countries. Miroslav sasek, the authorillustrator of this is london, was born in prague in 1916 and later emigrated to paris. Hide all used hide unspecified hide acceptable hide good hide very good hide like new hide rentals hide digital hide variants hide backorders store languages. Miroslav sasek 1916 1980 was a czech author and illustrator, who generally published under m. With the same wit and perception that distinguished his stylish books on paris, london, and rome, m. Full of wonderfully retro illustrations, young readers are taken on a joyous tour of paris. 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. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. Sasek images vintage illustration, illustration, book. Items in the worthopedia are obtained exclusively from licensors and partners solely for our members research needs.
Rue du chat qui peche or street of the fishing cat is the narrowest street in paris. This is paris appeared in 1959, starting what ultimately grew into a series of eighteen books. Jan 22, 20 explore blackonyx128s board illustration. This is new york by miroslav sasek, hardcover barnes. With the same wit and perception that distinguished his charming books on london, new york, and san francisco. This is paris by sasek, miroslav and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. These two books are part of a classic series from the 1950s and 1960s. Kids books set in parisfrance paris forum tripadvisor. Great book to introduce children to paris before a visit. In doing so, he began what would become his lifes work.
Miroslav sasek s most popular book is this is paris. Illustrator miroslav sasek captures both the breathtaking landscape and the cosmopolitan flavor of the city by the bay. We see things like notre dame, a ticket to ride the metro, and a. The book was published by casterman in 1960 and may be the first french language edition of the book. Even though its a little too easy for them i still think they would enjoy it. This is new york by miroslav sasek and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Facsimile edition of a beloved, long outofprint childrens classic.
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. Discover book depositorys huge selection of miroslav sasek books online. Redbook article, 1951, puts things into perspective. 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. Your little one will love exploring london with stunning illustrations by miroslav sasek in this is london. Miroslav sasek books list of books by author miroslav sasek. Let us take you to where it all began, with this is paris. Like the other sasek classics, this is venice is a facsimile edition of his original book from the 1960s and is. This is paris miroslav sasek bok 9780789310637 bokus. New york showing various types of vending machines wish i could have this up on my wall. Starting with this is paris, and progressing through other major. Behind these books, there was a czech, architecttrained turned illustrator, miroslav sasek, also known as m.
Around the world with miroslav saseks illustrations polpettas mag. Buy this is paris by miroslav sasek from waterstones today. This is new york, this is venice, this is israel, and this is ireland. Sasek pictures fabulous, bighearted new york city in this is new york, first published in 1960 and now updated for the 21st century. Paris stories books and films about paris expat guide to. The extraordinary life and travels of the beloved childrens. Miroslav saseks kids guide to the postwar world the atlantic. 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. We see its famous buildings, its beautiful gardens, the museums, the sidewalk cafes, and. 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. Miroslav sasek is currently considered a single author. It was in 1959 with the publication of his book this is paris by. Follow miroslav sasek and explore their bibliography from s miroslav sasek author page. 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.
I wanted to paint paris in a completely different way. Retro illustration vintage illustration print illustrations posters modern graphic design prints graphic illustration childrens book illustration. 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. It was in 1959 with the publication of his book this is paris by w. 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. This is a fun book, lots of illustrations, a bit of text. According to the books forewords, miroslav sasek was inspired to write travel books for children after visiting paris himself. 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.