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.

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.

Details

ISBN13: 9780789346360
Format: Hardback
Number of Pages: 64
Edition:
Publication Date: 24 Feb 2026
Publisher: Rizzoli International Publications
Publication City, Country: New York, United States
Dimensions (cm): 25.4(H)x17.8(L)
Weight (gm):

Author Biography

Miroslav Sasek was born in 1916 in Prague. An author and illustrator, he is best remembered for his classic stories on the great cities of the world, including Paris, New York City, Venice, London, and Rome. His iconic series won several awards, such as The New York Times’s Best Illustrated Children’s Book of the Year and the Boys’ Club of America Junior Books Award. He died in 1980 in Switzerland.

Reviews

"There are certain books that feel like stepping into a memory—whether it’s one you actually lived or one you wish you had. The beloved This Is… series by Miroslav Sasek is exactly that kind of reading experience: nostalgic, stylish, and endlessly charming." — Ashley Hasty (hastybooklist.com)