{"product_id":"miroslav-sasek-by-martin-salisbury-9780500023341","title":"Miroslav Šašek","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCzech artist Miroslav Šašek (1916-1980) was remarkable for his unique and pioneering approach to non-fiction picture books, illustrating daily life as if seen from a child's perspective. His bestselling \u003ci\u003eThis Is...\u003c\/i\u003e series eventually totalled eighteen books. A witty collection of travel guides for children, the books employ an avant-garde synthesis of word and image that captures the joyous idiosyncrasies of life and culture in cities and countries around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith great insight, acclaimed author Martin Salisbury analyses Šašek's multifarious oeuvre, and how he became one of the twentieth century's most beloved and significant contributors to the world of picture books. The artist's charming travelogues continue to appeal to adults and children alike, even in a digital age exploding with travel imagery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this beautifully designed book, illustrated with sketches and original artwork, and featuring examples spanning from Greece to Hong Kong, Rome to San Francisco, Ireland to Israel and more, Šašek's best-known works come alive alongside lesser-known aspects of his practice, such as painting and puppet-making.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith 119 illustrations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47597058785516,"sku":"9780500023341","price":45.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780500023341-miroslav-a-ek.jpg?v=1777946274","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/miroslav-sasek-by-martin-salisbury-9780500023341","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}