A new book from New York Times Bestselling author and illustrator, Brian Selznick, is coming to a bookstore near you on September 15, 2015.
Brian Selznick is the Caldecott Medal-winning author and illustrator of the #1 New York Times bestsellers Wonderstruck and The Invention of Hugo Cabret which was adapted into Martin Scorsese’s Oscar-winning movie Hugo. Selznick’s books have garnered countless accolades worldwide, and have been translated into over 35 languages. He has worked as a set designer and a puppeteer. He lives in San Diego, California, and Brooklyn, New York.
The book looks interesting. I saw the trailer (below) and I love the creative way it was put together.
I like that they did the trailer video in such a simplistic way and not with a lot of high tech “bells and whistles.”
Here is a brief synopsis of the book;
From the Caldecott Medal–winning creator of The Invention of Hugo Cabret and Wonderstruck comes a breathtaking new voyage.
In this magnificent reimagining of the form he originated, two stand-alone stories—the first in nearly 400 pages of continuous pictures, the second in prose—together create a beguiling narrative puzzle.
The journey begins on a ship 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, Joseph Jervis runs away from school and 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 narratives connect, The Marvels is a loving tribute to the power of story from an artist at the vanguard of creative innovation.
The artwork/illustrations are really interesting too. I like how they are done in black and white (pencil)? The one with the ship is my favorite.
To promote this book there is going to be a special “tour” called You Either See It or You Don’t. Readers can hear mysterious recordings by the author/illustrator, Brian Selznick, and get a sneak peek at more artwork from the book. Readers can even discover souvenirs from inside The Marvels house.
I wonder what they mean by “you either see it or you don’t.”
If this sounds fun to you here are the locations of the tour stops. Simply visit the listed site on the specified date to learn more and to participate.
September 7th – TheBookSmugglers.com
September 8th – Hypable.com
September 9th – SuperSpaceChick.com
September 10th – TheReadingRoom.com
September 11th – PopWrapped.com
It sounds like fun!
Brian Selznick is setting out on a multi-city tour to celebrate the release of The Marvels! Click here to find out where to meet Brian Selznick on his tour for #THEMARVELS http://bit.ly/1NZi73y.
If you would like to learn more about the book you can visit The Marvels official webpage. You can also visit Scholastic.com. The official book hashtag is #TheMarvels.
Now it’s YOUR turn to piece together the puzzle with a special The Marvels giveaway, compliments of Scholastic.
The prize package includes;
- Copy of the book, The Marvels
- Branded The Marvels Puzzle
- $25 Visa Gift Card
This giveaway is open to U.S. residents only and will end on September 25, 2015. The winner will be chosen at random using a random number generator from all eligible entries. The winner will be notified via email and will have three days to reply or a new winner will be chosen in their place.
To enter please comment on this post and tell me why you want to win this prize package?
For extra entries you can use the Rafflecopter widget (below) but you must complete the initial entry requirement or the additional entries won’t qualify.
Kimberly
*I received the same prize package in exchange for my participation. Prizing and samples provided by Scholastic. The opinions expressed are my own (unless otherwise noted) and not influenced in any way.
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Because we love The mARVELS.
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bn100 says
to read the book
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I would like to win this to give the Marvel Book and puzzle to my grand daughter.
The Visa card is great too – I’d stock up on toilet paper.
thank you
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Thank You for the chance
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