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Book SynopsisWes Anderson's films, such as
Rushmore (1998) and
The Royal Tenenbaums (2001), are made in a style so distinctive that his films are often recognizable from a single frame. This book explores the filmic and literary influences that have helped make Anderson a major voice in twenty-first-century "indie" culture.
Trade ReviewHere one finds many Andersons: Anderson the miniaturist, Anderson the skilled director of advertisements, and most impressive, Anderson the autodidactic dreamer. * Choice *
Table of ContentsAcknowledgments
1. Introduction: Wes Anderson as Auteur—a History
2. Wes Anderson: His Position in American Cinema and Culture
3. Gender, Youth, and the Explorartion of Masculinity in
Bottle Rocket4. “Sic Transit Gloria”: Transgressing the Boundaries of Adolescence in
Rushmore5. The Interplay of Narrative Text, Language, and Film: Literary Influence and Intertextuality in
The Royal Tenenbaums6. Opposition and Resolution: The Dissonance of Celebrity in
The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou
7. Fragmentary Narratives/Incomplete Identities in
The Darjeeling Limited8. Adaptation and Homage: The World of Roald Dahl and
Fantastic Mr. Fox9. Reconstitution of the “Family” and Construction of Normalized Gender in
Moonrise Kingdom10. Literary Influence and Memory: Stefan Zweig and
The Grand Budapest Hotel11. Wes Anderson’s Short Films and Commercial Work
Conclusion: Memory and Narrative in the Works of Wes Anderson
Filmography
Bibliography
Index
