This Christmas, put the most charming cities in the world under your tree... (from a review of Miroslav Sasek's This Is series in the Chicago Tribune, Nov 12, 1961) 

{HISTORY}

In the 1960s, when you wanted to show your little one the marvels of the world, you reached for your Miroslav Sasek books.

First published in 1961, This is Venice by Miroslav Sasek (1916-1980) is a sightseeing travel book for children featuring the water-wedded city of Venice, Italy. So charming and delightfully illustrated, This is Venice was one in a series of 18 books featuring travel destinations around the world thoughtfully portrayed through the eyes of young explorers. First created in Paris in 1959 with his series debut, This Is Paris, Miroslav had a wonderful way of combining history and culture with whimsical observations. 

In This is Venice, readers learn brief histories via fun facts about the iconic hallmarks of life in Venice... gondola rides, pigeons, architecture and life on the canals are just a few subjects that he tackles. 

Colorful and quirky, it's no wonder Miroslav was a beloved illustrator throughout his career. The recipient of many awards for the This Is series, he captivated the attention of both children and adults with his work. Born in Czechoslovakia in 1916, he moved to Paris in the late 1940s to study art, graphic design, and architecture before moving to Germany. Ultimately, the delights of the City of Lights couldn't keep him away. He moved back to Paris in 1957 and began work on his This Is... series. Other destinations would follow including Greece, San Francisco, Britain, Israel, London, Hong Kong, New York, and Cape Canaveral, among many others. 

This edition is a second reprint of This is Venice, published in Italy in 1966 by Fratelli Fabbri and includes the original dust jacket

{SPECIAL FEATURES}

• Hard to find 1966 Edition
• Published by Mamillan, Printed in Italy by Fratelli Fabbri
• Oversized
• 60 pages
• Includes original dust jacket and decorated coverboards
• Illustrated throughout

{CONDITION}

In lovely vintage condition. This book is clean and bright throughout with no spots or stains. The dust jacket contains some chippy areas along the top and bottom edge, and has been reinforced on the inside archival paper to prevent further deterioraton. Their is a gift inscription written in pen and dated 1969 on the front inside cover. 

{SIZE}

Measures 12.5" inches (length) x 9" inches (width) x 2.5" inches (thickness) and weighs 1.7 lbs