{"product_id":"this-is-paris-9780789346339","title":"This is Paris","description":"\u003cp\u003eSasek's beloved 1950s children's book exploring the city of Paris 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 Paris 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 Paris \u003c\/i\u003eis a tour of the city through Sasek’s charming and stylish illustrations. Featuring Sasek’s impressions of the city’s buildings, gardens, museums, sidewalk cafes, and people, and including such landmarks as the Seine, the Louvre, and the Eiffel Tower, 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 Paris \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: 9780789346339\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\"Not only are the books visually beautiful, they really do take you on a journey...the drawings contained are so exquisitely detailed and luscious. The text is simple, clean and informative, with a hint of mischeviousness that kids adore. But it is the detailed pictures in this large format book that truly capture the heart - not only for their beauty but for the extraordinary, everyday life detail that has been poured into them.\" ~\u003ci\u003ekids-bookreview.com\u003c\/i\u003e","brand":"Miroslav Sasek","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48059769192665,"sku":"9780789346339","price":24.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0502\/9530\/8441\/files\/9780789346339.jpg?v=1772539702","url":"https:\/\/www.arielbooks.com.au\/products\/this-is-paris-9780789346339","provider":"Ariel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}