This is M. Sasek : the extraordinary life and travels of the beloved children's book illustrator
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Author
Salisbury, Martin,
Contributors
Černá, Olga, Author
Ryška, Pavel, Author
Sasek, M. 1916-1980, Illustrator
Nicolson, Martina, Translator
Nicolson, Stuart, Translator
Published
New York, NY : Universe Publishing, 2018.
Status
Available
Central - Adult Biography
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Published
New York, NY : Universe Publishing, 2018.
Format
Book
Physical Desc
118 pages : chiefly ; 33 cm
Language
English

Notes

General Note
"Originally published in Czech in 2014 by Baobab."--Title page verso.
Description
"A fascinating biography of the artist behind the bestselling 'This is' series of children's books--which have sold over a million copies since being reissued by Universe--this charming book is illustrated in the style of Miroslav Sasek himself. Filled with documents, memories, and images from the life of Miroslav Sasek's books as well as archival material of previously unpublished illustrations, photographs, and vintage fan letters from children inspired by his books, 'This is M. Sasek' offers insight into the lives of one of the most influential and admired illustrators of the twentieth century."--Page [4] of cover.
Language
In English, translated from Czech.

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Salisbury, M., Černá, O., Ryška, P., Sasek, M. 1., Nicolson, M., & Nicolson, S. (2018). This is M. Sasek: the extraordinary life and travels of the beloved children's book illustrator . Universe Publishing.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Martin, Salisbury et al.. 2018. This Is M. Sasek: The Extraordinary Life and Travels of the Beloved Children's Book Illustrator. New York, NY: Universe Publishing.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Martin, Salisbury et al.. This Is M. Sasek: The Extraordinary Life and Travels of the Beloved Children's Book Illustrator New York, NY: Universe Publishing, 2018.

Harvard Citation (style guide)

Salisbury, M., Černá, O., Ryška, P., Sasek, M. 1., Nicolson, M. and Nicolson, S. (2018). This is M. sasek: the extraordinary life and travels of the beloved children's book illustrator. New York, NY: Universe Publishing.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Salisbury, Martin,, et al. This Is M. Sasek: The Extraordinary Life and Travels of the Beloved Children's Book Illustrator Universe Publishing, 2018.

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