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As You Wish

Inconceivable Tales from the Making of The Princess Bride

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As You Wish

By: Cary Elwes, Joe Layden, Rob Reiner - introduction
Narrated by: Cary Elwes, Carol Kane, Norman Lear, Rob Reiner, Chris Sarandon, Andy Scheinman, Wallace Shawn, Robin Wright
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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.

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. Entertainment & Celebrities Entertainment & Performing Arts Film & TV History & Criticism Social Sciences Celebrity Entertainment Feel-Good Royalty Heartfelt Funny Comedy Memoir
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From the moment I heard Cary's warm voice in my earphones, I was swept away on a trip of exquisite nostalgia. Thank you so much for sharing this adventure with us.

Perfection

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If you love this movie, you will enjoy this book. It’s easy to listen to, and it’s nice hearing what cast members remember & thought of when they made this perfect movie.

Some of Cary’s stories were a little long winded - chapter 10 could of taken half the time. That being said, it was nice to reminisce and learn about how the movie got made.

One of my favourite movies of all time - a nice book

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I'm assuming you'll only be interested in this book if you're a fan of the movie and, that being the case, you'll find this book delightful. This is a warm and affectionate collection of stories of the casting and filming of the movie; not full of gossip or scandal.

The Princess Bride is one of my all-time favourites so this was truly charming and everything I wanted it to be! Let's be honest, we want to hear that they all had a wonderful time and felt it was a special and memorable experience. And to have the cast read their contributions to the book, what a treat. It was simply wonderful to spend some time with these actors (and their characters) and hear their reminiscences.

A treasure for fans

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I love this film more than words can describe. I have read the book itself, and listening to Cary Elwes narrating this adds so much more depth and love to fans alike. It truly is inconceivable 😄 One of my all time favourites

As you Wish!

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This was warm, positive and endearing recollection of the making of a beloved classic movie. The details and insights of the writer, actors and director offer depth to this already multi layered story of true love. This was an effort in love.

A story, about a film about a story of love

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