This is new york book miroslav sasek illustrations

His brilliant, vibrant illustrations have been meticulously preserved and remain true to his vision. 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. Marc browns in new york might not be in quite that league, but its a wonderful book, maybe the best of its kind since miroslav saseks this is new york, from 1960. 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. Sasek continued to capture the essence of worldly destinations like london, israel. I could hear sinatra singing new york, new york as read this book. Popularity of vintage posters popular vintage miroslav saseks iconic cities series for children. I thought it appropriate to celebrate an old book that still rings true and. Beginning with the publication of this is paris in 1959, the series acted as educational and entertaining. His elegant illustrations of the city crisply captured a new york and.

This is hong kong, first published in 1965, captures the enchantment and the contrasts of hong kong in the sixties. Guggenheim museum in new york city, mid century new york print by sasek this is san francisco miroslav sasek bg design modern graphic design graphic art girl watercolor watercolour painting gravure illustration san francisco photocollage poster s. The extraordinary life and travels of the beloved childrens book illustrator. 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. As depicted in this is new york, by miroslav sasek. New york showing people in the aisle of a grocery store one of my alltime favorite illustrators, miroslav sasek. Sasek, most remembered for a series of childrens books called this is. With the same wit and perception that distinguished his stylish books on paris, london, and rome, m.

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. Best book of the year for loisirs jeunes, 1962 and 1965. This is new york covers the rich gamut of cultural influence that makes this city great. Starting with this is paris, and progressing through other major capitals of the world, and a few. After publishing the first of his this is series in 1959, m. 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. Venise by miroslav sasek in 1961 vintage illustration. Sasek pictures fabulous, bighearted new york city in this is new york. New york, from the series of childrens books written illustration from miroslav saseks vintage childrens book, this is. A pictorial tour of manhattan island presenting drawings of its neighborhoods, transportation and traffic, buildings, and the citys activities, from the local shoeshine stall to wall street. Vintage illustrations miroslav sasek page from this is new york by miroslav sasek. The brass, the beauty, the magic, this is new york.

Miroslav sasek 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. Jan 22, 20 explore blackonyx128s board illustration. New york illustration simple illustration childrens book illustration book illustrations illustration styles bg design modern graphic design nyc march childrens picture books m. Art and illustration gravure illustration book illustrations vintage childrens books modern graphic design anime comics collages childrens books art photography. Around the world with miroslav saseks illustrations. 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.

With a joyous simplicity, he welcomes you to new york. The paper stock is wonderful, the colors and illustrations bright but with a retro feel. 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. I just stumbled across this book and the others in this series by miroslav sasek.

Like the other sasek classics, this is texas is a facsimile edition of his original book. Illustrations from miroslav saseks this is new york 1960. I love the innocence of these illustrations, which appeared in a book about new york published in observed here. New york showing various types of vending machines wish i could have this up on my wall. The book was published by macmillan in 1962 and appears to be a first edition though its not specifically stated as such. Immediately, i was drawn to its striking cover and began flicking through the pages, chuckling and smiling at the amusing illustrations and. This is new york by sasek,m and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. New york by sasek, first edition abebooks passion for books. A few of the books have been reissued in the last few years. 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.

Sasek illustration of an elephant taken from vintage this is london book by miroslav sasek this is ireland, miroslav sasek, 1964 childrens book illustration character illustration graphic design illustration graphic art illustrations vintage illustrations and posters gravure illustration bus art transportation theme. Art and illustration gravure illustration illustrations posters transport illustrations london illustration ryo takemasa new york art grid design design art miroslav sasek archives h is. Over a 15 year period, between 1959 and 1974, he produced 18 of his this is. Childrens travel books from miroslav sasek abebooks. First published in this is new york, written and illustrated by miroslav sasek is an historical account of the touring the city with his sketchbook, sasek captures everyday life in new york from the statue of liberty.

This is new york also received the boys club of america junior books award in 1961, while this is the united nations appeared on the international board on books for young people honor list in 1979. Shop amongst our popular books, including 19, this is the world, this is edinburgh and more from miroslav sasek. Miroslav sasek 19161980 or meerohslahf sahsek as pronounced, and written sasek, but best known by his drawn signature. See more ideas about illustration, illustration art and travel posters. Legendary czech illustrator miroslav sasek 19161980 published the first of his this is series in 1958 with his book this is paris. His books have been translated into numerous languages and his illustrations have met with critical acclaim, with both this is london and this is new york named best illustrated childrens book of the year by the new york times in 1959 and 1960 respectively. Seeing as it is supposedly spring in berlin, we felt it. Buy a discounted hardcover of this is new york online from australias leading online bookstore. Miroslav sasek 1916 1980 was a czech author and illustrator, who generally published under m. 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. See all books authored by miroslav sasek, including this is paris, and this is new york this is. This is paris 2017 wall calendar based on rizzolis bestselling book by. Miroslav sasek limited edition prints bookroom art press. Art and illustration building illustration art illustrations new york canvas flatiron building mellow yellow silkscreen anime comics oeuvre dart.

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. Jun 19, 2018 these charming illustrations, coupled with sasek s 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. I recently came across czech illustrator miroslav saseks set of reissued childrens travel books and instantly fell in love. Sep 22, 2016 with the same wit and perception that distinguished his stylish books on paris, london, and rome, m. Like this is new york and this is san francisco, this is london and this is paris are facsimile editions of saseks original titles. Following the runaway bestsellers this is new york and this is paris, universe is pleased to reissue another title from m. This is new york by miroslav sasek, hardcover barnes. 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. According to the books forewords, miroslav sasek was inspired to write travel books. Around the world with miroslav saseks illustrations polpettas mag. An author and illustrator, he is best remembered for his classic stories on the great cities of the world. Illustration by miroslav sasek from the book, this is paris, voici paris this is miroslav sasek voices of east anglia. The dutchman who bought the island of manhattan from the native americnas in 1626 for twentyfour dollars. Mar 16, 2014 marc browns in new york might not be in quite that league, but its a wonderful book, maybe the best of its kind since miroslav saseks this is new york, from 1960.

New york showing brooklyn bridge with cars passing beneath it miroslav sasek brooklyn bridge nyc omg that is such a cool way to draw cars and infrastructure. 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. This classic storybook shows many details of city life with cartoon characters and colorful illustrations. Taken from miroslav saseks this is new york, 1960 via michael sporn a visual catalogue of midcentury modern graphics. Miroslav sasek books list of books by author miroslav sasek.

Olga cerna is a highly regarded childrens book author and illustrator who lives in prague. Saseks beloved and nostalgic childrens travel series. Saseks this is london received the new york times choice of best illustrated childrens book of the year in 1959, as did this is new york in 1960. Miroslav sasek 1916 1980 was a czech author and illustrator, who. His charming, iconic midcentury illustrations went on to portray many beautiful cities around the world, including san francisco, rome, edinburgh, and venice. Street art sidewalk art that will blow your mind photos. 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. Is york new this by sasek miroslav miroslav sasek is by york this new. 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. See more ideas about illustration, illustration art and childrens book.

Continuing the success of the runaway best sellers this is new york and this is london comes the latest title from m. New york, new york h is for home harbinger sasek, visit with a witty genius. Sasek pictures fabulous, bighearted new york city in this is new york, first published in 1960 and now updated for the 21st century. Sasek, miroslav time for a pint retro illustration. This is israel was written and illustrated by miroslav sasek m. Based on rizzolis bestselling book by miroslav sasek fi.

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. 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. 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. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. In 2011 the sasek foundation was founded in prague, to look after his legacy.

My little paris art and illustration book illustrations design set architecture mail art art drawings drawing designs concept art. This is texas following the runaway bestsellers this is new york and this is paris, universe is pleased to reissue another title from m. Seeing these illustrations today brings back every vivid feeling of experiencing manhattan back then as a kid visiting from new jersey. Sasek timeless and playful illustrated children books. In new york, by marc brown, and more the new york times. 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. Sasek 19161980 was born in prague and illustrated 18 books in the this is series, childrens travel books. His illustrations also won prestigious awards as new york times choice of best illustrated books of the year, 1959 for this is london. It was about four years ago that i first came across an illustrated childrens book entitled this is new york tucked away in a bargain bin. Retro illustration vintage illustration print illustrations posters modern graphic design prints graphic illustration childrens book illustration.