Accidentally Wes Anderson by Wally Koval
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Web ID: 14235744Armchair travelling
I've always been an armchair traveller - even more so now with the appearance of Covid. I love 'visiting' out of the way, off the beaten track and unusual locations and attractions etc. The newly released Accidentally Wes Anderson by Wally Koval is a compilation of those. Now, you may be wondering about the title. Accidentally Wes Anderson began as as a travel bucket list for Koval and his wife. Specifically places that embodied the style of filmmaker Wes Anderson. As they started to document their travels, others started weighing in with their own pictures. Things grew and there are now over one million Adventurers seeking out and sharing locations on Accidentally Wes Anderson (AWA) The real Wes Anderson provides a forward. The book is divided into nine chapters that circle the globe. Each entry has a full color photograph, location and year and a detailed entry on the place. This is one of those coffee table kind of books that if you leave out, people will inevitably pick and peruse. Normally I would have done that, but I decided to travel along with the layout starting with North America. The pictures are what first catch your eye, the stark simplicity, the colors, the almost 'otherworldliness' of them. Set into a single shot, they almost feel not real and do indeed bring Anderson's films to mind. Think 'The Grand Budapest Hotel.' And then there's the story about the location. This for me, was absolutely fascinating. A favorite? I can't pick one but the striped bungalows in Portugal, launderettes in England, a viewfinder in Iceland, fishing huts in Canada, typewriters in New York were a few of them. There are many, many more and each is just as wonderful Fans of Atlas Obscura will love this book. And it would make a great gift. Accidentally Wes Anderson is a unique and captivating look at jewels out in plain sight - if you only knew where - and how - to look.
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Perfect for this season's armchair traveler!
A friend of mine had Accidentally Wes Anderson on her coffee table, and I was mesmerized by it. While I have traveled to many of the world's major and minor locations, I've never viewed them with the extraordinary lens of the photographers featured in the book's pages. This artfully curated work will make the upcoming dark days of winter a little brighter! I bought two copies; Christmas is coming!
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My Favorite Coffee Table Book!!
Wes Anderson is one of my favorite directors and with photography being a hobby of mine, I'd be a fool not to pick up this book! The distinct style Wes Anderson portrays in his films come through clear as day in this book and each photo comes with a brief history lesson! Even if you don't know who Wes Anderson is, this is a great book to flip through whenever!
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Excellent Gift Book!
I had pre-ordered this book once I saw about it on my favorite Instagram account @accidentalywesanderson - as soon as it arrived, I knew I had to choose this beautiful and well-made book as *the gift* I’d give to close friends tad a pick me up/distraction from 2020. It’s perfect for adventure-lovers and design fans alike. Filled with stunning images that are paired with intriguing and informative (& sometime downright bizarre) stories that vary from a few sentences to a full page. I smile just thinking about this book :)
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The most beautiful book of all the books
What's not to love here? The images of @accidentallywesanderson Instagram are brought to life with fun and vivid stories. The book is just as quirky and whimsical as every Wes Anderson film. This will be a fun conversation piece for our living room. We love it! For now, it's a fun way to escape the confines of 2020.
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THE Armchair Travel book of 2020!
This book is a collection of photos from around the world of places that 'accidentally' look like they could be in a Wes Anderson film (you know the aesthetic!). It's quirky, beautiful, and a joy to read. If you are a Wes Anderson fan, this book, of course, is for you. But even if you aren't a fan (start with Moonrise Kingdom!), but you liked Atlas Obscura or 1,000 Places to See Before You Die, add this to your basket!
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Charming, idiosyncratic photos
Based on the Instagram account of the same name, this is a wonderful collection of images from around the world that seem to be lifted right out of a Wes Anderson movie.
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a unique travel experience
What an interesting take on a travel book! If you love illustrated travel books and love the quirky and dramatic aesthetic of a Wes Anderson movie, then this book is for you. The author, Wally Koval, who has an Instagram page filled with photos of hundreds of places around the world, pulls you in with his flair for unconventional composition. This is a great gift choice for that person you want to surprise with something different.
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