<b>Inspirations for Wes Anderson''s <i>Asteroid City</i>: a collection of new and classic writing on mid-century cinema and the American West<br><br>** Includes an exclusive interview with Wes Anderson in which the director details how the pieces collected here influenced the characters, stories, and settings in the film **</b><br><br>Featuring 8 newly commissioned pieces alongside more than 20 classic essays from the likes of François Truffaut and Jonas Mekas, <i>DO NOT DETONATE</i> explores key influences on celebrated director Wes Anderson''s new film <i>Asteroid City</i>. Together they form a detailed, captivating portrait of the mid-century film world and the enduring myths of the American West.<br><br>A Conversation Between Wes Anderson and Jake Perlin<br>A Life excerpt – Elia Kazan<br>The Celluloid Brassière – Andy Logan<br>Rainy Day – Lillian Ross<br><b>The Outskirts: Other Men’s Women – Gina Telaroli</b><br>The Petrified Forest &ndas