Brian Selznick

American writer and illustrator
Person human Q913061
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Summary

Brian Selznick is a human[1]. His place of birth was East Brunswick[2]. He was born on July 14, 1966[3]. He worked as a writer[4], illustrator[5], puppeteer[6], children's writer[7], and novelist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,868 views/month, #7,166 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Brian Selznick's place of birth was East Brunswick[2].
  • Brian Selznick was born on July 14, 1966[3].
  • Brian Selznick held citizenship in United States[10].
  • Brian Selznick's professions included writer[4].
  • Brian Selznick worked as an illustrator[5].
  • Brian Selznick worked as a puppeteer[6].
  • Brian Selznick worked as a children's writer[7].
  • Brian Selznick's professions included novelist[8].
  • Brian Selznick's professions included theatre designer[11].
  • Brian Selznick's education included a stint at Rhode Island School of Design[12].
  • Brian Selznick's education included a stint at East Brunswick High School[13].
  • A notable work attributed to Brian Selznick is The Invention of Hugo Cabret[14].
  • A notable work attributed to Brian Selznick is Wonderstruck[15].
  • Brian Selznick received the Penzberger Urmel[16].
  • Brian Selznick received the Caldecott Medal[17].
  • Brian Selznick received the Inkpot Award[18].
  • Brian Selznick received the Premio Bernard Versele[19].
  • Brian Selznick received the Q140277673[20].
  • Brian Selznick was a member of Writers Guild of America, East[21].
  • Brian Selznick is recorded as male[22].
  • Brian Selznick's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Brian Selznick's Commons category is recorded as Brian Selznick[24].
  • Brian Selznick's family name is recorded as Selznick[25].
  • Brian Selznick's given name is recorded as Brian[26].
  • Brian Selznick's official website is recorded as http://www.theinventionofhugocabret.com/about_brian_bio.htm[27].

Product Details

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MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia

  • Type: Person[28]

  • Began / founded: 1966-07-14[29]

  • MusicBrainz ID: ad4d5a0b-72cd-474b-9e73-2ba844210149[30]

Body

Origins and Family

Brian Selznick was born in East Brunswick[2]. He was born on July 14, 1966[3].

Education

Educated at Rhode Island School of Design[12], a private university[31], in United States[32], founded in 1877[33] and East Brunswick High School[13], a high school[34], in United States[35], founded in 1958[36].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[4], illustrator[5], puppeteer[6], children's writer[7], novelist[8], and theatre designer[11].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include The Invention of Hugo Cabret[14], a literary work[37] and Wonderstruck[15], a literary work[38].

Recognition

Awards received include Penzberger Urmel[16], a literary award[39], in Germany[40]; Caldecott Medal[17], a literary award[41], in United States[42], founded in 1938[43]; Inkpot Award[18], an award[44], in United States[45], founded in 1974[46]; Premio Bernard Versele[19]; and Q140277673[20].

Why It Matters

Brian Selznick ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,868 views/month, #7,166 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[47] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]

Works attributed to him include The Invention of Hugo Cabret[49], a literary work[50].

FAQs

Where was Brian Selznick born?

Brian Selznick's place of birth was East Brunswick[2].

What did Brian Selznick do for work?

Brian Selznick worked as writer[4], illustrator[5], puppeteer[6], children's writer[7], and novelist[8].

Where did Brian Selznick go to school?

Brian Selznick was educated at Rhode Island School of Design[12] and East Brunswick High School[13].

What awards did Brian Selznick receive?

Honors received include Penzberger Urmel[16], Caldecott Medal[17], Inkpot Award[18], and Premio Bernard Versele[19].

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  1. [28] ↑ . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  2. [29] ↑ . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  3. [30] ↑ . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.

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  1. [49] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site

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Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [47] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [48] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Award received → Penzberger Urmel, Caldecott Medal, Inkpot Award +2
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    Occupation → writer, illustrator, puppeteer +4
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