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.
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.
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.
»Wunderlicht« verknüpft zwei fesselnde Geschichten zu einem überwältigenden Ganzen. Bens Geschichte und die von Rose, fünfzig Jahre zuvor. Ben fühlt sich seit dem Tod seiner Mutter verlassen, und Rose, die allein bei ihrem Vater lebt, ist genauso einsam. Als Ben im Nachlass seiner Mutter einen geheimen Hinweis entdeckt und Rose sich eine einmalige Gelegenheit zur Flucht bietet, ergreifen die beiden Kinder die Chance und riskieren alles, um das zu finden, was sie so sehr vermissen: Freundschaft, Liebe und Geborgenheit.
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.
