Colours of Wes Anderson: The Films in Palettes

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Wes Anderson's use of colour 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 colour 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 colour 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, Colours 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 Colours of Film (Frances Lincoln, 2023) for fans of Wes Anderson and his aesthetic.

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Hannah Strongis the digital editor atLittle White Liesmagazine. Her work has appeared inVulture,GQ, theGuardian,The Times, and i-D, and she regularly appears on television and radio as a film critic. Hannah's first bookSofia Coppola: Forever Youngwas published by Abrams in 2022 and she is currently working on hersecond monograph. Her favourite Wes Anderson film is The Royal Tenenbaums, after which she named her cat.