
"They know every line, every character, every scene. "The film has literally millions of devotees," Elwes writes. 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.Cary Elwes (whose booksigning originally scheduled for tonight at the Tattered Cover has been postponed until further notice), explains in the introduction to his bestselling book, As You Wish: Inconceivable Tales From the Making of The Princess Bride, that he was inspired to pen the tome at the 25-year-anniversary celebration of the film. 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. 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.

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. The Princess Bride has been a family favorite for close to three decades.

Average wear.įrom actor Cary Elwes, who played the iconic role of Westley in The Princess Bride, comes the New York Times bestselling 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.
