Every archive is a time machine, but Wes Anderson’s archives transport us across eras and into the heart of storytelling itself, both on the page and on the screen. This book is a tribute to those stories, honouring over three decades of Anderson’s cinematic imagination. Since his earliest days, Anderson has curated a treasure trove of notebooks, sketches, paintings, polaroids, props, puppets, sets, and costumes from his films.

Bright Red burst into the Colorplan range in the 1980s and has remained the go-to shade for those seeking something bold, energising, eye-catching, yet timeless.

For over 80 years, Colorplan has been a canvas for storytelling, connection and creativity - trusted by designers, makers and creators to transform ideas into something you can see, touch, and feel. A lot’s changed over the years, but one thing hasn’t: our unwavering belief in the power of paper to move people.

Inside, Munken Design text pages bring balance and clarity, allowing imagery and storytelling to unfold at an unhurried pace. The result is a catalogue that feels as considered as the world it documents.

A reminder of the quiet joy found in beautifully made books, especially those discovered while wandering museum shops and creative spaces.

Our bespoke services played an integral part in the book's creation. By crafting a prototype through our dummying service, we gave the Design Museum a chance to test, refine, and perfect every detail, from the structure and weight to the cover’s colour and the tactile experience.

Click here to watch a behind-the-scenes video of one of our production lead operatives, Pete, creating a dummy of the Wes Anderson: The Archives exhibition catalogue at our factory in Hull.

Wes Anderson: The Archives is open until 26 July 2026, at the Design Museum. Don’t miss your chance to experience the exhibition and get your copy of the catalogue!

Photography by Dave Andrews and Richard Round-Turner.