Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. Miroslav sasek retro illustration, childrens illustrations. The extraordinary life and travels of the beloved childrens book illustrator. New york showing people in the aisle of a grocery store. This classic storybook shows many details of city life with cartoon characters and colorful illustrations. See more ideas about illustration art, illustration and childrens book illustration. 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. Sasek the m is for miroslav, was a czech artist and author who, rather unusually, wrote travel books for children. 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. 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.
New york, new york illustration art design, illustration. Sasek 19161980 was born in prague and illustrated 18 books in the this is series, childrens travel books. This is miroslav sasek czech illustrator miroslav saseks set of reissued childrens travel. See more ideas about illustration, illustration art and childrens book illustration. 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. Over a 15 year period, between 1959 and 1974, he produced 18 of his this is. So this is new york by miroslav sasek was the perfect introduction to the topic. Sasek, most remembered for a series of childrens books called this is. 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. Design quixotic celebrates design and beautiful miscellany. New york illustration simple illustration childrens book illustration book illustrations illustration styles bg design modern graphic design nyc march childrens picture books m. Saseks fabulous look at new york was reprinted in 2003 with some updated statistics. Portrait painter of cities illustration, travel posters. This is london won the new york times best illustrated childrens book award in 1959 and his 1968 publication this is the united nations was listed.
New york, new york illustration art, illustration, graphic. Visiting the botanical gardens, an illustration from munich, a book written and illustrated by miroslav sasek, 1961 this is miroslav sasek czech illustrator miroslav saseks set of reissued childrens travel books is miroslav sasek miroslavsasek rocking drawingsmiroslavsasek rocking drawings this is miroslav sasek. I just stumbled across this book and the others in this series by miroslav sasek. 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. First published in 1962, saseks jaunty, colorful illustrations will still dazzle kids and adults alike. Sasek pictures fabulous, bighearted new york city in this is new york. In doing so, he began what would become his lifes work.
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Starting with this is paris, and progressing through other major capitals of the world, and a few. See more ideas about illustration, illustration art and travel posters. We personally assess every book s quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. The brass, the beauty, the magic, this is new york. I thought it appropriate to celebrate an old book that still rings true and. It is a beautiful look at the big and small, up and down, packed amazingness of the largest city in the western hemisphere. The dutchman who bought the island of manhattan from the native americnas in 1626 for twentyfour dollars. 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 forgotten works of miroslav sasek cool hunting. This is new york by miroslav sasek, hardcover barnes. This post inspired lauren bercuson, our kid lit contributor and the blogger behind happily ever elephants, to put together a list of picture books that take place in new york city. New york, new york h is for home harbinger sasek, visit with a witty genius. Illustrator miroslav sasek captures both the breathtaking landscape and the cosmopolitan flavor of the city by the bay in this book. His charming, iconic midcentury illustrations went on to portray many beautiful cities around the world, including san francisco, rome, edinburgh, and venice.
This is new york covers the rich gamut of cultural influence that makes this city great. May 21, 2016 illustration from miroslav saseks vintage childrens book, this is. Miroslav aek 19161980 is an all but forgotten figure in the history of czech illustration. New york poster good books my books story books amazing books illustrator penguin random house chef d oeuvre vintage travel new york posters miroslav sasek new york posters by miroslav sasek at. Miroslav sasek books list of books by author miroslav sasek. Excerpted in golden favorites, golden press new york, 1960. New york is one of those cities that works particularly well. Although, this book was first published in 1960 and many of the facts and scenes have now changed, the children in my class enjoyed exploring the colourful pictures on each page and asking questions about this unique during my teaching placement, my class was. Sasek images illustration, illustration art, childrens. The forgotten works of miroslav sasek miroslav sasek is an all but forgotten figure in the history of czech illustration. Illustration from this is paris by miroslav sasek gravure illustration, childrens book illustration. Miroslav sasek 1916 1980 was a czech author and illustrator, who. In total mr sasek produced 18 books in the series, with plans of others.
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. The book was published in 1960 and, as per usual, the illustrations are fabulous. This is miroslav sasek new york illustration, illustration. Vintage childrens books vintage posters vintage art estilo retro childrens picture books modern graphic design graphic art childrens book illustration illustrations posters. Illustration new york illustration, simple illustration, pattern art, print mike lowery is raising funds for slightly jet lagged. Saseks childrens classic, this is new york the charm and uniqueness of new york city was never more beautifully and whimsically created for children than in miroslav saseks. Jan 22, 20 explore blackonyx128s board illustration. The book was published by casterman in 1960 and may be the first french language edition of the book. Sasek timeless and playful illustrated children books allow. Following the success of this is paris he went on to produce books on london 1959, rome 1960, new york 1960 and many others. Feb 21, 2012 illustratoren miroslav sasek foddes 1916 i prag.
The quality of the illustrations, and the success of the series earned mr sasek multiple awards over the years, including new york times best illustrated books of the year twice, society of illustrators award for excellence, and an entry in the international board on books for young people honour list. He was most famous for his series of children books. These people have room to move about and read their papers. 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. These charming illustrations, coupled with saseks 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. That doesnt happen on the london underground during peak hour.
Like the other sasek classics, this is a facsimile edition of the original book. Polpettas mag took the time to carry a little investigation to find out more. So in 1957 he created a childrens guide book to paris, titled this is paris. Follow miroslav sasek and explore their bibliography from s miroslav sasek author page. According to the books forewords, miroslav sasek was inspired to write travel books. Illustration miroslav sasek legendary czech illustrator miroslav sasek 19161980 published the first of his this is series in 1958 with his book this is paris. Sasek pictures fabulous, bighearted new york city in this is new york, first published in 1960 and now updated for the 21st century. An illustration from this is london by miroslav sasek.
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. The paper stock is wonderful, the colors and illustrations bright but with a retro feel. See more ideas about illustration, illustration art and art. Best book of the year for loisirs jeunes, 1962 and 1965. 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 was a czech illustrator and author, who originally trained as an architect, as his parents did not approve of him being a painter. Buy entertaining childrens books and media and other wellpriced gifts for tots to teens at the met store. His first this is book was paris which was published in 1959, which turned into a collection of 18 books. Miroslav sasek 1916 1980 was a czech author and illustrator, who generally published under m. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Around the world with miroslav saseks illustrations. In it we promised some more photos from a recent acquisition this is new york. Seeing as it is supposedly spring in berlin, we felt it.
A few of the books have been reissued in the last few years. Via book by its cover, the whimsical work of miroslav sasek. 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. This is paris, miroslav sasek childrens book illustration, graphic design illustration, graphic. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. This is hong kong, first published in 1965, captures the enchantment and the contrasts of hong kong in the sixties. The brilliant, vibrant illustrations have been meticulously preserved, remaining true to his vision more than 40 years later. 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.
Miroslav sasek 19161980 or meerohslahf sahsek as pronounced, and written sasek, but best known by his drawn signature. Professor martin salisbury of cambridge university is an expert on childrens book illustration and coauthored this is m. Despite being largely known, the this is series of illustrated children books from czech author miroslav sasek are still surrounded by some mystery about his creator. This is new york, miroslav sasek retro illustration. An author and illustrator, he is best remembered for his classic stories on the great cities of the world. Named best illustrated childrens book of the year by the new york times in this is london was. A book that collects travel drawings and comics from the sketchbooks of mike lowery. His illustrations also won prestigious awards as new york times choice of best illustrated books of the year, 1959 for this is london.
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