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You've had several interactions with Anderson himself over the years, including getting the exclusive rights to share artwork from "Isle of Dogs." When did you first find out he knew of the account? What was your reaction? I don't remember the first time, I just remember thinking that I was glad he didn't want to sue me or shut down the account [laughs]. He's been a proponent of the overall project and it's exciting to know that he's found this to be somewhat inspiring just the same. I think we've done a pretty good job of keeping this a positive place that's in line with his brand and his aesthetic. I would hope that he thinks we're doing a service, not a disservice, to his name and what he's created. You were also at one point in the midst of putting together your first book, titled "Accidentally Wes Anderson." Is that still in the works? If so, what can we expect? Yes, and it will be released this October! It's been a very long, but exciting journey to get here. I had a friend who worked in publishing, who then connected me with a friend of his who said, "Yeah, we can actually do this." So we reached out to Wes to get his permission and he approved. Over the past 12 to 18 months, we've pulled together just over 200 locations—both from the Instagram feed and a lot that nobody has ever seen. is time, we've done even more of a deep dive into the interesting and unexpected stories that are based on the history, architecture and human interest aspects of these façades. We're essentially treating the "Accidentally Wes Anderson" book not as an extension of the Instagram page, but as a collection—a physical embodiment of what this community has become. A handbook for the modern traveler or for anyone who is interested in learning more about the world around them. Or potentially anyone that just needs some soothing, visual inspiration. "e French Dispatch," Anderson's tenth feature film, was supposed to be released this summer but has since been postponed until October due to the coronavirus. Did you have anything special planned on the account or maybe something in the future? e book will actually come out within a week of the movie now in October, so it's kind of crazy how the timing lined up. e cool part is that the movie itself is supposed to be a culmination of all Wes' work, which interestingly enough, is exactly what we've done—pulled together pieces and places from every single continent, even Antarctica, that not only fit his aesthetic, but also have compelling stories to go along with them. Many of which serendipitously align with a character or an experience that you may think of in a Wes Anderson film. 1 6 4 3 S C H L O S S E R S T, F O R T L E E , N J 0 7 0 2 4 5 S A L O N S PA .C O M | ( 2 0 1 ) 9 4 4 - 8 0 1 1 V U E N J . C O M 75

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