Book By Its Cover » This is New York

11.5.08

M. Sasek

The walk home last night from an election party was so amazing. Is was as if it was New Year’s Eve. People were cheering in the streets and out windows. Cars were driving by holding down their horns. The city was so alive and happy. Last week was the New York city marathon and everyone ran right by my house. There has been a lot of cheering in the streets lately and I am feeling a lot of New York pride. So today I am going to share the old classic This is New York. It’s an all time favorite of mine because of Miroslav Sasek’s adorable illustrations. And if you are feeling pride for your own city, check out the entire “This is…” series including San Francisco, Rome, London and many more. These books were first published in the 1960s but have been republished and include updates in the back- instead of 24,000 elevators there are now 67,000 in the city. Get this book here and learn more about M. Sasek here.

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15 Comments

11/5/08 7:38pm

Jack wrote

Very cool book. I like that style, it reminds me of the 60’s. Of course I remember the Camel ad and the very big cars.

11/5/08 8:54pm

Michelle wrote

Yes!! Lots of NY pride lately. Last night was absolutely amazing, in the streets and on the subway. This is one of my favorite things about NYC; the bonding and happiness that occurs with complete strangers in such a jubilant manner. I’ve had a smile on my face all night and day!

11/5/08 9:49pm

anthony wrote

this is gorgeous and amazing.

11/6/08 4:08am

Laura wrote

Yay, a classic!

11/6/08 4:10pm

Jason wrote

and this is awesome

11/6/08 5:31pm

Camellia wrote

My mom has the “This is London” book from this series. Such lovely illustrations.

11/6/08 6:06pm

Janet wrote

I LOVE this series. We have Paris and Rome. Great illustrations!

11/7/08 4:48am

R.A. wrote

This is wonderful! I hadn’t heard of this author/illustrator or series before, so thank you for posting! (also added to blog http://rareautumn.blogspot.com/2008/11/this-is-new-york.html)

11/10/08 3:43am

Fabio wrote

I have it and I’m so in love with these illustrations of New York. Love Sasek.

11/21/08 3:49am

victoria thorne wrote

We had an event in the city (SF) last year, and I was delighted to be able to give all of the children who attended (there were not many, maybe 6?) a copy of “This is San Francisco.” They’d come from out of town, with their parents. They loved it! How marvelous is it that the books still bring such joy…the definition of great art, yes?

01/16/09 5:11pm

Jamie wrote

love this book!

01/20/09 2:31pm

Sam wrote

I love this series ( the Paris one is especially nice!) and have always wanted “This is New York” but it always sells out so fast!

02/3/09 2:11pm

Eve Nixon wrote

I have this book i got it for christmas from my uncle because i wanted to go t new york. It’s really good!

06/11/09 10:45pm

Saya wrote

I want to get this book!~It looks so great!

02/23/10 5:22am

Juan Bauty wrote

Stunning artist!!!

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