We see its famous buildings, its beautiful gardens, the museums, the sidewalk cafes, and the people who live there artists, the. This is london is a facsimile editions of saseks original title. Cafe this is paris, voici paris avec illustration by miroslav sasek. In total mr sasek produced 18 books in the series, with plans of others. Illustration from an oversized childrens travel guide, 1962. Like the other sasek classics, this is a facsimile edition of the original book. Starting with this is paris, and progressing through other major capitals of the world, and a few. The first in the series of this is books, this is paris is a delightful. There were no characters used in this book, but the illustrations and text did the book enough justice.
In my alternatereality existence, charleys room will have giant, framed sasek illustration this is paris, illustrations by miroslav sasek. His charming, iconic midcentury illustrations went on to portray many beautiful cities around the world, including san francisco, rome, edinburgh, and venice. 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. Beginning with the publication of this is paris in 1959, the series acted as educational and entertaining tourism and travel books for kids, to teach them about some of the great cities, countries and. Colourful, informative, humorous and cosmopolitan, the work of miroslav sasek is all over the internet these days. The book is a reissue of the version originally published more than 50 years ago.
Sasek 19161980 was born in prague and illustrated 18 books in the this is series, childrens travel books. We see things like notre dame, a ticket to ride the metro, and a. See more ideas about illustration art, illustration and childrens book illustration. We took our daughters on a trip to paris and bought this book to remind them of their adventures. Miroslav sasek, illustrates famous buildings and museums and many of the things that make paris. Other books include, this is new york, this is rome and this is london. The czech author and illustrator died in 1980, but. Full of wonderfully retro illustrations, young readers are taken on a joyous tour of paris. Paris illustration travel illustration girl illustrations paris opera house paris landmarks paris vintage my little paris paris 3 sketches. On a short holiday to paris and enthralled by the city and its history, miroslav sasek realised that distracted parents with children in tow rarely seemed to interpret the city to their offspring, and that sketches of his surroundings he was making might best be used as illustrations for a childrens book. Apr 24, 2004 we received, this is paris, as a gift and enjoyed it immediately. Illustration from this is paris by miroslav sasek pavement art by manfred stader 25 stunning character designs and models miroslav sasek character design by teodoru badiu cg illustr. Favorite add to this is australia written and illustrated by. This wonderful picture book is one of a series about cities of the world by miroslav sasek.
We received, this is paris, as a gift and enjoyed it immediately. Both love looking at the illustrations as they capture paris beautifully. With the same wit and perception that distinguished his charming book. Saseks beloved and nostalgic childrens travel series.
Miroslav sasek 1916 1980 was a czech author and illustrator, who generally published under m. However, saseks illustrations do not feel outdated. Legendary czech illustrator miroslav sasek 19161980 published the first of his this is series in 1958 with his book this is paris. Seeing as it is supposedly spring in berlin, we felt it. Via book by its cover, the whimsical work of miroslav sasek. A few of the books have been reissued in the last few years. Miroslav saseks kids guide to the postwar world the atlantic. Jun 25, 2004 this wonderful picture book is one of a series about cities of the world by miroslav sasek. A charming biography of the artist behind the bestselling this is series of childrens booksreplete with documents, memories, and images from the life of miroslav sasek, this book is richly illustrated with material from saseks books as well as such archival material as previously unpublished illustrations, photographs, and vintage fan letters from children inspired by his books. With the passing of time facts have been updated where applicable in the back of the book.
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. This book, and the entire series of books by miroslav sasek, are just wonderful. Starting with this is paris, and progressing through other major capitals of the world, and a few countries too, his illustrations bring to life not just the historic architecture but revel in the contemporary urban mix that was radically transforming postwar cities. There is a freshness to how he sees the city, just as a. See more ideas about illustration, illustration art and travel posters. F or baby boomers whose childhood dreams were of paris and hong kong rather than narnia and hobbiton, miroslav saseks this is picture book series offered a magic carpet to take them there. This is texas by miroslav sasek paris texas apparel co. The story introduces children ideally from ages of about 3 7 to the magic of paris. Miroslav sasek was born on the 16 th november 1916 in the prague district of zizkov.
Gothamist picked up czech artist miroslav saseks illustrated book, this is new york, and fell in love. Visit edinburgh cisneros illustration sketches book illustrations paris theme most beautiful cities map art paris france paris skyline. Featuring simple yet effective illustrations, accompanied by short and informative text, these books allowed children of that era of travelling the world without leaving their bedroom. Sasek s beloved and nostalgic childrens travel series. Miroslav sasek limited edition prints bookroom art press. The stylish, charming illustrations, coupled with sasek s witty, playful narrative, make the book a perfect souvenir t. Sasek continued to capture the essence of worldly destinations like london, israel.
His illustrations also won prestigious awards as new york times choice of best illustrated books of the year, 1959 for this is london. The book was published by casterman in 1960 and may be the first french language edition of the book. Venise by miroslav sasek in 1961 vintage illustration. Sasek, most remembered for a series of childrens books. In 2011 the sasek foundation was founded in prague, to look after his legacy. Best book of the year for loisirs jeunes, 1962 and 1965. This is miroslav sasek architecture illustration, retro.
Miroslav shares the historic monuments, parks, restaurants, and buildings. There is a freshness to how he sees the city, just as a tourist might experience a place for the first time. The book evokes a sense of wonder, while relaying facts about paris that children will find very captivating. The brilliant, vibrant illustrations have been meticulously preserved, remaining true to his vision more than 40 years later. Like the other sasek classics, this is texas is a facsimile edition of his original book that is still timely and current in every way. Over a 15 year period, between 1959 and 1974, he produced 18 of his this is. Sasek, miroslav sausages shop illustration, illustration art. Not only are the books visually beautiful, they really do take you on a journey. An author and illustrator, he is best remembered for his classic stories on the great cities of the world.
This is paris by miroslav sasek, 9780789310637, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. 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. The illustrations are lovely and really fit the atmosphere of paris. On a short holiday to paris and enthralled by the city and its history, sasek realised that distracted parents with children in tow rarely seemed to interpret the city to their offspring, and that sketches of his surroundings he was making might best be used as illustrations for a childrens book. Beginning with the publication of this is paris in 1959, the series acted as educational and entertaining tourism and travel books for kids, to teach them about some of.
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 extraordinary life and travels of the beloved childrens book illustrator cerna, olga, ryska, pavel, salisbury, martin on. New york illustration simple illustration childrens book illustration book illustrations illustration styles bg design modern graphic design nyc march childrens picture books m. This is edinburgh by miroslav sasek 20060221 this is paris publisher. 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. 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. This is miroslav sasek czech illustrator miroslav saseks set of reissued childrens travel.
This is new york by miroslav sasek by jen chung aug. Apr 6, 2015 i recently came across czech illustrator miroslav saseks set of reissued childrens travel books and instantly fell in love. After publishing the first of his this is series in 1959, m. Illustration taken from miroslav saseks book about munich published in 1961. Jan 22, 20 explore blackonyx128s board illustration. 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. Around the world with miroslav saseks illustrations. This one shows les champselysees from this is paris. The stylish, charming illustrations, coupled with saseks witty, playful narrative, make the book a perfect souvenir t.
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. See more ideas about illustration, illustration art and art. Hardback reprint of saseks classic childrens book this is paris. Midcentury modern graphic design gravure illustration graphic design illustration childrens book illustration modern graphic design graphic art central park illustrations posters midcentury modern photos. Facts have been updated for the 21stcentury, appearing. 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. Sasek the m is for miroslav, was a czech artist and author who, rather unusually, wrote travel books for children. 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. This is london 1960 childrens book miroslav sasek etsy. In doing so, he began what would become his lifes work. Behind these books, there was a czech, architecttrained turned illustrator, miroslav sasek, also known as m. See more ideas about illustration, illustration art and childrens book illustration. This is miroslav sasek czech illustrator miroslav saseks set of reissued childrens travel books. This is a wonderful book, harking back to an era when illustrations were a labour of love, with a quality that will always stand the test of time.
Great book to introduce children to paris before a visit. So in 1957 he created a childrens guide book to paris, titled this is paris. His brilliant, vibrant illustrations have been meticulously preserved and remain true to his vision. Miroslav sasek retro illustration, childrens illustrations. Childrens book, this is paris voici paris illustrations by miroslav sasek this is paris. Sasek, most remembered for a series of childrens books called this is. Miroslav sasek, illustrates famous buildings and museums and many of the things that make paris one of the most visited cities in the world, such as its beautiful gardens, museums, cafes as well as the people and animals cats. The exhibition affords the visitor a birdseye view of.
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