This is Hong Kong: A Children's Classic

Hardback

Main Details

Title This is Hong Kong: A Children's Classic
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Miroslav Sasek
SeriesThis is . . .
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:64
Dimensions(mm): Height 318,Width 231
ISBN/Barcode 9780789315601
ClassificationsDewey:915.125046
Audience
Children / Juvenile
Illustrations 60 COLOR ILLUSTRATIONS

Publishing Details

Publisher Universe Publishing
Imprint Universe Publishing
Publication Date 13 February 2007
Publication Country United States

Description

'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.

Author Biography

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.

Reviews

"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