Creation of Hugo Cabret
Brian Selznick’s parents encouraged him in his artistic ways, the school of his hometown also offered a good art program, and there were further art lessons outside the school setting. Movies in which he enjoyed were Star Wars, old films including The Wizard of Oz, 1950s. He loved science fiction and monster movies, The Phantom of the Opera in particular, and the 1933 version of King Kong, which was produced by his grandfather’s first cousin, David O. Selznick.
When he finished completing undergraduate study and also taking time to travel, that was when he knew that he wanted to create children’s books. He went straight to learning about the children’s literature by working at a Manhattan children’s bookstore, where he had contacts that included book editors, picture book artists, authors, and a knowledgeable staff.
When he finished completing undergraduate study and also taking time to travel, that was when he knew that he wanted to create children’s books. He went straight to learning about the children’s literature by working at a Manhattan children’s bookstore, where he had contacts that included book editors, picture book artists, authors, and a knowledgeable staff.