This Is Paris

$12.95 at de Young Museum.

Sasek’s beloved 1950s children’s book exploring the city of Paris is now updated for the twenty-first century. First published in 1959, This is Paris is a tour of the city through Sasek’s charming and stylish illustrations. Featuring Sasek’s impressions of the city’s buildings, gardens, museums, sidewalk cafes, and people, and including such landmarks as the Seine, the Louvre, and the Eiffel Tower, the result is a colorful, sophisticated celebration of the highlights of one of the most exciting cities in the…