Miroslav Sasek (the Illustrators)

by Martin Salisbury

Czech artist Miroslav Sasek (1916-1980) is celebrated for his pioneering approach to narrative nonfiction picture books, particularly his bestselling This Is series, which began with This is Paris in 1959 and eventually totaled eighteen books. With their distinct visual vocabulary, this witty collection of travel guides illustrating life and culture in a variety of cities and countries around the world from a child's perspective, became immensely...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0500023344
• ISBN13: 9780500023341
• Release Date: October 2021
• Publisher: Thames & Hudson
• Length: 112 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 7.4" x 9.7"