This Is London

　　倫敦-這個多樣貌的霧都，有知性的博物館、古老的大教堂、金碧輝煌的皇室宮殿、一動也不動的守衛士兵、歷史悠久的書店?，是大人們想一窺霧中神秘面貌的地方。大人們如此好奇的城市，怎能不好好介紹給小朋友認識。

　　This Is London可說是一本小朋友的倫敦旅遊指南，故事從一片黑壓壓的畫面開始，當然倫敦不全然是籠罩在霧中。作者先介紹倫敦的警察、古老的銀行、進而深入介紹各個著名景點，有西敏寺、地下鐵、白金漢宮、戲院等等，作者使用平緩的語調來介紹構成霧都倫敦的各個人、事、景、物，跟著每一頁的插畫與文字，彷彿專業導遊就在身邊，帶讀者進入城市的每個角落。本書於1959年出版，絕版多時，好不容易才於2004年獲得再版機會，書中紀錄的是當60年代的倫敦，很多規定與景點已不復存在，書末有特別註記可參考。

　　本書不僅是一本大人小孩都適讀的繪本，也是一部城市紀錄史。

With the same wit and perception that distinguished his charming books on Paris, New York, and San Francisco, M Sasek presents stylish, elegant London in This is London, first published in 1959 and now updated for the 21st century. Here this beloved illustrator shares his impressions of London with its beautiful buildings, historic monuments, bridges, parks, shops and Piccadilly Circus, black cabs, Horse Guards, and famed Underground. Sasek has cast his loving eye on London and the result are colorful, sophisticated pictures of one of the most exciting cities in the world, paired with a lively text that keeps a playful sense of fun while taking the reader to the highlights of one of the world''s great capitals.
This is London is a facsimile editions of Sasek''s original title. His brilliant, vibrant illustrations have been meticulously preserved and remain true to his vision. With the passing of time facts have been updated where applicable in the back of the book. The result is a treasure with an elegant, classic look and delightful narrative that will charm both children and their parents, many of whom will remember the same book from their own childhood.

Miroslav Sasek was born in 1916 in Prague. An author and illustrator, he is best remembered for his classic stories on the great cities of the world, including Paris, New York City, Venice, London, and Rome. His iconic series won several awards, such as theNew York Times Best Illustrated Children’s Book of the Year and the Boy’s Club of American Junior Books Award. He died in 1980 in Switzerland.