Wes Anderson - by Clarisse Loughrey (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

A richly illustrated retrospective of indie director Wes Anderson - with signature hidden Easter eggs.

Wes Anderson is a true icon of contemporary cinema. His films are consistent cult favorites, starring a cast of top actors and have made indie films popular again.

With his inimitable and idiosyncratic style, Anderson's cinematic universe includes The Royal Tenenbaums, The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou, The Darjeeling Limited, Fantastic Mr. Fox, Moonrise Kingdom and Isle of Dogs.

Delivered in a quirky design which mirrors the aesthetic of a Anderson film. Wes Anderson: A Retrospective considers his entire oeuvre and reveals behind-the-scenes anecdotes, color codes and where the visual Easter eggs are hidden.

About the Author

Clarisse Loughrey is a Brighton-based critic, writer, and broadcaster. She's the chief film critic for The Independent, a columnist for Flicks, and has previously written for Total Film, BAFTA, Curzon, Wire frame, Little White Lies, and Second Sight Films. She's also appeared as a regular guest on Kermode and Mayo's Film Review, BBC Radio 4's Front Row, BBC Radio 1'sScreen Time, and Prime Video's The Screen Test. She served as Guest Curator at The Cheltenham Literature Festival in 2022 and is a co-host of The Fade to Black podcast.