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Description for This is London
Hardback. Num Pages: 64 pages, 60 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKESL; YBC. Category: (JC) Children's (6-12). Dimension: 232 x 318 x 15. Weight in Grams: 720.
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 ... Read more
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 ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Universe Publishing
Number of pages
64
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2004
Condition
New
Number of Pages
64
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780789310620
SKU
V9780789310620
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 5 to 9 working days
Ref
99-99
About Miroslav Sasek
Miroslav Sasek was born in 1916 in Prague. 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. His iconic series won several awards, such as the New York Times Best Illustrated Children’s Book of the Year and the Boy’s Club of ... Read more
Reviews for This is London
"...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