![]() Brian divides his time between New York, and San Diego. About the Author Brian Selznick also wrote and illustrated The Boy of a Thousand Faces. ISBN-13: 978-1416968788 Review by Amy Brozio-Andrews In this poignant yet exciting new book by Caldecott Medal-winning writer and illustrator Brian Seltzer, elements of mystery and historical fiction combine in a real page-turner. With never-before-seen sketches and a new message from Selznick, this classic is reissued. The Houdini Box Written and illustrated by Brian Selznick Atheneum 17.99 80 pp. Brian's next book, The Marvels, will be published in the fall of 2015. Houdini gives Victor a mysterious locked box. His follow up illustrated novel, Wonderstruck, debuted at #1 on the New York Times bestseller list. It was nominated for a National Book Award and was the basis for Martin Scorsese's Oscar winning film Hugo. ![]() His illustrations for Barbara Kerley's The Dinosaurs of Waterhouse Hawkins won a Caldecott Honor Award in 2002 and in 2008, his groundbreaking book The Invention of Hugo Cabret was awarded the Caldecott Medal. ![]() He has illustrated both novels and picture books for other writers, including the Sibert Honor books, When Marian Sang by Pam Munoz Ryan and Walt Whitman: Words for America by Barbara Kerley. His first book, The Houdini Box, was inspired by a fascination with the famous magician. His first book was published while he worked there.īrian has also designed theater sets and worked as a professional puppeteer. He worked for two years after graduation at Eeyore's Books for Children in New York City. Brian Selznick grew up in New Jersey and graduated from the Rhode Island School of Art and Design in 1988.
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