Well, everything surprises me about the writing process because illustrating comes much more naturally to me than writing does. Brian Selznick illustratenaturallyprocess Change image and share on social
The orphan in children's literature allows the child protagonist to move the story forward themselves. I think that, however happy a family, every intelligent child thinks: 'How did I come to be born to these parents?' - it is about finding your place in the world. Brian Selznick bearchildfamily share on social
Sometimes, I have themes that interest me or that touch on larger issues but, really, I'm just trying to figure out the plot, or how the characters work. I'm trying to make the best story I possibly can. Brian Selznick characterfigureinterest share on social
I majored in illustration at the Rhode Island School of Design, although I never had any intention of being an illustrator and didn't take any classes in illustration there. It was just that the illustration degree had no requirements. Brian Selznick classdegreedesign share on social
Since I spend such a long time making each book, I only choose books that I'm really interested in and that I really love. Brian Selznick bookchooseinterest Change image and share on social
