Un libro davvero originale, un viaggio indietro nel tempo per risentire il caratteristico fruscio della pellicola in un proiettore e provare la meraviglia di vedere per la prima volta delle immagini in movimento. Un pò racconto e un pò graphic-novel fonde in maniera perfetta parole e disegni, trasformando il libro in un piccolo film da sfogliare. La storia è un omaggio al genio creativo di Georges Méliès, uno dei padri del cinematografo, in più c'è un sogno da realizzare, un mistero, la magia e una luna con un razzo in un occhio... : ) ( )

I've read this book about 3 times, that's how amazing it is. Selznick's illustrations are amazing! I love how the story is told in both words and pictures, the words filling in the gaps between the full page (and sometimes across 2 pages) illustrations. ( )

I can't say this book totally lived up to the hype, but it took so little time to read I can hardly complain. My one sentence review: It's beautiful to look at, but just a'ight to read. ( )

The Invention of Hugo Cabret is a historical fiction story set in 1931 Paris, revolving around an orphan living in the walls of a train station, who gets wrapped up in a mystery involving his late father and an automaton that ultimately leads to the rediscovery of lost Georges Méliès films, and Georges himself - receiving the recognition he deserves. Artists, film lovers, Francophiles, and historical fiction enthusiasts will love this strange and endearing picture book hybrid. Selznick's pencil/charcoal based illustrations often play out as if you were watching a film strip and the story is so enchanting and touching ( )

There isn't much in the way of story but it is one of the most beautifully illustrated kids books I have ever seen. ( )