The Wes Anderson Collection [Print Replica] Kindle Edition

We're Wes Anderson fans around here- not at the level where we own every movie he's made in every format, etc. but we eagerly await every film he creates and we have our favorites (I've seen Rushmore more times than I care to admit). This book is like a beautiful, creative, inspiring story book for grown ups- it's full of images and interviews on every film that Wes Anderson has directed- storyboards, frames and screenshots from the films, screenshots from other films that inspired Anderson, plus tons of ephemera from all of the films. Every page is a wonderland- so much to look at and discover. I spent an hour just pouring over the Moonrise Kingdom section of the book when we first opened it- not reading a single word, just studying the images. And every time I open the book, I find myself getting happily lost inside of it, and learning all these new and amazing things about all of Anderson's work.I can't recommend this enough. If you enjoy the whimsical worlds that Anderson creates, this book is more of the same. Wonderful.

I first noticed this book at a library while sitting to wait for a local theater production of a play about Lizzie Borden. The book was staring me in the face as if to say, "You know you want to pick me up and look through me." Which I did. Instantly I was transported back to each and every movie embraced in this collected works of stories, photos, and interviews with Wes and other cast. The very nature of his movies was very well represented in the mix match artwork.I feel Mr. Anderson would have been proud of how I came across this book and had fun representing that in his very over the top style as a side story in a major movie in the future.

I don't buy many "coffee table" books, but I had read reviews of this one and put it on my must-have list. I've read and admired Matt Zoller Seitz' reviews for years, and I've been a hard-core Wes Anderson fan since Rushmore, anxiously awaiting each new masterpiece. Anderson doesn't release many films....this book shows you why. The level of craftsmanship and detail put into each production can only be accomplished with many months of time and effort. The settings, atmosphere, camera angles, lighting, and overall ambiance are just as important as the screenplay and the casting. This book meticulously plots the steps involved in each production. My only regret is that the book was released before The Grand Budapest Hotel; that would have made for an interesting chapter. Still, this book will make a much-perused volume in the library of any Anderson aficionado or film buff.

Cannot adequately review this spectacular film book. Although it is about Wes Anderson's seven films from "Bottle Rocket" through to "Moonrise Kingdom" there is so much more in this extraordinary publication. Essays and interviews by Mark Zoller Seitz, amazing illustrations by Max Dalton and endless fascinating stills from the films plus a potpourri of relevant items from old films, books, magazines, catalogs and advertisements that will have you intrigued and wanting to keep returning again and again to marvel at all this content. You don't have to be a Wes Anderson fan or to have seen all his films to love this beautifully designed book. A remarkable work but one of those books you have to have to fully appreciate its merits. A publishing gem from Abrams and priced very reasonably.

Got this from the library a couple of times & finally bought my own copy when I was on a Wes Anderson film-watching spree. The first time I got it from the library, I was stunned by how large it is. It really is a great coffee table book, but not one that should just sit there looking pretty. It's a cool book to page through in moments of time or fully immerse yourself in if you're interesting in making films.

This collection brings together interviews, photos, and storyboards from many of Wes Anderson's films, and will be a source of joy and wonder for anyone with an interest in his work. It is probably the pound-for-pound king of coffee table books for anyone under 30, provided that they enjoy dysfunctional or fragmented families that are drawn together in times of crisis.I am very happy with the quality of the binding and heft of the cover, and am confident that my copy will stand up to lots of use. The pictures are wonderful, and I thoroughly enjoyed reading more about Wes' vision for some of my favorite films. The production stills for Fantastic Mr. Fox are particularly stunning, but the on-set photos from The Royal Tenenbaums and The Life Aquatic really give you a sense of the camaraderie between the actors.If you or someone you know are a Wes Anderson fan, this should be on the top of your list for the next gift-giving occasion.

I was thrilled when I found this book since my boyfriend is a long-time Wes Anderson fan. The book is simply beautiful and very well thought-out. It includes tons of amazing photos from on-set along with interviews and other interesting tid-bits. It was also much bigger than I expected and the hardcover makes it a nice collector's item. Something to be noted: The Grand Budapest Hotel is not included in this book because it has one of its own by the same author. I intend on purchasing that book in the future as well. My boyfriend loved the book and is still reading through it. When I first got the book it was damaged on the corners of the spine (like it had been dropped) but Amazon was great about exchanging it and I had a new book in perfect condition in just two days. Very happy with this book and Amazon.

I purchased this as a gift in “very good” used condition. I wish it had been stated that the binding for the cover is completely disconnected from the pages. It was not much more to purchased it new, and now I wish I had.The book itself looks awesome and I think any Wes Andersen fan would love it.

Fantastic illustrations, brilliant coffee table book. It’s got some weight to it. Worth every penny.

Great book providing a window to the world of Wes Anderson. A must have for fans of his films or fans or design.

Got this for my dads birthday as he loves Wes Anderson. The book is beautiful and very high quality. I'm sure he will love it!

This is a great book! I plan to buy a second copy. As a warning, this is quite a large and heavy book. I travelled abroad with this book and it added significant weight to my luggage.

A Christmas present that went down very well with the recipient. A most interesting and well presented book.