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“Cary Elwes' book recounts the wacky antics of Billy Crystal, Rob Reiner and others behind 'The Princess Bride'… . (A) delightful remembrance of the three months he spent making the unsung movie that went on to become a family classic.” (New York Daily News)
“A tender, comical behind-the-scenes look at the 1987 classic.” (US Weekly)
“Filled with fun tidbits from the cast about making a movie that became an unlikely classic.” (Los Angeles Magazine)
“Fascinating memoir…Cary Elwes has proved that he is as adept with the mighty pen as he is with the powerful sword…a treasure trove of fascinating behind-the-scenes accounts… As You Wish is thoughtfully and seamlessly compiled.” (New Orleans Living Magazine)
“Even if you don’t have a crush on Cary Elwes, you’ll enjoy this vivid behind-the-scenes account of the making of The Princess Bride. His stories, especially those involving Andre the Giant, will leave you in stitches. Robin Wright, Mandy Patinkin, Billy Crystal, and others also recount their experiences. An amusing account of a group of performers who came together to make a heartfelt film that is loved by many.” (Library Journal)
“The movie The Princess Bride achieved a certain cinematic magic, which Elwes (Westley) captures in his warm and revealing behind-the-scenes account.” (Publishers Weekly)
“As You Wish: Inconceivable Tales From The Making Of The Princess Bride, which seems designed to hit all fan-service sweet spots for folks familiar with the film, as it’s stuffed with photos, recollections, and interviews with relevant parties. The book’s dust jacket is even a Shepard Fairey print, for crying out loud. I never had a chance.” (The A.V. Club)
“Cary Elwes' memoir will make you want to watch The Princess Bride at least 100 more times.” (SheKnows.com)
“This is an entertaining tale of how 24-year-old Elwes learned how to ride a horse in the Rob Reiner adaptation of William Goldman’s screenplay (and original, brilliant book).” (Flavorwire.com)
“A tender, comical behind-the-scenes look at the 1987 classic.” (US Weekly)
“Filled with fun tidbits from the cast about making a movie that became an unlikely classic.” (Los Angeles Magazine)
“Fascinating memoir…Cary Elwes has proved that he is as adept with the mighty pen as he is with the powerful sword…a treasure trove of fascinating behind-the-scenes accounts… As You Wish is thoughtfully and seamlessly compiled.” (New Orleans Living Magazine)
“Even if you don’t have a crush on Cary Elwes, you’ll enjoy this vivid behind-the-scenes account of the making of The Princess Bride. His stories, especially those involving Andre the Giant, will leave you in stitches. Robin Wright, Mandy Patinkin, Billy Crystal, and others also recount their experiences. An amusing account of a group of performers who came together to make a heartfelt film that is loved by many.” (Library Journal)
“The movie The Princess Bride achieved a certain cinematic magic, which Elwes (Westley) captures in his warm and revealing behind-the-scenes account.” (Publishers Weekly)
“As You Wish: Inconceivable Tales From The Making Of The Princess Bride, which seems designed to hit all fan-service sweet spots for folks familiar with the film, as it’s stuffed with photos, recollections, and interviews with relevant parties. The book’s dust jacket is even a Shepard Fairey print, for crying out loud. I never had a chance.” (The A.V. Club)
“Cary Elwes' memoir will make you want to watch The Princess Bride at least 100 more times.” (SheKnows.com)
“This is an entertaining tale of how 24-year-old Elwes learned how to ride a horse in the Rob Reiner adaptation of William Goldman’s screenplay (and original, brilliant book).” (Flavorwire.com)
About the Author
Cary Elwes is a celebrated English actor who starred in The Princess Bride before moving on to roles in Robin Hood: Men in Tights, Glory, Days of Thunder, Twister, and Saw, among many other acclaimed performances. He will always be indebted to The Princess Bride, he says, for changing his life and giving him a career that has spanned decades. He lives in Hollywood, California, with his family. Find out more about Cary Elwes on Twitter @Cary_Elwes.
Joe Layden has authored or coauthored more than thirty books, including multiple New York Times bestsellers.
Joe Layden has authored or coauthored more than thirty books, including multiple New York Times bestsellers.
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For those of us who grew up with Princess Bride, who, like me silently, and sometimes loudly, say the many awesome lines of this cult classic, this book could not come soon enough. For those who haven't seen it, The Princess Bride is a movie with a bit of everything: fencing, fighting, torture, revenge, giants, monsters, chases, escapes, and wuv, twu wuv.
The book takes readers behind the scenes for the movie's most recognizable moments, and includes remembrances from numerous esteemed cast members like Wallace Shawn (Vizzini), Mandy Patinkin (Montoya), Billy Crystal (Miracle Max), Robin Wright (Buttercup), and director Rob Reiner, who each share incredible stories behind how the movie was made and what effect it had on their lives. So much great insight; Inconceivable!
The book is full of wonderful behind-the-scenes stories that are bound to wow any fan. The book has photographs from Reiner and Norman Lear’s personal collections, plus plenty of set secrets and hilarious backstage tales which will keep any fan in stitches.
This book is an absolute must have for any Princess Bride fan, and a should have for everyone else!
The book takes readers behind the scenes for the movie's most recognizable moments, and includes remembrances from numerous esteemed cast members like Wallace Shawn (Vizzini), Mandy Patinkin (Montoya), Billy Crystal (Miracle Max), Robin Wright (Buttercup), and director Rob Reiner, who each share incredible stories behind how the movie was made and what effect it had on their lives. So much great insight; Inconceivable!
The book is full of wonderful behind-the-scenes stories that are bound to wow any fan. The book has photographs from Reiner and Norman Lear’s personal collections, plus plenty of set secrets and hilarious backstage tales which will keep any fan in stitches.
This book is an absolute must have for any Princess Bride fan, and a should have for everyone else!
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