Miroslav Sasek: This is London, Gebunden
This is London
- A children's classic
- Publisher:
- Rizzoli International Publications, 04/2004
- Binding:
- Gebunden
- Language:
- Englisch
- ISBN-13:
- 9780789310620
- Item number:
- 2069628
- Volume:
- 60 Pages
- other:
- 60 COLOR ILLUSTRATIONS
- Ausgabe:
- 13th ed.
- Age recommendation:
- Ages 8 and up
- Copyright-Jahr:
- 2010
- Weight:
- 713 g
- Format:
- 320 x 230 mm
- Thickness:
- 17 mm
- Release date:
- 24.4.2004
- Note
-
Caution: Product is not in German language
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Price |
|---|---|
| Buch, Gebunden, Englisch | EUR 12.96* |
Short description
Explores the capital of the United Kingdom, presenting drawings of its streets, buildings, bridges, market areas, and people.
Review
"...no photographs but wonderful, engaging drawings of life in London. It is amazing how a children's book can open up a whole world... how much the...kids learned from this book. This book made them excited about London...and motivated them to experience it.." ~ Outlook by the Bay
Blurb
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. Here this beloved illustrator shares his impressions of London with its beautiful buildings, historic monuments, bridges, parks, shops and Piccadilly Circus, black cabs, Horse Guards, and famed Underground. 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 world's great capitals.
This is London is a facsimile editions of Sasek's original title. His brilliant, vibrant illustrations have been meticulously preserved and remain true to his vision. With the passing of time facts have been updated where applicable in the back of the book. The result is a treasure with an elegant, classic look and delightful narrative that will charm both children and their parents, many of whom will remember the same book from their own childhood.
Biography
Miroslav Sasek wurde 1916 in Prag geboren und starb 1980 während einer Reise in der Schweiz. Ursprünglich war er Architekt, dann begann er Kinderbücher zu schreiben. Nach der Machtübernahme durch die Kommunisten im Februar 1948 verließ Sasek Prag und emigrierte nach München, wo er zwischen 1951 und 1957 bei Radio Free Europe arbeitete. Anschließend siedelte er nach Paris um.More from Miroslav Sasek
