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This is London (This is . . .)
This is London (This is . . .)
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Author: Miroslav Sasek
Publisher: Universe Publishing
Category: Book

List Price: $17.95
Buy New: $7.18
You Save: $10.77 (60%)
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Avg. Customer Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars(5 reviews)
Sales Rank: 10443

Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown), English (Published)
Media: Hardcover
Reading Level: Ages 9-12
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 64
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.3
Dimensions (in): 12.4 x 9.1 x 0.7

ISBN: 0789310627
Dewey Decimal Number: 914.210486
EAN: 9780789310620
ASIN: 0789310627

Publication Date: April 24, 2004
Release Date: April 24, 2004
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days

Editorial Reviews:

Product Description
Following on the runaway success of This is New York, Universe is thrilled to reissue two more titles from M. Sasek's beloved children's travel series: This is London and This is Paris.
Like This is New York and This is San Francisco, This is London and This is Paris are facsimile editions of Sasek's original titles. His brilliant, vibrant illustrations have been meticulously preserved and remain true to his vision. With the passing of time facts have been updated where applicable in the back of each book. Perfect souvenirs with timely and nostalgic appeal, the books have an elegant, classic look and delightful narrative that will charm both children and their parents, many of whom will remember them from their own childhood.

This is London, first published in 1959, presents impressions of London with its beautiful buildings, historic monuments, bridges, parks, shops and Piccadilly Circus, black cabs, Horse Guards, and famed Underground.

This is Paris, first published in 1959, brings Paris, one of the most exciting cities in the world, to life. There are famous buildings, beautiful gardens, cafes, and the Parisians-artists, concierges, flower girls, and even thousands of cats. Take a tour along the banks of the Seine, through the galleries of the Louvre, and to the top of the Eiffel Tower.



Customer Reviews:

2 out of 5 stars Beware! These are used books!   December 22, 2007
  0 out of 6 found this review helpful

This is a great book for children. However, when I put this on my daughter's wish I thought that it was a new book. Not so. There is nothing in the description that says it's used. The book received is a used library book with stamps all over it. It was delivered badly wrapped as well.
So, if you're looking for a new book, this seller doesn't provide. However, if you are looking for a book on London (or any other European city for that matter) that's written for children, you might want to buy anyway. They aren't easy to find.



5 out of 5 stars beautiful   July 5, 2007
  4 out of 4 found this review helpful

Exclamations come to mind: beautiful design and drawings, comprehensive and to the point guide! And this goes for all his city guides Paris, Rome, Venice and Hong Kong. You might argue it is a bit old fashioned, but I think you are confusing it with "it s one of the Classics". And when something is called a Classic, it is timeless and a Must-Have! Trust me, it is worth your while and money!


5 out of 5 stars Great travel guide for kids   January 10, 2007
  3 out of 3 found this review helpful

My son (7-year-old now) has been reding this series since age 4 every time we visited a new city. We have London, Paris and San Francisco books. They are all brilliant to read pre-trip and post-trip. Although cities have chnaged over the years, the books give a very good feel of the cities. They also give footnotes of updates. Not only my son enjoys them enormously, but my husband and myself learned a lot from the series. Highly recommended.


5 out of 5 stars very pleased   July 5, 2006
  0 out of 9 found this review helpful

Great book in great condition. Well packaged and received quickly.
Thank you.



4 out of 5 stars A Quick Trip to London   February 2, 2005
  16 out of 16 found this review helpful

Originally, I read about this series in National Geographic Travel. I bought the London book as a gift for a seven year old who is a certified Harry Potter fan and, as a result, becoming quite the junior anglophile. While this may not be an up-to-date trip to London (some of the landmarks mentioned are no longer there), it sparks the imagination and whets the young traveler's appetite. The illustrations are fun and it doesn't stay on the shelf long at our house.


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