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THIS IS M. SASEK: THE EXTRAORDINARY LIFE AND TRAVELS Olga Cerna & Pavel NEW
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eBay item number:397133995837
Item specifics
- Condition
- Brand New: A new, unread, unused book in perfect condition with no missing or damaged pages. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
- Type
- Hardcover
- Publication Name
- Universe
- ISBN-10
- 0789334275
- ISBN
- 9780789334275
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Universe Publishing
ISBN-10
0789334275
ISBN-13
9780789334275
eBay Product ID (ePID)
242484172
Product Key Features
Book Title
This Is M. Sasek : the Extraordinary Life and Travels of the Beloved Children's Book Illustrator
Number of Pages
120 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Individual Artists / General, Literary, Artists, Architects, Photographers
Publication Year
2018
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Art, Biography & Autobiography
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
0.8 in
Item Weight
39.3 Oz
Item Length
9.3 in
Item Width
12.8 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2017-951962
Reviews
"A charming biography of the artist behind the bestselling "This is..." series of children's books...Replete with documents, memories, and images from the life of Miroslav Sasek, this book is richly illustrated with material from Sasek's books as well as such archival material as previously unpublished illustrations, photographs, and vintage fan letters from children inspired by his books. Starting with This is Paris, published in 1957, his books painted a charmingly cosmopolitan and evocative picture of the world's great places. Beginning in 2003, all the This is... books have been reissued by Universe Publishing. This book about the beloved illustrator will delight graphic designers, illustrators, and lovers of classic children's books." -- School Library Journal
Dewey Edition
23
Dewey Decimal
741.092
Synopsis
This charming biography explores the life of the acclaimed illustrator and children's author Miroslav Sasek. The first essay, illustrated with documents and personal images, covers his life from his childhood years to his career as a successful artist and illustrator who slowly climbed the ladder of fame. A second essay examines Sasek as an author, setting his work in the context of international visual art. The book is richly illustrated - from Sasek's own books as well as independent work and photographs from private archives, and even vintage fan letters from the children inspired by his wonderfully illustrated books. Sasek was born in Prague in 1916 and died in Switzerland in 1980. He was an architecture graduate but worked as a painter and illustrator for most of his life. Starting with This is Paris published in 1958, his books painted a delightful and evocative picture of some of the world's great cities (and countries!). In 1947 he moved to Paris to study at the École des Beaux Arts, and when the Communists came to power in what was then Czechoslovakia he made the decision not to return to his homeland. He earned a living as a graphic artist (in advertising) and architect, and from 1951 he was employed in the Czech section of Radio Free Europe in Munich. In 1957, he returned to Paris, beginning work on a children's illustrated guide to that city - This is Paris - which was originally published in 1959 (reissued 2004) and succeeded by similar books on London (also 1959; reissued 2004), Rome (1960; reissued 2007), New York (1960; reissued 2003), Edinburgh (1961; reissued 2006), Munich (1961; reissued 2012), Venice (1961; reissued 2005), San Francisco (1962; reissued 2003), Israel (1962; reissued 2008), Cape Canaveral (1963; reissued as This is the Way to the Moon in 2009), Ireland (1964; reissued 2005), Hong Kong (1965; reissued 2007), Greece (1966; reissued 2009), Texas (1967; reissued 2006), the United Nations (1968; to be reissued in 2017), Washington D.C. (1969; reissued 2011), Australia (1970; reissued 2009) and Britain (1974; reissued 2008). Having delighted children and adults for more than 50 years the This is ... books have all been reissued in English by Universe since 2003., A charming biography of the artist behind the bestselling "This is..." series of children's books--which have sold over a million copies since being reissued by Universe--illustrated in the style of Miroslav Sasek himself. Replete with documents, memories, and images from the life of Miroslav Sasek, this book is richly illustrated with material from Sasek's books as well as such archival material as previously unpublished illustrations, photographs, and vintage fan letters from children inspired by his books. Born in Prague in 1916, Sasek studied architecture but worked as a painter and illustrator for most of his life. Having moved to Paris in 1947 to study, he chose not to return to Prague after the Communist takeover. He earned a living as a graphic artist and from 1951 worked for Radio Free Europe until his death in 1980. Starting with This is Paris , published in 1957, his books painted a charmingly cosmopolitan and evocative picture of the world's great places. Beginning in 2003, all the This is... books have been reissued by Universe Publishing. This book about the beloved illustrator will delight graphic designers, illustrators, and lovers of classic children's books.
LC Classification Number
NC989.C92
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- m***m (1660)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseThe item arrived quickly in good shape, carefully wrapped for shipping. This set of four plastic ballerina plaques is exactly as described and pictured on the listing. I love this unique find. It's excellent value for the money. Good communication with excellent seller.
- c***1 (11)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseThe shipping price packaging and quality were all immaculate. Thank you for being a perfect ebayer. It showed up on a rainy day but was packaged so well it was immaculate inside and as described. A tremendous value
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