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By: Miroslav Sasek | Series: This is . . .
Sasek’s beloved 1960s children’s book exploring the city of San Francisco is now updated for the twenty-first century and available in a smaller format.
First published in 1962, This is San Francisco is a tour of the city through Sasek’s charming and stylish illustrations. Featuring Sasek’s impressions of the city’s buildings, cable cars, crooked streets, and even Peking ducks in Chinatown, the result is a colorful, sophisticated celebration of the highlights of one of the most exciting cities in the world. The illustrations are paired with a lively text to keep a playful sense of fun.
This is San Francisco is a facsimile edition of Sasek’s original title, now in a smaller trim size. His brilliant, vibrant illustrations have been meticulously preserved and remain true to his vision. With the passing of time, facts have been updated where applicable in the back of the book. The result is a treasure with an elegant, classic look and a delightful narrative that will charm both children and their parents, many of whom will remember the same book from their own childhood.
Sasek’s beloved 1960s children’s book exploring the city of San Francisco is now updated for the twenty-first century and available in a smaller format.
First published in 1962, This is San Francisco is a tour of the city through Sasek’s charming and stylish illustrations. Featuring Sasek’s impressions of the city’s buildings, cable cars, crooked streets, and even Peking ducks in Chinatown, the result is a colorful, sophisticated celebration of the highlights of one of the most exciting cities in the world. The illustrations are paired with a lively text to keep a playful sense of fun.
This is San Francisco is a facsimile edition of Sasek’s original title, now in a smaller trim size. His brilliant, vibrant illustrations have been meticulously preserved and remain true to his vision. With the passing of time, facts have been updated where applicable in the back of the book. The result is a treasure with an elegant, classic look and a delightful narrative that will charm both children and their parents, many of whom will remember the same book from their own childhood.
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