The Marvels [SIGNED FIRST EDITION]

Brian Selznick

ISBN 10: 0545448689 / ISBN 13: 9780545448680

Published by Scholastic Press, 2015

This is a pristine, unread and signed copy from the first printing of the first edition of one of the most beautifully produced books of this century. Mr. Selznick signed this copy at a bookseller gathering in the year of publication. This book ships with a promotional map (please see my attached photos) of all the real places in London that inspired the story and marvelous artwork. This hefty book will be wrapped in bubble-wrap and shipped FREE in a sturdy box. Seller Inventory # GWBS29

Synopsis:

Don't miss Selznick's other novels in words and pictures, The Invention of Hugo Cabret and Wonderstruck, which together with The Marvels, form an extraordinary thematic trilogy!

A breathtaking new voyage from Caldecott Medalist Brian Selznick.Two stand-alone stories--the first in nearly 400 pages of continuous pictures, the second in prose--create a beguiling narrative puzzle.The journey begins at sea in 1766, with a boy named Billy Marvel. After surviving a shipwreck, he finds work in a London theatre. There, his family flourishes for generations as brilliant actors until 1900, when young Leontes Marvel is banished from the stage.Nearly a century later, runaway Joseph Jervis seeks refuge with an uncle in London. Albert Nightingale's strange, beautiful house, with its mysterious portraits and ghostly presences, captivates Joseph and leads him on a search for clues about the house, his family, and the past.A gripping adventure and an intriguing invitation to decipher how the two stories connect, The Marvels is a loving tribute to the power of story from an artist at the vanguard of creative innovation.

About the Author: Brian Selznick's books have sold millions of copies, garnered countless awards worldwide, and been translated into more than 35 languages. He broke open the novel form with his innovative and genre-defying thematic trilogy, beginning with the Caldecott Medal-winning #1 New York Times bestseller The Invention of Hugo Cabret, adapted into Martin Scorsese's Oscar-winning movie Hugo. He followed that with the #1 New York Times bestseller, Wonderstruck, adapted into the eponymous movie by celebrated filmmaker Todd Haynes, with a screenplay by Selznick, and the New York Times bestseller, The Marvels. Selznick's two most recent books for young people, Baby Monkey, Private Eye, an ALA Notable Book co-written with his husband David Serlin, and Kaleidoscope, a New York Times Notable Children's Book of 2021, were both New York Times bestsellers as well. He also illustrated the 20th anniversary edition covers of J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series. Selznick and Serlin divide their time between Brooklyn, New York and La Jolla, California. Learn more at thebrianselznick.com and mediaroom.scholastic.com/brianselznick.

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Marvels [SIGNED FIRST EDITION]
Publisher: Scholastic Press
Publication Date: 2015
Binding: Hardcover
Illustrator: Brian Selznick
Condition: New
Dust Jacket Condition: New
Signed: Signed by Illustrator(s)
Edition: 1st Edition