As You Wish

As You Wish: Inconceivable Tales from the Making of The Princess Bride
by Cary Elwes
Narrator: Cary Elwes, Joe Layden, Rob Reiner
Pages: 276
Publication Date October 14th 2014
Source: Library
Genres: Memoir
Goodreads

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, 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, backstage stories, and answers to lingering questions about off-screen romances that have plagued fans for years!

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.

First Sentence

Is it fair to call The Princess Bride a classic? The storybook story about pirates and princesses, giants and wizards, Cliffs of Insanity and Rodents of Unusual Size?

Review

A great book for fans who want a “behind the scenes look” at The Princess Bride.  I listened to the audio version and thought hearing the different actors/directors etc really added to the performance.  However, I got the impression that Cary Elwes really likes saying his name and thinks pretty highly of his work.  Sometimes it came across like he was performing brain surgery instead of an acting role.  However, I find it inconceivable that any The Princess Bride fan wouldn’t enjoy As You Wish.