{"product_id":"this-is-london-9780789346346","title":"This is London","description":"\u003cp\u003eSasek's beloved 1950s children's book exploring the city of London is now updated for the twenty-first century and available in a smaller format.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eSasek’s beloved 1950s children’s book exploring the city of London is now updated for the twenty-first century and available in a smaller format.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFirst published in 1959, \u003ci\u003eThis is London \u003c\/i\u003eis a tour of the city through Sasek’s charming and stylish illustrations. Featuring Sasek’s impressions of the city’s beautiful buildings, historic monuments, bridges, parks, and shops, and including such landmarks as Piccadilly Circus and the famed Underground, 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThis is London \u003c\/i\u003eis 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.\u003ch4\u003eDetails\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eISBN13: 9780789346346\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFormat: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNumber of Pages: 64\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEdition: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublication Date: 24 Feb 2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublisher: Rizzoli International Publications\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublication City, Country: New York, United States\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions (cm): 25.4(H)x17.8(L)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight (gm): \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cb\u003eMiroslav Sasek \u003c\/b\u003ewas 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 \u003ci\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e’s Best Illustrated Children’s Book of the Year and the Boys’ Club of America Junior Books Award. He died in 1980 in Switzerland.\u003ch4\u003eReviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\"...no photographs but wonderful, engaging drawings of life in London. It is amazing how a children's book can open up a whole world... how much the...kids learned from this book. This book made them excited about London...and motivated them to experience it..\" ~\u003ci\u003eOutlook by the Bay\u003c\/i\u003e","brand":"Miroslav Sasek","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48059765391577,"sku":"9780789346346","price":24.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0502\/9530\/8441\/files\/9780789346346.jpg?v=1772539538","url":"https:\/\/www.arielbooks.com.au\/products\/this-is-london-9780789346346","provider":"Ariel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}