Accidentally Wes Anderson

Wally Koval's photographic journey began as a visual travelogue on Instagram but grew to a million plus followers who were captured by his unusual compositions from various places around the world. His framing and ability to shoot subjects with dramatic flair brought to mind the quirky cinematography of none other than Wes Anderson, who approved this book. Adding to the wonderful photos are stories of the places and people he met.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER•  A visual adventure of Wes Anderson proportions, with a foreword by the legendary filmmaker himself: stunning photographs of real-life places that seem plucked from the world of his films, with the fascinating stories behind each façade.

Accidentally Wes Anderson began as a travel bucket list, a catalog of visually striking and historically unique destinations that capture the imagined worlds of Wes Anderson.

Now, inspired by a community of nearly two million Adventurers, Accidentally Wes Anderson tells the stories behind more than 200 of the most beautiful, idiosyncratic, and interesting places on Earth. This book, authorized by Wes Anderson himself, travels to every continent and into your own backyard to identify quirky landmarks and undiscovered gems: places you may have passed by, some you always wanted to explore, and many you never knew existed.

Fueled by a vision for distinctive design, stunning photography, and unexpected narratives, Accidentally Wes Anderson is a passport to inspiration and adventure. Perfect for modern travelers and fans of Wes Anderson's distinctive aesthetic, this is an invitation to see your world through a different lens.

Look for the AWA jigsaw puzzle and book of postcards—and the new book: Accidentally Wes Anderson: Adventures.