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50 of 50 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I am so pleased that the "This Is" series of books by Miroslav Sasek are back in print. Elsewhere, the comments on Sasek's work have been "only good for children up to 3 years!" Well, I'm in my fifties and I intend to collect the ones I most enjoyed as a child, such as This Is San Francisco and This Is Rome. In an age of electronic wizardry Sasek's books stand out as a reminder of a time when books were the chief form of entertainment and education.
Sasek's art and wit are truly original and unique. He manages to take the reader on a journey through both the landmarks of his subject and the everday minutiae that makes up a country and its culture. Each book is a remarkable achievement.
It must be remembered that the chief driver for Sasek's success was the explosion of foreign travel for leisure during the 50s and 60s.
Do his books stand the test of time? Well, to be truthful the answer is no if you want up to date facts and figures. However, I cannot see how his quirky, funny pictures coupled with his subtle wit would not continue to amuse and educate children of all ages for generations to come.
Sasek's art and wit are truly original and unique. He manages to take the reader on a journey through both the landmarks of his subject and the everday minutiae that makes up a country and its culture. Each book is a remarkable achievement.
It must be remembered that the chief driver for Sasek's success was the explosion of foreign travel for leisure during the 50s and 60s.
Do his books stand the test of time? Well, to be truthful the answer is no if you want up to date facts and figures. However, I cannot see how his quirky, funny pictures coupled with his subtle wit would not continue to amuse and educate children of all ages for generations to come.
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
My 6 year old was utterly engaged by this book. He chose to sit and read it cover to cover. Now when we are travelling, we buy a book from this series if we can. They make super child friendly travel guides. I thoroughly recommend.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Having seen this book in various shops around London over the years, but usually never having the spare spends to pick one up, I thought it was high time I checked it out on Amazon. As usual the Amazon price and delivery was top notch.
The book itself is gorgeous, and the particular view of London it presents is all the better for coming from the eye and pen of Czech illustrator Miroslav Sasek. The illustrations have a timeless feel and the short informative bursts of text are full of little nuggets of information (the updates at the back of the book are of particular interest more than half a century on from the initial publication). There are stereotypical scenes and characters but they are presented affectionately rather than patronisingly and the whole thing helps stir up a feeling of pride for a great city - at the same time making the reader feel nostalgic for a past that they may not have even witnessed.
The book itself is gorgeous, and the particular view of London it presents is all the better for coming from the eye and pen of Czech illustrator Miroslav Sasek. The illustrations have a timeless feel and the short informative bursts of text are full of little nuggets of information (the updates at the back of the book are of particular interest more than half a century on from the initial publication). There are stereotypical scenes and characters but they are presented affectionately rather than patronisingly and the whole thing helps stir up a feeling of pride for a great city - at the same time making the reader feel nostalgic for a past that they may not have even witnessed.
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A beautiful book
Our daughters, aged 6 & 4 are beginning to get a sense of who they and where they are from. This beautiful book really helps them along the way. Read more
Published 1 month ago by W. Aitken
Beatiful and nostalgic book
Excellente re-edición para niños y los no tan niños que tuvimos la suerte de leer en nuestra infancia las ediciones editadas en los 60. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Jaime
Lovely!
Lovely keepsake for a non-Londoner. Lots of interesting facts and great old fashioned illustrations. A book to treasure forever. Great value.
Published 7 months ago by Bamberry
Classic - A book to keep for future generations
These books are absolute classics that just don't date! Beautifully and quirkily illustrated and written by Sasek they are great for showing small children places you may visit. Read more
Published 19 months ago by T. Alexander
Retro London
I bought this as a gift for a little boy but I think it's a great gift for his parents too! Excellent retro style book. Love it!
Published 21 months ago by laucuv
Great book for kids
I brought the book back as a gift for a child. He loves the book and learning about London (where his parents used to live). Read more
Published on 24 May 2010 by Beach dreamer
delightful
Yes, it's true that some of the facts and figures in this book are no longer valid but who cares? At the back of this reprinted edition it lists the updated information according... Read more
Published on 6 May 2010 by G. Byrne
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