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Brian Selznick

    July 14, 1966

    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.

    Brian Selznick
    The Meanest Doll in the World
    The Marvels
    Wonderstruck. A Novel in Words and Pictures
    The Hugo Movie Companion
    The Invention of Hugo Cabret. Die Entdeckung des Hugo Cabret, englische Ausgabe
    The invention of Hugo Cabret : a novel in words and pictures
    • 2025

      Run Away with Me

      • 320 pages
      • 12 hours of reading

      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.

      Run Away with Me
    • 2021

      Kaleidoscope

      • 208 pages
      • 8 hours of reading
      3.7(2868)Add rating

      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.

      Kaleidoscope
    • 2018

      Baby Monkey, Private Eye

      • 191 pages
      • 7 hours of reading
      4.0(3706)Add rating

      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.

      Baby Monkey, Private Eye
    • 2017

      The Wonderstruck Movie Scrapbook

      • 47 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      Selznick, who wrote the screenplay to the movie adaptation of his #1 New York Times bestseller, Wonderstruck, gives a breezy, personal behind-the-scenes tour of the making of the movie. The easy to browse pages are filled with fun set photos and quotes from cast and crew, inviting readers to relive the movie and learn a little about filmmaking.

      The Wonderstruck Movie Scrapbook
    • 2015

      The Marvels

      • 670 pages
      • 24 hours of reading
      4.0(19656)Add rating

      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.

      The Marvels
    • 2014

      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.

      The Invention of Hugo Cabret. Die Entdeckung des Hugo Cabret, englische Ausgabe
    • 2011

      The Hugo Movie Companion

      • 256 pages
      • 9 hours of reading
      4.2(477)Add rating

      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.

      The Hugo Movie Companion
    • 2011

      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.

      Wonderstruck. A Novel in Words and Pictures
    • 2008

      A chance encounter with Harry Houdini leaves a small boy in possession of a mysterious box--one that might hold the secrets to the greatest magic tricks ever performed.

      The Houdini Box
    • 2007

      Caldecott Honor artist Brian Selznick's lavishly illustrated debut novel is a cinematic tour de force not to be missed!ORPHAN, CLOCK KEEPER, AND THIEF, 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, bookish girl and a bitter old man who runs a toy booth in the station, 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.

      The Invention of Hugo Cabret