Video: The Story Behind Wes Anderson’s ‘The Darjeeling Limited’ And ‘Moonrise Kingdom’
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Earlier this month,we wrote aboutMatt Zoller Seitz’s new bookThe Wes Anderson Collection, a book examining the work of writer/directorWes Anderson. The Pulitzer Prize finalist has been following Anderson’s career since the very beginning, and has teamed up with editor Steven Santos to bring the book to the web in a documentary/video essay format. A couple weeks back we postedthe first two chapters, onBottle RocketandRushmore.Last week we featuredThe Royal TenenbaumsandThe Life Aquatic With Steve Zissou. Matt has now released Chapter 5 and 6 which coverThe Darjeeling LimitedandMoonrise Kingdom. Both are online and available to view after the jump.
Chapter 1: Bottle Rocket
Chapter 2: Rushmore
Chapter 3: The Royal Tenenbaums
Chapter 4: The Life Aquatic With Steve Zissou
Chapter 5: The Darjeeling Limited
Chapter 6: Moonrise Kingdom
Additional video chapters will be released in the coming weeks onRogerEbert.com.
The 336 page book takes an “in-depth overview of Anderson’s filmography, guiding readers through his life and career.” It features:
Previously unpublished photos, artwork, and ephemera complement a book-length conversation between Anderson and award-winning critic Matt Zoller Seitz. The interview and images are woven together in a meticulously designed book that captures the spirit of his films: melancholy and playful, wise and childish—and thoroughly original.
Watch a trailer below:
The book was released on October 8th 2013 and there iscurrently a deal for 39% off the $40 cover price. So if you’re a Wes fan or know one that could use a cool gift this holiday season,nows the time to pick this one up!.
