THE WORLDS OF WES ANDERSON The Influences and Inspiration Behind the Iconic Films

In all his films, Wes Anderson turns the mundane into magic by building distinctive and eccentric worlds. But how well do you know the man behind the camera? Discover the inspirations of one of our most revered auteurs. From Hitchcock and Spielberg to Truffaut and Varda, discover the countless homages and references that inspired Anderson’s filmography. Profusely illustrated. Evocations of place and time underpin his work, from mid-century Paris in The French Dispatch to grand pre-war Europe in The Grand Budapest Hotel, while cultural institutions -- such as Jacques Cousteau and The New Yorker magazine -- are other touchstones. For Wes Anderson fans and cinephiles alike, this is an essential insight into the creative process of one of the world’s most unique filmmakers.