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As You Wish

Written by: Cary Elwes, Joe Layden, Rob Reiner - foreword
Narrated by: Cary Elwes, Christopher Guest, Carol Kane, Norman Lear, Rob Reiner, Wallace Shawn, Robin Wright, Billy Crystal
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Publisher's Summary

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 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 interviews with his fellow cast mates, there are plenty of set secrets and backstage stories.

With a foreword by Rob Reiner, As You Wish is a must-have for all fans of this beloved film.

The full list of narrators includes: Cary Elwes, Christopher Guest, Carol Kane, Norman Lear, Rob Reiner, Chris Sarandon, Andy Scheinman, Wallace Shawn, Robin Wright, and Billy Crystal.

©2014 Cary Elwes. All rights reserved. (P)2014 Simon & Schuster, Inc. All rights reserved.

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A Must For Any Fan

Loved the behind the scenes stories! I'm so glad they got the majority of the cast to contribute.

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It should be no surprise

It takes humans a long time to realize and admit that they need love- their own and other peoples. It also takes a long time for adults to admit they are still just children only in a bigger size. We all want bad things to become good, and this movie brings it together in a sweet and obvious way. It takes us a long time to admit that we want to feel good and we want the best in life- friendship, love, wrongdoings righted, and to see everyone happy. We are so tainted with violence and seeing distressing things in movies all the time now, but we are longing for the beautiful things that make us just feel good. Don’t be so surprised by being a good human. Thank you Kerry for shedding more light on it. Thank you Rob for having the guts to admit it and showing us it’s possible.

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heartwarming behind the scenes of a classic!

beautiful story and narration by Cary Elwes and other cast members. very moving and emotional at times. as a fan of The Princess Bride, this is a must read/listen.

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A nostalgic and heartwarming masterpiece

The Princess Bride has been interwoven throughout the last 25 years of my life in ways I can’t begin to describe. The iconic scenes, witty lines, wonderful characters, incredible directing, and the beautiful story as a whole are unmatched in recent cinematic history. This opportunity to hear behind-the-scenes tales of this beloved classic from the people themselves, (especially Cary Elwes), has been a delicious and incredibly heartwarming experience that I’ll never forget. I laughed, I cried, and I drank in every single word.

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LOVED this as much as I love the film

What a treat to hear all about the back stories behind the making of The Princess Bride, one of my all time favourite films! If you’re a fan like me, you will love this. Five stars!

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Wonderful

I’ve loved this movie since my first of many viewings. This book is a great accompaniment, to hear the bts stories of filming and in all the years since. It’s wonderful to hear from all involved how much they loved making the movie which has undoubtedly made it the enduring classic it has become.

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So lovely! Really heartwarming!

The Princess Bride has long been a favourite of mine. It is an almost perfect movie (my only two complaints as a 7 year old girl watching it for the first time were why didn’t Buttercup hit the damn ROUS on the head when she had the chance, and why did she roll her eyes at Westley’s wry comments about the Fire Swamp. I never felt like she appreciated him as well as she should have.) And this was a delightful, moving trip down memory lane.

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Wonderful!

A beautiful heartwarming journey into a beloved movie that shaped my youth! I felt like I was experiencing the magic is seeing Princess Bride again for the first time.

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Makes me want to watch the movie again

Very interesting story and especially fun to hear it read by the author and other notable actors.
Loved it!

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Necessary for Princess Bride Fans

If you're a fan of the Princess Bride, you'll love this book. It's a remarkably positive look at how the film industry can function when it is at its best with lots of fun stories and touching moments.

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