As You Wish
Inconceivable Tales From the Making of the Princess Bride
Atria Books · Print & ebook · October 4, 2016
From actor Cary Elwes, who played the iconic role of Westley in The Princess Bride, comes the New York Times bestselling account of the making of the cult classic film filled with never-before-told stories, exclusive photographs, and interviews with costars Robin Wright, Wallace Shawn, Billy Crystal, Christopher Guest, and Mandy Patinkin, as well as author and screenwriter William Goldman, producer Norman Lear, and director Rob Reiner.
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- Who it’s for
- Cary Elwes offers set stories, photographs, and interviews from the making of a beloved film.
- Themes
- Film production, Cast memories, Behind-the-scenes stories
- Genres
- Lives in Entertainment, Film History, Film Direction & Production
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From actor Cary Elwes, who played the iconic role of Westley in The Princess Bride, comes the New York Times bestselling account of the making of the cult classic film filled with never-before-told stories, exclusive photographs, and interviews with costars Robin Wright, Wallace Shawn, Billy Crystal, Christopher Guest, and Mandy Patinkin, as well as author and screenwriter William Goldman, producer Norman Lear, and director Rob Reiner.
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The Princess Bride has been a family favorite for close to three decades. Ranked by the American Film Institute as one of the top 100 Greatest Love Stories and by the Writers Guild of America as one of the top 100 screenplays of all time, The Princess Bride will continue to resonate with audiences for years to come. Cary Elwes was inspired to share his memories and give fans an unprecedented look into the creation of the film while participating in the twenty-fifth anniversary cast reunion. In As You Wish he has created an enchanting experience; in addition to never-before seen photos and interviews with his fellow cast mates, there are plenty of set secrets and backstage stories. With a foreword by Rob Reiner and a limited edition original poster by acclaimed artist Shepard Fairey, As You Wish is a must-have for all fans of this beloved film.
Behind the Film
Cary Elwes offers set stories, photographs, and interviews from the making of a beloved film.
Come here for
- Set secrets and backstage stories
- Interviews with cast and filmmakers
Expect
- A personal account of the film’s creation
- Photographs alongside cast memories
Where it sits
| Lives in Entertainment | 79% |
|---|---|
| Film Direction & Production | 37% |
| Film History | 31% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- Lives in Entertainment
- Film History
- Pop Culture Studies
- Authors
- Cary Elwes, Joe Layden
- Publisher
- Atria Books
- Published
- October 4, 2016
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Theme
- Film production · Cast memories · Behind-the-scenes stories
- Reading lane
- Lives in Entertainment