A vacation in paris inspired miroslav sasek to create childrens sic. Miroslav sasek limited edition fine art prints miroslav sasek 19161980 miroslav sasek, was born in prague in 1916. We see its famous buildings, its beautiful gardens, the museums, the sidewalk. Sasek 19161980 was born in prague and illustrated 18 books in the this is series, childrens travel books. Based on rizzolis bestselling book by miroslav sasek first published in 1959, this is london 2018 wall.
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. I am surprised at how little these books have dated and how they look as. Miroslav sasek 19161980 or meerohslahf sahsek as pronounced, and written sasek, but best known by his drawn signature. 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. With the passing of time facts have been updated where applicable. Art prints miroslav sasek and posters, free worldwide delivery on unframed prints over. Venecia by miroslav sasek vintage italian posters, poster vintage, vintage. See more ideas about illustration art, illustration and city illustration. This is london book illustration by miroslav sasek, 1959 little green notebook. The story introduces children ideally from ages of about 3 7 to the magic of paris.
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. Illustration from the book this is san francisco by miroslav sasek, 1962. This is texas by miroslav sasek english hardcover book 1967 first printing. Sasek images illustration art, vintage illustration. We see things like notre dame, a ticket to ride the metro, and a. 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. That doesnt happen on the london underground during peak hour. See more ideas about illustration art, art and illustration. Miroslav sasek was a czech emigre author and illustrator, best known for a series of books for. The bookroom art press is delighted to be publishing these works as limited edition prints. Rubbinos book, first published in 2011, includes new landmarks like the london eye that werent around in 1959. After publishing the first of his this is series in 1959, m. This is miroslav sasek czech illustrator miroslav saseks set of reissued childrens travel.
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. An unusually crisp, wellpreserved copy of the 1959 correct 1st edition. Illustration from the book this is san francisco, by miroslav sasek, san francisco by miroslav sasek upout is the discriminating guide to the best weird events, underground culture, and unique parties. With colorful illustrations, and funny little facts about the city, this vintage childrens book would be a lovely gift for anyone entranced with london. Miroslav sasek limited edition prints at art republic retro to go watercolour with pen and ink, originally for this is london 1959. Miroslav sasek art prints and posters with free delivery artrepublic.
His books received widespread critical acclaim and have been translated into numerous languages. Miroslav sasek has 38 books on goodreads with 6391 ratings. Starting with this is paris published in 1958, miroslav sasek wrote and illustrated a series of eighteen books. I am delightedto discover that the this is series of books by miroslav sasek are in print. Saseks book, originally published in 1959, has been updated to reflect current information.
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. Feb 19, 2016 i recently came across czech illustrator miroslav saseks set of reissued childrens travel books and instantly fell in love. Character concept character design retro illustration magazine illustration childrens picture books retro futurism vintage children childrens books design art. Miroslav sasek was born in prague, czechoslovakia, in 1916, but is best known by his drawn signature. Miroslav sasek limited edition prints at art republic retro to go we have featured the wonderfully illustrated books in the past and even flagged up the wall calendar for.
For max, more star wars yarns see a prior post and ed emberleys big purple drawing book. 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. This is london is one of a series of travel guides for children written and illustrated by miroslav sasek beginning in the late 1950s. Art prints fine art prints decorative art prints vintage art prints abstract art prints. Sasek illustration of an elephant taken from vintage this is london book. Sasek illustration of an elephant taken from vintage this is london book by miroslav sasek a sound that no other sound could follow. Sasek describes and illustrates many familiar london landmarks. Art and illustration, food illustrations, graphic design illustration, modern graphic design, graphic art, poster s, silkscreen, art prints, drawings. This is london is a facsimile editions of saseks original title. 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 london by miroslav sasek westminster abbey shop. An illustration from this is london by miroslav sasek.
Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Explore books by miroslav sasek with our selection at. Via book by its cover, the whimsical work of miroslav sasek. Miroslav sasek 19161980 miroslav sasek, was born in prague in 1916. This is london is a facsimile edition of miroslav saseks original title. 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. Feb 6, 2014 illustration of london underground tube platform from vintage this is london book by miroslav sasek stay safe and healthy. His books have been translated into numerous languages and his illustrations have met with critical acclaim, with both this is london and. See more ideas about illustration, illustration art and childrens book illustration.
The book evokes a sense of wonder, while relaying facts about paris that children will find very captivating. Sasek continued to capture the essence of worldly destinations like london, israel. This is london by miroslav sasek meet your next favorite book. Named best illustrated childrens book of the year by the new york times in this is london was written as part of a series of childrens travel books. This is london is a facsimile edition of miroslav sasek s original title. Color illustrated, young readers hardcover book about london culture, historical sites. Prints by artistsasek miroslav archives bookroom art press. Learn more about czech illustrator and author miroslav sesak at this web site. Miroslav sasek retro illustration, childrens illustrations.
With the passing of time facts have been updated where applicable in the back of the book. Night lights of piccadilly circus by miroslav sasek. You can still ride the cable cars in san francisco they are the worlds last manually operated. 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. Max loves emberleys books and has checked the purple one out several times from the library. 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. Miroslav sasek was born on the 16th november 1916 in the prague district of. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. This is london book illustration by miroslav sasek, 1959 an illustration from miroslav saseks book this is london love the rest of the collection, as well london bus stop m sasek illustration. 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. This is london by miroslav sasek and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Saseks this is london received the new york times choice of best illustrated childrens book of the year in 1959, as did this is.
Miroslav sasek limited edition prints bookroom art press. Find art you love and shop highquality art prints, photographs, framed artworks and posters at. Feb 8, 2015 i recently came across czech illustrator miroslav saseks set of reissued childrens travel books and instantly fell in love. Sasek has cast his loving eye on london and the result are colorful, sophisticated pictures of one of the most exciting cities in the world, paired with a lively text that keeps a playful sense of fun while taking the reader to the highlights of one of the worlds great capitals. These people have room to move about and read their papers. London or londres by sasek, first edition abebooks. This is new york also received the boys club of america junior books award in 1961, while this is the. Sasek, baobab publishers, 2014 2 22 this is rome, 1960. 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 honour list in 1979. Miroslav sasek limited edition prints at art republic. 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. Sasek he was an acclaimed author and illustrator of nonfiction for children, whose charming illustrations have been made into beautiful fine art prints. Miroslav sasek limited edition prints at art republic retro to go we have featured the wonderfully illustrated books in the past and even flagged up the wall calendar for this year.
Miroslav saseks most popular book is this is london. This is london is a beautifully illustrated picture book depicting all things to do with the capital city. Miroslav saseks charming illustrations bring to life the. Sasek images illustration, illustration art, childrens. The london underground miroslav sasek, czech illustrator, sasek, miroslav the london underground. This is london hardcover by sasek, miroslav very good.
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