Brian Selznick

Brian Selznick (born 1966) is an American writer, illustrator and marionetteist.

Overview

Born at East Brunswick in 1966.

In detail

Brian Selznick studied at Rhode Island School of Design and East Brunswick High School. the recorded working language is English.

Places of work recorded in the authority are New York City and San Diego. Membership is recorded of Writers Guild of America, East.

Works named in the authority record are The Invention of Hugo Cabret and Wonderstruck.

Distinctions recorded are Penzberger Urmel, Caldecott Medal, Inkpot Award and Premio Bernard Versele.

Sources

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“Brian Selznick”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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Wikidata, structured authority record Q913061: Brian Selznick
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Record

Kind of record: Illustrator
Born: 1966
Awards: Penzberger Urmel,Caldecott Medal,Inkpot Award,Premio Bernard Versele
Family: illustrators
Authority: Q913061
Languages: English
Member of: Writers Guild of America, East
Production: one_pass
Birth place: East Brunswick
Educated at: Rhode Island School of Design,East Brunswick High School
Nationality: United States
Occupations: writer,illustrator,marionetteist,novelist,theatre designer,decorator
Notable works: The Invention of Hugo Cabret,Wonderstruck
Work locations: New York City,San Diego
External identifiers: wikidata: Q913061 · wikipedia: Brian Selznick
Published: 14 August 2026
Last substantive revision: 14 August 2026

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