Customer Reviews

Enjoyable by all ages - By: Smokey Joe, 28 Oct 2006
I am so pleased that the "This Is" series of books by Miroslav Sasek are backin print. Elsewhere, the comments on Sasek's work have been "only good for children up to 3 years!" Well, I'min my fifties & I intend to collect the ones I most enjoyed as a child, such as This Is San Francisco & This Is Rome. In an age of electronic wizardry Sasek's books stand out as a reminder of a time when books were the chief form of entertainment & education.

Sasek's art & wit are truly original & unique. He manages to take the reader on a journey through both the landmarks of his subject & the everday minutiae that makes up a country & its culture. Each book is a remarkable achievement.

It must be remembered that the chief driver for Sasek's success was the explosion of foreign travel for leisure during the 50s & 60s.

Do his books stand the test of time? Well, to be truthful the answer is no if you want up to date facts & figures. However, I cannot see how his quirky, funny pictures coupled with his subtle wit would not continue to amuse & educate children of all ages for generations to come.