Colours of Wes Anderson : The Films in Palettes

Strong, Hannah

Frances Lincoln（2025/10発売）

• 製本 Hardcover:ハードカバー版／ページ数 176 p.
• 言語 ENG
• 商品コード 9781836003601
• DDC分類 791.430233092

Full Description

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.

Contents

INTRODUCTION    
A Short Biography    
Timeline    
Colour in Film    

THE FILMS    
Bottle Rocket, 1996    
Rushmore, 1998    
FEATURE: Anderson's Animal Kingdom    
The Royal Tenenbaums, 2001    
The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou, 2004    
FEATURE: Colour Speaks    
The Darjeeling Limited, 2007    
Hotel Chevalier, 2007    
Fantastic Mr. Fox, 2009    
FEATURE: Anderson Adverts    
Moonrise Kingdom, 2012    
The Grand Budapest Hotel, 2014    
FEATURE: Wes Wide World    
Isle of Dogs, 2018    
The French Dispatch, 2021    
Aline, 2021    
FEATURE: Wes and Yellow    
Asteroid City, 2023    
The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar    
The Swan    
The Ratcatcher    
Poison