This National Book Award nominee includes 284 darkly brilliant illustrations. The cinematic renderings interweave seamlessly into the written text, and make this story something truly unique.
The book is inspired by the real story of early filmmaker Georges Melies. Selznick tells the story of a young boy named Hugo, an orphan clockmaker, whose goal is to rebuild the mechanical man started by his now dead father. Hugo’s search to discover the mysteries of the automaton intertwines with the life of the fallen hero, Melies, who hires Hugo to work at his toy shop. Part mystery, part story of redemption, you really have to see this one to get the whole experience.
But for those of you who can’t wait, here’s a taste of the cool artwork:
DweebMeter: 4/5
