The lively print beautiful portra english courses in the centre of london. 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. Miroslav shares the historic monuments, parks, restaurants, and buildings. Sasek, via pipnstuff this limited edition giclee print is of miroslav saseks watercolour with pen and ink illustration for his 1959 book this is london.
Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Beginning with the publication of this is paris in 1959, the series acted as educational and entertaining. This is london 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 was a czech emigre author and illustrator, best known for a series of books for children titled this is. Miroslav sasek 1916 1980 was a czech author and illustrator. This is london 2020 wall calendar out of printlimited availability. This is london is a facsimile editions of sasek s original title. Like this is new york and this is san francisco, this is london and this is paris are facsimile editions of saseks original titles.
The bold colour of these illustrations shows off this new technology, using very little shading but still providing fine details in the pictures. In 2011 the sasek foundation was founded in prague, to look after his legacy. Piccadilly circus, an illustration from this is london by m. From london to hong kong, sydney to san francisco, readers will delight in this charming journey through the. Starting with this is paris, and progressing through other major capitals of the world, and a few. Miroslav sasek limited edition prints bookroom art press. Other books include, this is new york, this is rome and this is london. This is israel was written and illustrated by miroslav sasek m. In total mr sasek produced 18 books in the series, with plans of others. Miroslav sasek shares his perspective of london through his text and beautiful illustrations. Gravure illustration paris illustration book illustrations art. 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. Indiefab book of the year awards 2014 finalist a compilation of abridged versions of m. Miroslav sasek 1916 1980 was a czech author and illustrator, who generally published under m.
With the passing of time facts have been updated where applicable. This wonderful picture book is one of a series about cities of the world by miroslav sasek. A variation of my 2inch retro design circles only without the circles. His brilliant, vibrant illustrations have been meticulously preserved and remain true to his vision. Miroslav sasek 1916 1980 was a czech author and illustrator, who. With the passing of time facts have been updated where applicable in the back of the book. 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. Full of wonderfully retro illustrations, young readers are taken on a joyous tour of paris. 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 19161980 or meerohslahf sahsek as pronounced, and written sasek, but best known by his drawn signature. Sasek continued to capture the essence of worldly destinations like london, israel. Tags czech international board on books for young people london m. Sasek, most remembered for a series of childrens books called this is.
Book description universe publishing, united states, 2009. Character concept character design retro illustration magazine illustration childrens picture books retro futurism vintage children childrens books design art. This is miroslav sasek words, cool words, illustration. Around the world with miroslav saseks illustrations polpettas mag.
Over a 15 year period, between 1959 and 1974, he produced 18 of his this is. Retro illustration vintage illustration print illustrations posters modern graphic design prints graphic illustration childrens book illustration. Childrens art exhibition opens at tower bridge london. 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. This is london by miroslav sasek the british library. After publishing the first of his this is series in 1959, m. Sasek illustration of an elephant taken from vintage this is london book by miroslav sasek. Around the world with miroslav saseks illustrations.
This was me this summer im the one looking a little dazed. Illustration from this is london by miroslav sasek, 1959. I recently came across czech illustrator miroslav saseks set of reissued childrens travel books and instantly fell in love. 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. Miroslav sasek cartoon character design, car illustration. Seeing as it is supposedly spring in berlin, we felt it. The book was published by macmillan in 1962 and appears to be a first edition though its not specifically stated as such.
This is london is a beautifully illustrated picture book depicting all things to do with the capital city. 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. Here this beloved illustrator shares his impressions of london with its beautiful. In a 1969 interview with lee bennett hopkins, sasek stated that his three personal favorites of the series were this is edinburgh. It was in 1959 with the publication of his book this is paris by w. 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. This is texas by miroslav sasek english hardcover book 1967 first printing. This is miroslav sasek illustration, modern graphic. Legendary czech illustrator miroslav sasek 19161980 published the first of his this is series in 1958 with his book this is paris.
This is london is a facsimile edition of miroslav saseks original title. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. His charming, iconic midcentury illustrations went on to portray many beautiful cities around the world, including san francisco, rome, edinburgh, and venice. Childrens travel books from miroslav sasek abebooks. From 29 th march to at least the end of this calendar year londons famous tower bridge which is rarely absent in any photographic account of the city is the venue for an exhibition of largescale panels bearing illustrations from miroslav saseks book this is london. Color illustrated, young readers hardcover book about london culture, historical sites. Based on rizzolis bestselling book by miroslav sasek first published in 1959, this is london 2018 wall calendar highlights the beauty of one of europes most beloved cities. This is london is a facsimile edition of saseks original title.
These measure approximately 2inches and are designed by me in fun 50s colors of some common items seen in the mid20th century. See more ideas about illustration, illustration art and childrens book illustration. This is miroslav sasek illustration, modern graphic design. Here this beloved illustrator shares his impressions of london with its beautiful buildings, historic monuments, bridges, parks, shops and piccadilly circus, black. I dont think you could actually go up onto the bridge in those days, but now you can, and this afternoon i took my two youngest children up there to see the suitably nostalgic new exhibition this is london. Seeing these illustrations today brings back every vivid feeling of experiencing manhattan back then as a kid visiting from new jersey. This is london is a facsimile edition of miroslav sasek s original title. Sasek miroslav sasek new york new york times paris prague society of illustrators. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Miroslav sasek, the authorillustrator of this is london, was born in prague in 1916 and later emigrated to paris. Best book of the year for loisirs jeunes, 1962 and 1965. With the passing of time facts have been updated where applicable in the back of each book. Miroslav sasek shares his impressions of london with its.
There were no characters used in this book, but the illustrations and text did the book enough justice. Miroslav sasek has 38 books on goodreads with 6349 ratings. Jun 25, 2004 this is london is a facsimile editions of saseks original title. Click to read more about this is london by miroslav sasek. Following the success of this is paris he went on to produce books on london 1959, rome 1960, new york 1960 and many others.
The author and illustrator, miroslav sasek 19161980, was a czech emigre to paris from the city of prague. Oct 16, 20 legendary czech illustrator miroslav sasek 19161980 published the first of his this is series in 1958 with his book this is paris. Apr 4, 2012 illustration from this is london by miroslav sasek, 1959. The playful narrative highlights the main attractions and unique characteristics of the bustling city. This is london is a facsimile editions of saseks original title. Miroslav sasek books list of books by author miroslav sasek. Via book by its cover, the whimsical work of miroslav sasek. Benjamin a tisic morskych dasu kapitana barnabase 1947 vesely kalendarik 1948. Illustrations taken from miroslav sasek s book about munich published in frauenkirche left and st. Sasek illustration of an elephant taken from vintage this is london book by miroslav sasek a sound that no other sound could follow. So in 1957 he created a childrens guide book to paris, titled this is paris.
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. A few of the books have been reissued in the last few years. Illustration by miroslav sasek from the book, this is paris, voici paris this is miroslav sasek voices of east anglia. This is london by miroslav sasek westminster abbey shop. Sasek 19161980 was born in prague and illustrated 18 books in the this is series, childrens travel books. Miroslav saseks most popular book is this is london. Miroslav sasek s vibrant childrens guide to london and its ways was first published in 1958 and this display on the tower bridge. See all books authored by miroslav sasek, including this is paris, and this is new york this is. His illustrations also won prestigious awards as new york times choice of best illustrated books of the year, 1959 for this is london.
Miroslav sasek shares his impressions of london with its beautiful buildings, historic monuments, bridges, parks, shops and piccadilly circus, black cabs, horse guards, and the famed underground. Shop amongst our popular books, including 19, this is the world, this is edinburgh and more from miroslav sasek. Apr 24, 2004 this wonderful picture book is one of a series about cities of the world by miroslav sasek. For this reason, when this is a series of 3 children books paris, london and rome illustrating these big cities main landmarks as well as. This is london by miroslav sasek goodreads share book. Sasek images illustration art, illustration, childrens. In doing so, he began what would become his lifes work. The exhibition affords the visitor a birdseye view of. Apr 24, 2004 this is london is a facsimile editions of saseks original title. 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. Before his death, miroslav sasek lived in paris, died in wettingen near zurich with his sister bibliography.
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