As You Wish: Inconceivable Tales from the Making of The Princess Bride
Carey Elwes
2014, 259 pages
Memoir
In 1987, The Princess Bride was released in theatres. In the years since, it has established itself as an enduring cult classic, featuring a cast of unforgettable characters and effortlessly quotable lines.
In this humorous memoir, star Cary Elwes (who played Westley), revisits his improbable casting in what would become his most famous work, his adventures on set with the prank-loving Andre the Giant, the grueling training he underwent to prepare for the Greatest Sword Fight of All Time, and his crush on the beautiful Robin Wright (who played his love interest, Buttercup).
Supplemented by pictures and commentary from the movie’s director, crew, and other stars – including Billy Crystal, Mandy Patinkin, Wallace Shawn, Fred Savage, Carol Kane and Christopher Guest – As You Wish is a light, fun, laugh-out-loud memoir any fan of the movie will adore.
Juliana GalloConcord Public Library
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