Description |
118 pages : chiefly illustrations ; 33 cm |
Note |
"Originally published in Czech in 2014 by Baobab."--Title page verso. |
Summary |
"A fascinating 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--this charming book is illustrated in the style of Miroslav Sasek himself. Filled with documents, memories, and images from the life of Miroslav Sasek's books as well as archival material of previously unpublished illustrations, photographs, and vintage fan letters from children inspired by his books, 'This is M. Sasek' offers insight into the lives of one of the most influential and admired illustrators of the twentieth century."--Page [4] of cover. |
Language |
In English, translated from Czech. |
Subject |
Sasek, M. (Miroslav), 1916-1980.
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Illustrators -- Czech Republic -- Biography.
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Added Author |
Černá, Olga, author.
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Ryška, Pavel, author.
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Sasek, M. (Miroslav), 1916-1980, illustrator.
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Nicolson, Martina, translator.
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Nicolson, Stuart, translator.
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Added Title |
M. Sasek. English
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ISBN |
0789334275 |
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9780789334275 (hardcover) |
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