The Worlds of Wes Anderson: The Influences and Inspiration Behind the Iconic Films

Barring Fantastic Mr. Fox and the sublime Grand Budapest Hotel, I find Wes Anderson's films to be mannered to the point that they are damn near unwatchable; however, I cannot deny his visual style stands out in the sea of dreck Hollywood mass produces each year. The Worlds of Wes Anderson gives a glimpse at the myriad works of art he draws on to create his films, and shows the director utilizing a long-established visual language to tell his tales.

Recommended mostly for hard-core Anderson fans, but casual viewers of his films will also find much of interest in this book.

Received via NetGalley.

I love Wes Anderson films! Can watch them multiple times and always find something new. After reading this book, I now realize that my understanding of his films was entirely lacking in it's depth. Wow! I had no idea of the hidden layers and hidden meanings contained in each film. The man is an absolute genius filmmaker!
Easy to read, fun to read, amazing to read book. Especially relevant to serious Anderson followers.
Now I cannot wait to rewatch all of his films and see if I can observe some of the things that the author has pointed out!
Bravo!