The Invention of Hugo Cabret

#1 New York Times Bestseller

2008 Randolph Caldecott Medal Winner

National Book Award Finalist

“It’s wonderful. Take that overused word literally: ‘Hugo Cabret’ evokes wonder.” —New York Times Book Review

Hailed as a “masterpiece” and a work of “genius,” The Invention of Hugo Cabret broke open the novel form, pushing the boundaries of bookmaking with its astounding originality and revolutionary innovation. Now a modern classic, it is beloved by readers of all ages, has been adapted into the Oscar-winning film “Hugo” by Martin Scorese, and been published in more than thirty-five countries. This exquisitely designed and lavishly packaged edition celebrates twenty years in print and makes the perfect gift sure to dazzle longtime fans and new readers alike.

Orphan, clock keeper, and thief, Hugo lives in the walls of a busy Paris train station, where his survival depends on secrets and anonymity. But when his world suddenly interlocks—like the gears of the clocks he keeps—with an eccentric, bookish girl and a bitter old man who runs a toy booth in the station, Hugo's undercover life and his most precious secret are put in jeopardy. A cryptic drawing, a treasured notebook, a stolen key, a mechanical man, and a hidden message from Hugo's dead father form the backbone of this intricate, tender, and spellbinding mystery.

With 284 pages of original drawings and combining elements of picture book, graphic novel, and film, Brian Selznick creates an entirely new reading experience. Here is a stunning cinematic tour de force from a boldly innovative storyteller and artist.