Miroslav Sasek - This Is Hong Kong

"This is Hong Kong" is part of the "This is" series by the famous Czech artist, illustrator and author Miroslav Sasek.. This beautifully illustrated book takes you to all the most excitng and fascinating sights in Hong Kong, first published in 1965, it captures the enchantment and the contrasts of Hong Kong in the sixties. Roaring jets bring in the tourists; bamboo rickshaws taxi them through exotic streets fragrant with incense, the smell of roasted chestnuts and honey-glazed Peking duck. Sasek shows you the sweeping panorama of gleaming Kowloon Bay, then moves in for close-ups of laborers and hawkers, refugees from the mainland, sailors and the strange "water people" The classic series takes kids on an adventure and teaches them about the diverse cultures that exist all around the world. A must have book for any child keen on exploring the world.

Ages: 4 Years +
Weight: 0.7 kgs
Dimensions: 23 cms x 32 cms