Brian Selznick is an author and illustrator whose work is distinguished by its unique blend of text and image. He explores themes of mystery, ingenuity, and the connection between history and the present through visually rich narratives. His approach to book creation is deeply intricate, emphasizing detail and storytelling that draws readers into the characters' worlds.
Set against the enchanting backdrop of Rome, this YA novel explores the deep and transformative connection between two boys as they navigate their feelings and identities during a summer filled with romance. Brian Selznick weaves a heartfelt narrative that captures the essence of young love, discovery, and the magic of a city that brings them together.
Brian Selznick presents the story of two people bound to each other through time and space, memory and dreams. At the centre of their relationship is a mystery about the nature of grief and love which will look different to each reader.
Baby Monkey, private eye, will investigate stolen jewels, missing pizzas, and other mysteries--if he can manage to figure out how to put his pants on. Bookmaking maverick Selznick and children's book debut author Serlin create a dazzling new form for younger readers. Illustrations.
A MESMERIZING ADVENTURE ABOUT THE POWER OF STORY Two seemingly unrelated stories-one in words, the other in pictures-come together with seamless, ingenious synergy! We open in 1766 with a visual story: Young Billy Marvel becomes the lone survivor of a shipwreck. Returned to London, he grows up in a theater, where we follow the dramatic trials and triumphs of his progenyover five generations...We cut to 1990 with a narrative story: Lost and alone, and on the brink of expulsion from yet another boarding school, Joseph impulsively runs away to search for his best friend. He finds himself swept up with an erratic man in a strange and beautiful house full of secrets-secrets that compel Joseph on a treasure hunt.
A Martin Scorsese Film - In 3D - De filmeditie van de Uitvinding van Hugo Cabret
'Hugo' vertelt het verhaal van een weesjongetje dat stiekem in een treinstation in Parijs woont. Hij ontdekt dat er een mysterieus verband bestaat tussen het overlijden van zijn vader, zijn humeurige buurman, de eigenaar van de speelgoedwinkel en een hartvormig slot waarvoor geen sleutel lijkt te bestaan. Samen met een excentriek meisje probeert hij het geheimzinnige raadsel op te lossen.
Worte und Bilder erzählen eine atemberaubende Geschichte Martin Scorseses Film nach dem Bestseller »Die Entdeckung des Hugo Cabret« spielt in der faszinierenden Kulisse des Paris der 1930er-Jahre. Dort lebt der Held der Geschichte, der 12-jährige Waisenjunge Hugo, in den verborgenen Gängen hinter den Wänden des Pariser Bahnhofs. Als Hugo eines Tages einen mechanischen Mann entdeckt, findet er sich plötzlich in einem geheimnisvollen Abenteuer wieder, das sein Leben auf immer verändern wird. Durchgehend vierfarbig, mit einer Einleitung des Autors, Auszügen aus dem Originalbuch, Interviews mit allen wichtigen Mitgliedern der Filmcrew und den Schauspielern, einem exklusiven Einblick in das Entstehen der Abschlussszene, umfassendem Material zur Geschichte des Kinos, Biografien aller Stars und einem Exklusivinterview mit Martin Scorsese.
Brian Selznick takes readers on an intimate tour of the movie-making process as his award-winning book, THE INVENTION OF HUGO CABRET, is turned into a 3-D major motion picture by Academy Award-winning director, Martin Scorsese. THE HUGO MOVIE COMPANION extends the experience of the book and the movie, and is a must-have for fans of all ages.
Ben's story unfolds in 1977, while Rose's takes place in 1927. Both children feel isolated—Ben after his mother's death and Rose at home with her father. When Ben discovers a hidden clue and Rose faces a tempting opportunity, they each risk everything to uncover what they are missing.
ORPHAN, CLOCK KEEPER, AND THIEF, twelve-year-old Hugo lives in the walls of a busy Paris train station, where his survival depends on secrets and anonymity. But when his world suddenly interlocks with an eccentric girl and her grandfather, Hugo's undercover life, and his most precious secret, are put in jeopardy. A cryptic drawing, a treasured notebook, a stolen key, a mechanical man, and a hidden message from Hugo's dead father form the backbone of this intricate, tender, and spellbinding mystery.
When twelve-year-old Hugo, an orphan living and repairing clocks within the walls of a Paris train station in 1931, meets a mysterious toyseller and his goddaughter, his undercover life and his biggest secret are jeopardized.
Annabelle Doll and Tiffany Funcraft are two dolls who have been best friends since they met in Kate Palmer's house at 26 Wetherby Lane. In this sequel to The Doll People, they hitch a ride in Kate's backpack and find themselves in the biggest adventure of their lives, a day at school! But when an attempt to return home lands them in the wrong house, they're in far deeper trouble than they imagined. Along with a host of new doll friends, they also encounter Mean Mimi, the wickedest doll of all. Mean Mimi is mean-really mean-and she's determined to rule all of Dollkind or else destroy it. Will the world ever be safe for dolls again? In this masterfully plotted sequel, Ann M. Martin and Laura Godwin, with the help of Brian Selznick's ingenious black-and-white illustrations, take the reader on another nonstop adventure from a doll's eye view! /DIVDIV
