Wes Anderson is the most influential comedic voice of the last two decades in American cinema. As a true auteur, his personal involvement in each of his films—Bottle Rocket, Rushmore, The Royal Tenenbaums, The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou, The Darjeeling Limited, Fantastic Mr. Fox, and Moonrise Kingdom—includes scriptwriting, set design, soundtrack selections, and unit photography. Anderson's visual art, unparalleled tone, and idiosyncratic hallmark figures render each of his films instantly recognizable as “Andersonian”.
The Wes Anderson Collection is the first in-depth overview of his work, guiding readers through the life and career of one of the most talked-about contemporary directors. Unpublished photos, artworks, and documents complement a booklet interview between Anderson and award-winning film critic Matt Zoller Seitz, who offers insights into Anderson's creative process, influences, and film production. These elements come together in a carefully designed object in the spirit of Anderson's films: melancholic and playful, wise and childlike—and absolutely original.