Colors of Wes Anderson: The Films in Palettes

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by Hannah Strong

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Wes Anderson’s use of color 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 color 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 color 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, Colors of Wes Anderson   provides a visual feast that will encourage you to watch Anderson's films in a whole new light. This is the perfect follow-up to Colors of Film (Frances Lincoln, 2023) for fans of Wes Anderson and his aesthetic. 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.

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