Wes Anderson : The Iconic Filmmaker and his Work

Author: Nathan, Ian

Film theory & criticism

Published on 6 March 2025 by Quarto Publishing PLC (White Lion Publishing) in the United Kingdom as part of 'the Iconic Filmmakers Series' series.

Hardback | 192 pages, colour photos
256 x 222 x 30 | 1196g

This new and updated edition covers the full life's work of iconic director Wes Anderson, including Asteroid City, The French Dispatch, and his collection of four short films for Netflix.

Loaded with rich imagery and detailed analysis of his incredible films – including the classics The Grand Budapest Hotel, Rushmore, The Royal Tenenbaums, and The French Dispatch – this is the first book to feature all of Wes Anderson's movies in a single volume.

Acclaimed film journalist Ian Nathan provides an intelligent and thoughtful examination of the work of one of contemporary film’s greatest visionaries, charting the themes, visuals, and narratives that have come to define Anderson’s work and contributed to his films and idiosyncratic character that's adored by his loyal fans. From Anderson’s regular cast members – including Bill Murray and Owen Wilson – to his instantly recognisable aesthetic, recurring motifs and scriptwriting processes, this in-depth collection will reveal how Wes Anderson became one of modern cinema’s most esteemed and influential directors.

Presented in a stunning slipcase, this new edition brings this book right up to date and will continue to delight all Wes Anderson devotees and movie lovers in general.