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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 australia. Art prints miroslav sasek and posters, free worldwide delivery on unframed prints over. Following the runaway bestsellers this is new york and this is paris, universe is pleased to reissue another title from m. See all books authored by miroslav sasek, including this is paris, and this is new york this is. This is miroslav sasek 1960s, art, book covers 20374 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. 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 dutchman who bought the island of manhattan from the native americnas in 1626 for twentyfour dollars. New york by sasek, first edition abebooks passion for books. Miroslav sasek is an artist and childrens book author. Sasek illustration taken from miroslav sasek s book about munich published in this is miroslav sasek czech illustrator miroslav sasek s set of reissued childrens travel books.

Continuing the success of the runaway best sellers this is new york and this is london comes the latest title from m. 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 some of the landmarks spotlighted in miroslav saseks. Facsimile edition of a beloved, long outofprint childrens classic. Behind these books, there was a czech, architecttrained turned illustrator, miroslav sasek, also known as m. Starting with this is paris published in 1958, miroslav sasek wrote and illustrated a series of eighteen books. This is miroslav sasek art books for kids, childrens. In a 1969 interview with lee bennett hopkins, sasek stated that his three personal favorites of the series were this is edinburgh 1961, this is venice 1961 and this is hong kong 1965, although he hated the scottish weather. This is times square, central park, trinity church, greenwich village, the statue of liberty, and the brooklyn bridge. With the same wit and perception that distinguished his stylish books. Sasek, most remembered for a series of childrens books called this is.

Sasek 19161980 was born in prague and illustrated 18 books in the this is series, childrens travel books. I recently came across czech illustrator miroslav sasek s set of reissued childrens travel books and instantly fell in love. Miroslav sasek art prints and posters cool antarctica. New york showing various types of vending machines wish i could have this up on my wall. Paris etching art prints, womens leonard paris clothing, paris art prints. Sasek would receive further critical acclaim with his this is new york 1960 winning the new york times choice award again and the boys club of america junior books award in 1961. It was about four years ago that i first came across an illustrated childrens book entitled this is new york tucked away in a bargain bin.

Sasek continued to capture the essence of worldly destinations like london, israel. Professor martin salisbury of cambridge university is an expert on childrens book illustration and coauthored this is m. New york drawingempire state of mindartist sketchbookchildrens picture booksart graphiquecity artchildrens book. 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. Best book of the year for loisirs jeunes, 1962 and 1965. Miroslav sasek with images new york poster, picture book. Japanese illustration childrens book illustration vintage circus vintage art cat city graphic illustrations urban sketching childrens literature retro art. 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.

Street art sidewalk art that will blow your mind photos. This is new york by sasek,m and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Feb 21, 2012 illustratoren miroslav sasek foddes 1916 i prag. Discover book depositorys huge selection of miroslav sasek books online. This site is for fans of the life and works of the czech artist, illustrator and author of the this is series of. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. 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. Times square vintage illustration new york city south side landscape illustration, childrens book illustration. Miroslav sasek 19161980 or meerohslahf sahsek as pronounced, and written sasek, but best known by his drawn signature. With the same wit and perception that distinguished his stylish books on paris, london, and rome, m. Sasek pictures fabulous, bighearted new york city in this is new york, first published in 1960 and now updated for the 21st century. Sasek he was an acclaimed author and illustrator of nonfiction for children, whose charming illustrations have been made into beautiful fine art prints. 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. Please wash your hands and practise social distancing.

Miroslav sasek art prints and posters with free delivery 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. This is texas by miroslav sasek english hardcover book 1967 first printing. Sasek s beloved and nostalgic childrens travel series. As depicted in this is new york, by miroslav sasek. The bookroom art press is delighted to be publishing these works as limited edition prints. I recently came across czech illustrator miroslav saseks set of reissued childrens travel books and instantly fell in love. The print graphically portrays illustration from this is new york by miroslav sasek 1960 notice the kleenex dispenser. See more ideas about illustration, illustration art and childrens book illustration. New york showing brooklyn bridge with cars passing beneath it miroslav sasek brooklyn bridge nyc omg that is such a cool way to draw cars and infrastructure. Sasek was living in paris at the time of his death, which occurred on a trip to switzerland.

Miroslav sasek 1916 1980 was a czech author and illustrator, who. Miroslav sasek books list of books by author miroslav sasek. Seeing these illustrations today brings back every vivid feeling of experiencing manhattan back then as a kid visiting from new jersey. This is new york by miroslav sasek, hardcover barnes. Via book by its cover, the whimsical work of miroslav sasek. First published in this is new york, written and illustrated by miroslav sasek is an historical account of the touring the city with his sketchbook, sasek captures everyday life in new york from the statue of liberty. See more ideas about illustration, illustration art and retro illustration. I really enjoyed the old style art that is throughout this book. Like the other sasek classics, this is edinburgh is a facsimile edition of the original book that is still timely and current in every way. Miroslav sasek limited edition prints bookroom art press. His illustrations also won prestigious awards as new york times choice of best illustrated books of the year, 1959 for this is london.

The brass, the beauty, the magic, this is new york. Jul 29, 2015 this is new york by miroslav sasek 1960 jul 29, 2015 this is new york by miroslav sasek 1960 jul 29, 2015 this is new york by miroslav sasek 1960 stay safe and healthy. Beginning with the publication of this is paris in 1959, the series acted as educational and entertaining tourism and travel books. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. 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. But this is just one of 4 books where he introduces cities of the world paris, rome, new york and london are represented all in a lush but transparent water color pallet. After publishing the first of his this is series in 1959, m. Thanks to strategically placed displays in certain bookstore windows, gothamist picked up czech artist miroslav saseks illustrated book, this is new york, and fell in love. Miroslav sasek 1916 1980 was a czech author and illustrator, who generally published under m. New york, new york h is for home harbinger sasek, visit with a witty genius. In a 1969 interview with lee bennett hopkins, sasek stated that his three personal favorites of the series were this is edinburgh 1961, this is venice 1961 and this is hong kong 1965, although he hated the. 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.

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 was born in prague, czechoslovakia, in 1916, but is best known by his drawn signature. Beginning with the publication of this is paris in 1959, the series acted as educational and entertaining. Check out our resources for adapting to these times. I just stumbled across this book and the others in this series by miroslav sasek. This is paris appeared in 1959, starting what ultimately grew into a series of eighteen books.

These two books are part of a classic series from the 1950s and 1960s. Immediately, i was drawn to its striking cover and began. This is miroslav sasek new york illustration, city. This is new york kids hardcover book the met store. 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 this is new york winning in 1960. Based on rizzolis bestselling book by miroslav sasek, this is new york wall calendar features imaginative and stylized interpretations as well as uptodate facts and figures about the most popular city in the world. According to the books forewords, miroslav sasek was inspired to write travel books for children after visiting. Miroslav 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 australia. This is london won the new york times best illustrated childrens book award in 1959 and his 1968 publication this is the united nations was.

Around the world with miroslav saseks illustrations. 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 biggest bargain in american history. And, at last, in 20, his books were finally translated into czech, making them available in his home country and mother tongue for the first time. The charm and uniqueness of new york city was never more beautifully and whimsically created. Miroslav 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. Saseks beloved and nostalgic childrens travel series. 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. This is san francisco a childrens classic by miroslav sasek. In 2011 the sasek foundation was founded in prague, to look after his legacy.

Suddenly, what was originally intended to be just a three book publication, expanded into a series. According to the books forewords, miroslav sasek was inspired to write travel books for children after visiting paris himself. Sasek pictures fabulous, bighearted new york city in this is new york, first published in 1960 and now. This is new york by miroslav sasek and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. 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. He lived, otherwise, in munich where his wife worked, and where his stepson was schooled. As prints particularly, therefore, many of these images have as strong an appeal to adults as the childrens images the balloons in the park, the sailboats in the jardin du luxembourg have for children. 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. I could hear sinatra singing new york, new york as read this book. 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. With a joyous simplicity, he welcomes you to new york.