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As You Wish

Inconceivable Tales from the Making of The Princess Bride

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Length 7 hours 1 minute
Language English
Narrators 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.

Cary Elwes is a celebrated English actor who starred in The Princess Bride before moving on to roles in Robin Hood: Men in Tights, Glory, Days of Thunder, Twister, and Saw, among many other acclaimed performances. He will always be indebted to The Princess Bride, he says, for changing his life and giving him a career that has spanned decades. He lives in Hollywood, California, with his family. Find out more about Cary Elwes on Twitter @Cary_Elwes.

Award-winning journalist and bestselling author Joe Layden has written more than thirty books for adults and children, including the critically acclaimed title, The Last Great Fight and the #1 New York Times bestseller The Rock Says. He lives in Saratoga Springs, New York, with his wife, Susan, and their two children.

Cary Elwes is a celebrated English actor who starred in The Princess Bride before moving on to roles in Robin Hood: Men in Tights, Glory, Days of Thunder, Twister, and Saw, among many other acclaimed performances. He will always be indebted to The Princess Bride, he says, for changing his life and giving him a career that has spanned decades. He lives in Hollywood, California, with his family. Find out more about Cary Elwes on Twitter @Cary_Elwes.

Rob Reiner, a two-time Emmyโ€“winning actor for his role in the landmark television series,ย All in the Family, wasย also the acclaimed director ofย This Is Spinal Tap,ย Stand By Me,ย The Princess Bride,ย When Harry Met Sally,ย Misery,ย A Few Good Men,ย The American President,ย Ghosts of Mississippi, andย The Bucket List. He most recently directed the Emmyโ€“nominatedย documentaryย Albert Brooks: Defending my Life, and the sequel toย This Is Spinal Tap. As aย dedicated political activist, he spearheaded a tobacco tax initiative in California to fund earlyย childhood development and chaired the state commission to oversee its implementation.ย In 2008, he cofounded The American Foundation For Equal Rights, which paved theย way for marriage equality nationwide. He wasย also the co-author of A Fine Line Between Stupid and Clever, the behind-the-scenes story of the making of This Is Spinal Tap.

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ISBN:
9781442383463

Length:
7 hours 1 minute

Language:
English

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Simon & Schuster Audio

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Edition:
Unabridged

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#1,624 Overall

Genre rank:
#8 in Art

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