Hardcover
First published in the 1960s, these volumes in the beloved and nostalgic travel series take today’s readers on tours of Hong Kong and Rome. The facsimile editions have been meticulously preserved, remaining true to Sasek’s vision more than 40 years later. Full color.
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This is Hong Kong

A Children's Classic

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  • Hardcover

    64 pages

  • Release Date

    1 December 2008

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Summary

‘This Is Hong Kong’ was one of Sasek’s three favourite books, along with ‘This Is Venice’ and ‘This Is Edinburgh’, because it was such an unusual book to do. The fun he had writing it shows in the illustrations.

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780789315601
ISBN-10:0789315602
Author:Miroslav Sasek
Publisher:Universe Publishing
Imprint:Universe Publishing
Format:Hardcover
Number of Pages:64
Release Date:1 December 2008
Weight:714g
Dimensions:15mm x 232mm x 318mm
Series:This is . . .
Audience Age:7
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This is Hong Kong by Miroslav Sasek - ISBN: 9780789315601
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Critics Review

“This is Hong Kong is resplendent with the little things that make Hong Kong one of the most magnificent cities in the world. This is Hong Kong will feed the soul of every travel-loving adult and child, the world over.” ~kids-bookreview.com

About The Author

Miroslav Sasek

M. Sasek was born in 1916 in Prague, Czechoslovakia. An author and illustrator, he is best remembered for his classic stories on the great cities of the world. He died in 1980.

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