As You Wish by Cary Elwes, Joe Layden

As You Wish

by Cary Elwes and Joe Layden

The Princess Bridehas been a family favourite 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 Wishhe 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 Wishis a must-have for all fans of this beloved film.

Reviewed by violetpeanut on

4 of 5 stars

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[b:The Princess Bride|21787|The Princess Bride |William Goldman|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1327903636s/21787.jpg|992628] is both my favorite book and my favorite movie so I loved reading about how the movie came to be. The stories about filming were charming and funny. I found myself laughing out loud more than once. This book will definitely enhance your perception of many of the scenes and I recommend it to fans of the film and book alike.

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