This Is America: A National Treasury

Author: Miroslav Sasek; Hutton Wilkinson (Foreword by)

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Price : $37.99 AUD
ISBN : 9780789332585
Publisher : Rizzoli International Publications, Incorporated
Imprint : Rizzoli International Publications, Incorporated
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Weight (g) : 0.852754
Publication date : 31 August 2016
Dimensions : 311mm X 222mm
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Author : Miroslav Sasek; Hutton Wilkinson (Foreword by)
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Bind : Hardback
Edition : 1609
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Language : English
Dewey classification : 917.30492
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Pages : 80
BIC subject : YF
Illustrations : 100 colour illustrations
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Description

After the overwhelming success of the first collection of abridged versions of M. Sasek's most popular children's travel guides, This is the World, this new volume will focus on all of the most important cities and sites within the United States. With their mid-century modern, retro illustrations, Sasek's books make the perfect gift for travel and art aficionados alike. Culled from the pages of M. Sasek's renowned series of illustrated children's books, This Is Americais a witty, urbane, and child-friendly introduction to some of the United States', and the world's most popular destinations. An inspirational travelogue that introduces readers to the art, architecture, music, food and traditions of multiple cities and places, This Is Americais the perfect gift for travelers, children, and anyone in between.

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M. Sasek (1916-1980) was born in Prague, Czechoslovakia. He is best remembered for his classic illustrated stories on the great cities of the world.

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