Sasek illustration of an elephant taken from vintage this is london book by miroslav sasek this is ireland, miroslav sasek, 1964 childrens book illustration character illustration graphic design illustration graphic art illustrations vintage illustrations and posters gravure illustration bus art transportation theme. Based on rizzolis bestselling book by miroslav sasek first published in 1959, this is london 2018. His brilliant, vibrant illustrations have been meticulously preserved and remain true to his vision. This is paris by miroslav sasek goodreads share book.
Around the world with miroslav saseks illustrations. First issued in 1959, the book features lively illustrations which accompany the text in a tour of the city of london. This is london book illustration by miroslav sasek, 1959 little green. This is london 2020 wall calendar calendar wall calendar, may 28, 2019. This is paris appeared in 1959, starting what ultimately grew into a series of eighteen books.
Illustration from this is london by miroslav sasek, 1959. Miroslav sasek limited edition prints bookroom art press. Miroslav sasek 19161980 miroslav sasek, was born in prague in 1916. Childrens art exhibition opens at tower bridge london. Miroslav sasek was born on the 16th november 1916 in the prague district of zizkov. The series was extremely wellreceived, with this is london being named the 1959 best illustrated childrens book of the year by the new york times, and. Nice olde illustration of people and pigeons vintage posters, vintage art, retro art. Check out our resources for adapting to these times. Sasek was born in prague in 1916, and was enraptured with painting, drawing and. Miroslav sasek a new familyfriendly exhibition has opened at tower bridge, this is london features illustrations from miroslav saseks classic childrens book first published in 1959. Childrens travel books from miroslav sasek abebooks.
Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a. Following on the runaway success of this is new york, universe is thrilled to reissue two more titles from m. A charming biography of the artist behind the bestselling this is series of childrens bookswhich have sold over a million copies since being reissued by universeillustrated in the style of miroslav sasek himself. It was in 1959 with the publication of his book this is paris by w. See more ideas about illustration, illustration art and childrens book illustration.
This is london artists monographs by miroslav sasek. I love reading these books to my younger siblings, i try to read each one in the accent of the place its. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids. 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. Sasek illustration of an elephant taken from vintage this is london book by miroslav sasek a sound that no other sound could follow. Miroslav sasek s most popular book is this is london. You would just see the name on the cover, sasek, which over here we would. The book was published by macmillan in 1962 and appears to be a first edition though its not specifically stated as such. He made a series of books about different places like this is new york this is london and more, you can also get a book which is a compilation called this is the world. Please wash your hands and practise social distancing. This is london by miroslav sasek, 9780789310620, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Miroslav sasek 1916 1980 was a czech author and illustrator, who generally published under m. His brilliant, vibrant illustrations have been meticulously preserved and. Sasek continued to capture the essence of worldly destinations like london, israel.
Miroslav sasek art cards the blank card pany starting with this is paris published in 1958, miroslav sasek wrote and illustrated a series of eighteen books. 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. This is london is a facsimile editions of sasek s original title. And my husband and i have just loved the pictures and beautiful paintings of what london was like in the 50s. Miroslav sasek is an artist and childrens book author. 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. Miroslav sasek has 38 books on goodreads with 6349 ratings. With the passing of time facts have been updated where applicable in the back of the book. Great book to introduce children to paris before a visit.
Color illustrated, young readers hardcover book about london culture, historical sites. Miroslav shares the historic monuments, parks, restaurants, and buildings. Board the underground at piccadilly circus in this is london, slide your ha. There were no characters used in this book, but the illustrations and text did the book enough justice. Sasek images vintage illustration, illustration, book. Sasek, most remembered for a series of childrens books called this is. Graphic wallpaper, illustrations and posters, kawaii, book art, character design. Online shopping from a great selection at books store.
A global treasury miroslav sasek 031816 my brother owned a copy of this is london as a child perhaps he still does. According to some records, at some point in his life, he also exposed his paintings around the world for which, unfortunately, there is not record. This is london book illustration by miroslav sasek, 1959 an illustration from miroslav sasek s book this is london love the rest of the collection, as well london bus stop m sasek illustration. He is best known for his series of books which tour children around the world and are titled, this is. Saseks this is london received the new york times choice of best illustrated.
Indiefab book of the year awards 2014 finalist a compilation of abridged versions of m. 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. Miroslav sasek was a czech emigre author and illustrator, best known for a series of books for children titled this is. Miroslav sasek has produced a most charmingly illustrated this is london which, first published in 1959, proved. His books fell into relative obscurity for almost 20 years until after 2000, when publishers started printing them anew. A charming biography of the artist behind the bestselling this is series of childrens bookswhich have sold over a million copies since being reissued by universeillustrated in the style of miroslav sasek.
Character concept character design retro illustration magazine illustration childrens picture books retro futurism vintage children childrens books design art. Book description universe publishing, united states, 2009. Miroslav sasek 19161980 or meerohslahf sahsek as pronounced, and written sasek, but best known by his drawn signature. I recently came across czech illustrator miroslav sasek s set of reissued childrens travel books and instantly fell in love. This is israel was written and illustrated by miroslav sasek m. 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. Miroslav sasek shines in this collection of childrens travel guides to big cities. See more ideas about illustration art, modern graphic design and illustration. 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. This is miroslav sasek illustration, modern graphic. 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. 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. 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.
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. After publishing the first of his this is series in 1959, m. Miroslav sasek shares his perspective of london through his text and beautiful illustrations. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. Alongside his this is series, sasek also published stone is not cold, a book in which through his playful signature he brought to life famous sculptures from london, rome and the vatican city in irreverent vignettes from daily living. This is new york also received the boys club of america junior books. The author and illustrator, miroslav sasek 19161980, was a czech emigre to paris from the city of prague.
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