Colours of Wes Anderson

Wes Anderson’s use of colour is one of his most distinguished cinematic devices and makes his work instantly recognisable. This book takes you on a visual journey through Anderson’s filmography, exploring unparalleled use of colour and unravelling the symbolism woven into each carefully chosen hue. From the whimsical charm of The Grand Budapest Hotel to the poignant aesthetics of Moonrise Kingdom, each chapter reveals the genius use of colour in specific scenes, costumes, sets and details. Rich with stills from the movies and vibrant infographic colour palettes, and supported by special features on themes in Anderson's work, Colours of Wes Anderson  provides a visual feast that will encourage you to watch Anderson's films in a whole new light.

Hannah Strong is the digital editor at Little White Lies magazine. Her work has appeared in Vulture, GQ, the Guardian, The Times, and i-D, and she regularly appears on television and radio as a film critic. Hannah’s first book Sofia Coppola: Forever Young was published by Abrams in 2022 and she is currently working on her second monograph. Her favourite Wes Anderson film is The Royal Tenenbaums, after which she named her cat.

INTRODUCTION     A Short Biography     Timeline     Colour in Film     THE FILMS     Bottle Rocket, 1996     Rushmore, 1998     FEATURE: Anderson's Animal Kingdom     The Royal Tenenbaums, 2001     The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou, 2004     FEATURE: Colour Speaks     The Darjeeling Limited, 2007     Hotel Chevalier, 2007     Fantastic Mr. Fox, 2009     FEATURE: Anderson Adverts     Moonrise Kingdom, 2012     The Grand Budapest Hotel, 2014     FEATURE: Wes Wide World     Isle of Dogs, 2018     The French Dispatch, 2021     Aline, 2021     FEATURE: Wes and Yellow     Asteroid City, 2023     The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar     The Swan     The Ratcatcher     Poison