📖 Wes Anderson. The Iconic Filmmaker and his Work

Loaded with rich imagery and a chapter dedicated to each of his incredible films - including the classics "The Grand Budapest Hotel", "Rushmore", "The Royal Tenenbaums" and "Moonrise Kingdom" - discover how the pieces of iconic director Wes Anderson's career have fit together to establish him as one of modern cinema's most esteemed directors, with an instantly recognisable aesthetic. When the word esque is attached to a director and used in modern conversation, you know that filmmaker has reached cult status, which is exactly the case when it comes to Wes Anderson. Here, acclaimed film journalist Ian Nathan provides an intelligent and thoughtful examination of the work of one of contemporary film's greatest visionaries, charting the themes, visuals, and narratives that have come to define Anderson's work and contributed to his films an idiosyncratic character that's adored by his loyal fans. Alongside this are revealing features looking at areas such as Anderson's regular cast members - including Bill Murray and Owen Wilson - his quirky techniques, recurring motifs and his scriptwriting processes.