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