In 2011 the sasek foundation was founded in prague, to look after his legacy. Sasek pictures fabulous, bighearted new york city in. Four of the this is books were adapted into movie shorts by weston woods in the early 1960s. 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. Feb 21, 2012 illustratoren miroslav sasek foddes 1916 i prag. This is times square, central park, trinity church, greenwich village, the statue of liberty, and the brooklyn bridge. This is new york by miroslav sasek and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. This is new york also received the boys club of america junior books award in 1961, while this is the more. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders.
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. 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. Because of the book s success, sasek created a series with thirteen addition titles, on places such as london, rome, and new york. Sasek pictures fabulous, bighearted new york city in this is new york, first published in 1960 and now updated for the 21st century. So he wrote his first travel guide for families in 1959, this is paris.
First published in 1960, saseks vision of new york still remains fresh. Buy this is new york by miroslav sasek online at alibris. 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 22, 20 explore blackonyx128s board illustration. These charming illustrations, coupled with sasek s witty, playful narrative, make for a perfect souvenir that will delight both children and their parents, many of whom will remember the series from their own childhoods. 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. The wicked big toddlah goes to new york by kevin hawkes read our thoughts on toddie here.
Shop amongst our popular books, including 19, this is the world, this is edinburgh and more from miroslav sasek. I just stumbled across this book and the others in this series by miroslav sasek. New york by sasek, first edition abebooks passion for books. Aug 27, 2004 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. This is new york by miroslav sasek, hardcover barnes. Great book to introduce children to paris before a visit.
See more ideas about vintage childrens books, retro illustration, paris art. Miroslav sasek with images new york poster, picture book. May 30, 2003 with the same wit and perception that distinguished his stylish books on paris, london, and rome, m. He captured the essence of new york that delights children and parents, many of whom who will remember the book. Eloise by kay thompson, illustrated by hilary knight. Get it today with same day delivery, order pickup or drive up. This is new york, book by miroslav sasek picture books. This is new york chinese edition sasek, miroslav on. This is hong kong, first published in 1965, captures the enchantment and the contrasts of hong kong in the sixties. In a 1969 interview with lee bennett hopkins, sasek stated that his three personal. He lived, otherwise, in munich where his wife worked, and where his stepson was schooled. See more ideas about illustration, illustration art and childrens book illustration. Saseks fabulous look at new york was reprinted in 2003 with some updated statistics. 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.
Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Book description universe publishing, united states, 2016. B is for brooklyn by selina alko read a past blog post. May 30, 2003 buy the picture books book this is new york by miroslav sasek at indigo. Discover book depositorys huge selection of miroslav sasek books online. First published in 1960, sasek s vision of new york still remains fresh.
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. New york showing people in the aisle of a grocery store one of my alltime favorite illustrators, miroslav sasek. B is for brooklyn, childrens books about new york city, eloise, hilary knight, i love kids books, julia mace, kay thompson, kevin hawkes, miroslav sasek, new york city books for kids, powells, selina alko, the wicked big toddlah goes to new york, this is new york 4 comments. The dutchman who bought the island of manhattan from the native americnas in 1626 fo. Because of those titles popularity, sasek ultimately extended the series to 18 books. See all books authored by miroslav sasek, including this is paris, and this is new york this is. Sasek remains the perfect introduction to new york city for children. Based on rizzolis bestselling book by miroslav sasek, the this is new york 2019 wall calendar features imaginative and stylized interpretations as well as uptodate facts and figures about the most popular city in the world. Sasek and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. 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. This is new york, this is venice, this is israel, and this is ireland.
Miroslav sasek s most popular book is this is london. New york showing brooklyn bridge with cars passing beneath it. This is paris appeared in 1959, starting what ultimately grew into a series of eighteen books. Color illustrated, young readers hardcover book about london culture, historical sites. Miroslav sasek limited edition prints bookroom art press.
Facsimile edition of a beloved, long outofprint childrens classic. The charm and uniqueness of new york city was never more beautifully and whimsically created. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Miroslav saseks kids guide to the postwar world the atlantic. 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.
With a joyous simplicity, he welcomes you to new york. Sasek, wont you please write this is tokyo, pleaded 6yearold joey keller of great neck, new york, in 1960, wanting a glimpse of the city that the allies had firebombed. 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. Miroslav saseks kids guide to the postwar world the. This is new york 2019 wall calendar by miroslav sasek. This is paris 2017 wall calendar based on rizzolis bestselling book by. With the same wit and perception that distinguished his stylish books. 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. Miroslav sasek books list of books by author miroslav sasek. Dec, 2011 a kulturkontroll cimu televizios musor vendege merenyi agnes, a mora kiado foszerkesztoje volt. Sep 22, 2016 with the same wit and perception that distinguished his stylish books on paris, london, and rome, m. Miroslav sasek 1916 1980 was a czech author and illustrator.
This is new york by miroslav sasek ive mentioned this one a lot but we love it. This is new york by sasek,m and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Vtipne a vnimave tak jako ve svych predchozich knihach o parizi, londynu a rimu kresli miroslav sasek mesto superlativu new york. With the same wit and perception that distinguished his stylish books on paris, london, and rome, m. Sasek renders the buildings of paris in images pleasing to the eye, but he also focuses on the people of the city. Sasek pictures fabulous, big hearted new york city in this is new york, first published in 1960 and now updated for the 21st. Based on rizzolis bestselling book by miroslav sasek fi. Feb 10, 2014 a tribute to the great and irreplaceable miroslav sasek. This is new york book by miroslav sasek 2 available.
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