Cult Instagram account inspires book capturing Wes Anderson's aesthetic around the world
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Beloved by fashion and interiors buffs, filmmaker Wes Anderson's style is instantly recognisable, with its almost cartoon-ishly vivid colour palettes and striking symmetry that appears too meticulously constructed to be real.
The iconic aesthetic even inspired the cult Instagram account, Accidentally Wes Anderson, that showcases photography from around the world reminiscent of the director's unique aethetic.
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Crawley Boat Shed, Perth. James Wong (@_JamesWong)
Now the Anderson-like photographs and stories that garnered a community of more than a million fans have been turned into a stunning coffee table book by the account's founder and curator, Wally Koval.
With permission from Wes Anderson himself, Koval captures the real-life places from some of the most interesting and idiosyncratic destinations on Earth that share the quirky vision of the director's films.
Accidentally Wes Anderson by Wally Koval launches October 29, 2020. Trapeze / Wally Koval
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It's the stuff of serious travel inspo, with scenes and places that could easily have been scouted for The Grand Budapest Hotel or The Darjeeling Limited, bursting with all the pastels and grandeur displayed throughout his flicks.
It's little wonder the Instagram page has built a community of more than a million fans, that include the likes of Seth Rogen, Zooey Deschanel and Mandy Moore.
Accidentally Wes Anderson by Wally Koval (Trapeze) is available to buy on hardback and eBook from October 29, 2020. Visit accidentallywesanderson.com/book.
Roberts Cottages, Oceanside, California. Paul Fuentes (@paulfuentes_photo)
