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As You Wish

Inconceivable Tales from the Making of The Princess Bride

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As You Wish

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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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.

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really enjoyed this book, hearing about the making of a film and all the behind the scenes stories. makes watching the film even more enjoyable, which I would have said was 'inconc' . . . , no I'll not.

loved it!

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I loved the film and in turn I love this book. Listening to all the fun the cast and crew had was great.
Love it

love it

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If you could sum up As You Wish in three words, what would they be?

Authentic Revealing Funny

Have you listened to any of the narrators’s other performances? How does this one compare?

Superb!
I particularly enjoy audio books when they are narrated by the author and this one was a particular treat.

Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Yes, it brought back all the warm, happy and playful emotions I have when watching The Princess Bride film.

Any additional comments?

I now feel like an insider. I thoroughly enjoyed watching the film again (must be at least my 20th viewing now) spotting all the interesting details highlighted in the book. i.e. Carey's broken toe and the Spinal Tap Baseball Cap in Fred Savage's Bedroom in the opening scene.

A MUST listen for any Princess Bride Aficionado

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A lovely insight into a beloved film.You can tell that everyone who worked on the film was passionate about it. Cary Elwes is a great storyteller and a lyrical voice.

A joy to listen to

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Entertaining and wonderfully observed recollections of one of the most unique movies of all time

Wonderfully candid memoirs

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Hearing this story read by Cary Elwes, intertwined with insights and comments from the other cast & crew immediately warms you to the fact that these people shared a unique, seldom repeated experience that drew them close and forged friendships that have lasted through the ensuing decades. Elwes speaks with affection and passion about every part of the process of making 'The Princess Bride' even through the tough and arduous moments with constant tongue-in-cheek humour. Fantastic!

Intimate and engaging!

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Funny and insightful, Wesley himself recounts the playful process of filming the classic cult hit. Dotted with anecdotes from the cast and crew and a few uncanny impressions along the way, this book is a definite must listen for anyone who has seen 'The Princess Bride'.

Thoroughly Enjoyable

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Well read, pleasant insight to the making of a timeless classic family film. A great companion to those who have watched the film

A must for any fan of the film

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If you love The Princess Bride then you'll LOVE this audiobook. Narration was brilliant, Cary Elwes has such a charming voice and it was wonderful to hear from the rest of the cast. Full on heartwarming and funny stories. I learned lots of the behind the scene stories. This book just felt like a giant fairy-tale hug! It gave me a nostalgic feeling, almost list I was watching the first for the first time again. Would 100% recommend!

You NEED to listen to this book!

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loved it you sense the spirt behind the story and the cast seemed to enjoy it too.

lovely story of the film lovingly told

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