ST. LOUIS — Seeing St. Louis through a different lens: a team of photographers and travelers spent some time capturing some of the iconic and even some of the understated parts of St. Louis.
The team behind Accidentally Wes Anderson came to town recently, showcasing everything from the Gateway Arch to the World Chess Hall of Fame.
Team behind "Accidentally Wes Anderson" finds cinematic spots across St. Louis City.
Inspired by film director Wes Anderson's creative and colorful cinematic style, Accidentally Wes Anderson has been capturing hidden gems in communities across the globe for years. In town promoting their book, creators Wally & Amanda Koval made their inaugural visit to St. Louis a memorable one.
"We’ve been on what we’ve dubbed our 'Kinda Cross Country Road Trip' with RVShare to celebrate our new book," The creators told 5 on your Side.
Their newest book is called Accidentally Wes Anderson: Adventures. It features 200 new spots across the globe that resemble the beautiful framings of Anderson's cinematography.
Staying true to the message of the new publication, the book tour has become its own adventure. The team has made pitstops in multiple cities, capturing each one as they travel.
While visiting the Gateway to the West, AWA had an event with Left Bank Books inside the Hi-Pointe Theatre — but before and after that event, they went in search for hidden gems in the city.
"From the Campbell House Museum to the Central Library, Crown Candy and the Chess Hall of Fame, we explored a number of awesomely AWA locations around town. " They said, adding "We will 100% be back to STL for a longer trip — it is a perfect place for an AWA Adventure!"
The project began on Instagram and quickly blossomed into a social media success. The Kovals continue to document spots that remind them of the work by the Fantastic Mr. Fox director.
AWA: Adventures is the second book the couple has released and the director himself wrote the forward to this collection.
