Video: The Story Behind Wes Anderson’s ‘Royal Tenenbaums’ And ‘Life Aquatic’

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. Last week we postedthe first two chapters, onBottle RocketandRushmore. Matt has now released Chapter 3 and 4 which coverThe Royal TenenbaumsandThe Life Aquatic With Steve Zissou. 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

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:

The Wes Anderson Collection

Previously unpublished photos, artwork, and ephemera complement a book-length conversation between Anderson and award-winning critic Matt Zoller Seitz.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!.