About
the Book:
New York Times Bestseller
From actor Cary Elwes,
who played the iconic role of Westley in The Princess Bride,
comes a first-person account and behind-the-scenes look at 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.
The
Princess Bride was 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 has been a family
favourite for nearly three decades and is sure to continue to
resonate with audiences for years to come.
As You Wish is
an enchanting experience; in addition to never-before seen photos and
interviews with the cast, 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.
What
people say:
"Fans
who want to maintain a fairy-tale image of how 'The Princess Bride'
was made will find that his gentle recollections serve this goal
perfectly. Watch the movie all over again with newfound knowledge."
- New York Times Book Review
"A
tender, comical behind-the-scenes look at the 1987 classic."
- US Weekly
"Cary
Elwes' memoir will make you want to watch The Princess Bride at least
100 more times." - SheKnows.com
"Filled
with fun tidbits from the cast about making a movie that became an
unlikely classic." - Los Angeles Magazine
About the Authors:
Cary Elwes is an
English actor, screenwriter, producer and best-selling author known
for his roles in The Princess Bride, Robin Hood: Men in
Tights, Glory, Days of Thunder, Bram Stoker's
Dracula, Hot Shots!, Twister, and Saw.
Joe
Layden
is an award-winning journalist and bestselling author. He has
authored or coauthored more than thirty books, including multiple New
York Times bestsellers.