Video: The Story Behind Wes Anderson's 'Bottle Rocket' And 'Rushmore'

Earlier this month, we wrote about Matt Zoller Seitz's new book The Wes Anderson Collection, a book examining the work of writer/director Wes Anderson. Pulitzer Prize finalist Zokker Seitz had been following Anderson's career since the very beginning, which begins with the short film that spawned Wes' first feature Bottle Rocket. Matt has teamed up with editor Steven Santos to bring the book to the web in a documentary/video essay format. The first two chapters, on Bottle Rocket and Rushmore, are online and available to view after the jump.

Chapter 1: Bottle Rocket

Chapter 2: Rushmore

Additional video chapters will be released in the coming weeks on RogerEbert.com.

The 336 page book takes an "in-depth overview of Anderson's filmography, guiding readers through his life and career." It features:

Previously unpublished photos, artwork, and ephemera complement a book-length conversation between Anderson and award-winning critic Matt Zoller Seitz.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