The Marvels #[nn]

"1766" is a haunting, beautifully rendered story by Brian Selznick, who writes, draws, and letters this poignant tale of memory, loss, and legacy. Set across centuries, it follows a boy named Marcus, a shipwreck, and the quiet, enduring power of art as a thread through generations—beginning with a seaman’s play and unfolding into a secret hidden beneath a theatre, where a grandson’s courage echoes a past sacrifice. The story’s emotional weight is matched by Selznick’s distinctive artwork, and the cover by Brian Selznick captures the melancholy beauty of the tale in delicate, expressive detail.