{"product_id":"this-is-new-york-9780789346353","title":"This is New York","description":"\u003cp\u003eSasek's beloved 1960s children's book exploring the city of New York is now updated for the twenty-first century and available in a smaller format.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eSasek’s beloved 1960s children’s book exploring the city of New York is now updated for the twenty-first century and available in a smaller format.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFirst published in 1960, \u003ci\u003eThis is New York \u003c\/i\u003eis a tour of the city through Sasek’s charming and stylish illustrations. Featuring Sasek’s impressions of the city’s buildings, traffic jams, and stories, and including such landmarks as the Staten Island Ferry, the Statue of Liberty, Times Square, Rockefeller Center, Chinatown, and Central Park, 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 New York \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: 9780789346353\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\"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.\" — \u003cb\u003eAshley Hasty (hastybooklist.com)\u003c\/b\u003e","brand":"Miroslav Sasek","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48059765424345,"sku":"9780789346353","price":24.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0502\/9530\/8441\/files\/9780789346353.jpg?v=1772539540","url":"https:\/\/www.arielbooks.com.au\/products\/this-is-new-york-9780789346353","provider":"Ariel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}