Like the other Sasek classics, these are facsimile editions of his original books. The brilliant, vibrant illustrations have been meticulously preserved, remaining true to his vision more than forty years later and, where applicable, facts have been updated for the twenty-first century, appearing on a "This is . . . Today" page at the back of each book. The stylish, charming illustrations, coupled with Sasek’s witty, playful narrative, make these books a perfect souvenir that will delight both children and their parents, many of whom will remember them from their own childhood. In This is Australia, first published in 1970, Sasek swings down under, winging his readers into Sydney, with its famous bridge and space-age Opera House; bustling, modern Melbourne; colonial Adelaide; semitropical Brisbane; the garden city of Canberra; mineral-rich Perth; and Alice Springs, Australia’s most famous outback town.
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Continuing the success of the runaway best-sellers This is New York, This is Paris, and This is London, comes the latest titles from M. Sasek’s beloved and nostalgic children’s travel series.
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M. Sasek was born in 1916 in Prague, Czechoslovakia. An author and illustrator, he is best remembered for his classic stories on the great cities of the world. He died in 1980.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
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quirky and charming,
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This review is from: This is Australia (Hardcover)
This book provides a beautiful "time capsule" effect, describing Australia as it was in the 60s and 70s. I was especially delighted at the comprehensive information provided on the pages relating to Tasmania, as we often get left out entirely, even from Australian publications!
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not as good as others in the series, but still great!,
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being a huge fan of sasek's other books, i picked up this one as my mother is from australia.
it seemed to be a lot wordier than his other offerings, and don't get me wrong, i love learning, but for a younger person i could see this being overkill. the lovely art takes that edge off, but it's worth mentioning. whether the wordiness is a put-off or not, this book is definitely worth perusing. i love an artful history lesson!
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