This Is...

CHILDREN'S

Released: Sept. 1, 1974

by M. Sasek, illustrated by M. Sasek

Sasek begins in London, which he visited before in 1959, and branches out into Britain to visit the tourist sights, mostly cathedrals, quads and castles. Read full book review >

CHILDREN'S

Released: March 15, 1971

THIS IS AUSTRALIA

by M. Sasek, illustrated by M. Sasek

The sleek buildings, sprawling cities and wide open spaces of Australia have about them little of the picturesque or raffish and so, little to offer Mr. Sasek though he must perforce put them on repeated display; convicts, now, are something else—though just what (i.e. why 'the first British settlers came in chains') we never learn notwithstanding the several references to them. Read full book review >

CHILDREN'S

Released: June 30, 1969

THIS IS WASHINGTON, D.C.

by M. Sasek, illustrated by M. Sasek

"Clear-cut preview and review."

Sasek roaming the streets was a wayward charmer; Sasek as the standard guide to the city is considerably stiffer. Read full book review >

Cover art for THIS IS THE UNITED NATIONS

CHILDREN'S

Released: May 27, 1968

THIS IS THE UNITED NATIONS

by M. Sasek, illustrated by M. Sasek

"Adult fans of the series may miss the accustomed levity but teachers and parents can trade on the eye-appeal—including a spread of the maps of the 122 member nations—for a thorough briefing."

Like a tour of UN headquarters which it simulates, this is informative and entertaining and exhausting. Read full book review >

CHILDREN'S

Released: May 21, 1962

THIS IS SAN FRANCISCO

by M. Sasek, illustrated by M. Sasek

"One serious drawback however—binding is perishable board and paper paste-down."

City by the Golden Gate, Queen of the West, this is San Francisco, captured in spirit and essence by an artist who seeks out the vital and differentiating characteristics of all the cities he happily commits to the drawing board. Read full book review >

CHILDREN'S

Released: May 29, 1961

THIS IS MUNICH

by M. Sasek, illustrated by M. Sasek

"The drawings are bold, imaginative, creatively humorous when occasion demands, and informative—but they have a somewhat mature sophistication, and their chief appeal lies in a recognition value rather than stimulating interest."

An addition to an alluring series which, one must confess, probably holds more appeal for the adults familiar with the various cities than for the children for whom they are intended. Read full book review >

CHILDREN'S

Released: Nov. 10, 1959

THIS IS LONDON

by M. Sasek, illustrated by M. Sasek

"This is Paris will shortly appear."

This is a guided pictorial through London, its parks, its squares, its places, its river, a glimpse of its proper bankers and starched Nannies. Read full book review >

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