The groundbreaking, global bestseller and Caldecott Medal winnerby bookmaking pioneer, Brian Selznick, is available for the firsttime in a deluxe paperback edition; a must-have for fans, collectors,and the next generation of readers!2008 Randolph Caldecott Medal WinnerNational Book Award Finalist'It's wonderful. Take that overused word literally: 'HugoCabret' evokes wonder.' - New York Times Book ReviewHailed as a 'masterpiece' and a work of 'genius,' The Inventionof Hugo Cabret broke open the novel form, pushing theboundaries of bookmaking with its astounding originality and revolutionaryinnovation. Now a modern classic, it is beloved by readersof all ages, has been adapted into the Oscar-winning film 'Hugo'by Martin Scorese, and been published in more than thirty-fivecountries. This exquisitely designed and lavishly packaged editioncelebrates twenty years in print and makes the perfect gift sureto dazzle longtime fans and new readers alike.Orphan, clock keeper, and thief, Hugo lives in the walls of abusy Paris train station, where his survival depends on secrets andanonymity. But when his world suddenly interlocks - like the gearsof the clocks he keeps - with an eccentric, bookish girl anda bitter old man who runs a toy booth in the station, Hugo's undercoverlife and his most precious secret are put in jeopardy. Acryptic drawing, a treasured notebook, a stolen key, a mechanicalman, and a hidden message from Hugo's dead father form the backboneof this intricate, tender, and spellbinding mystery.With 284 pages of original drawings and combining elements ofpicture book, graphic novel, and film, Brian Selznick creates anentirely new reading experience. Here is a stunning cinematic tourde force from a boldly innovative storyteller and artist.