MÉLIÈS. Il mago del cinema

A valuable picture book to discover one of the most mind-blowing and magical figures in film history.

Georges Méliès was a French film director, actor and illusionist. Recognized as the second father of cinema (after the Lumière brothers) for introducing and experimenting with numerous technical and narrative innovations, he is considered by many critics to be the inventor of filmmaking in the strictest sense. The milestones of his existence and artistic journey come to life in this delightful popularization book, enriched with fact sheets explaining the techniques used by the master including caricature, cinematography, theater and the magic lantern.

AUTHOR
Sarah Zambello is an educator and author. She conducts reading education interventions, conducts storytelling workshops at schools and libraries, and is the author of numerous illustrated books.

ILLUSTRATOR
Susy Zanella started drawing at a very young age and liked it so much that she created her own comic and quiz magazines that she then gave to her friends. She is an author and illustrator and has won numerous illustration competitions. She collaborates with major Italian publishing houses.