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As You Wish: Inconceivable Tales from the Making of The Princess Bride

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Non-Fiction Biography & Memoir Biography & Memoir Fantasy History

by Cary Elwes, Joe Layden, Rob Reiner

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4.08 (31.9K ratings)
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description 259 pages

As You Wish: Inconceivable Tales from the Making of The Princess Bride by Cary Elwes, Joe Layden, Rob Reiner holds a highly rated rating of 4.08 out of 5, based on 31.9K reader ratings. First published in 2014. The book spans 259 pages.

About As You Wish: Inconceivable Tales from the Making of The Princess Bride

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.

Detail Value
Author Cary Elwes, Joe Layden, Rob Reiner
Published 2014
Pages 259
Kindle Price $13.99
Genres Non-Fiction, Biography & Memoir, Biography & Memoir, Fantasy, History
Average Rating 4.08 / 5.00
Total Ratings 31,886

Reader Ratings & Analysis

Rating Overview

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31.9K ratings
With a rating of 4.08, As You Wish: Inconceivable Tales from the Making of The Princess Bride is rated near the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 4.02, it performs on par.

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What genre is As You Wish: Inconceivable Tales from the Making of The Princess Bride?

As You Wish: Inconceivable Tales from the Making of The Princess Bride is categorized as Non-Fiction, Biography & Memoir, Biography & Memoir, Fantasy. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.

Is As You Wish: Inconceivable Tales from the Making of The Princess Bride worth reading?

Based on 31.9K reader ratings, As You Wish: Inconceivable Tales from the Making of The Princess Bride has an average score of 4.08 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."

How many pages is As You Wish: Inconceivable Tales from the Making of The Princess Bride?

As You Wish: Inconceivable Tales from the Making of The Princess Bride has 259 pages.

Who wrote As You Wish: Inconceivable Tales from the Making of The Princess Bride?

As You Wish: Inconceivable Tales from the Making of The Princess Bride was written by Cary Elwes, Joe Layden, Rob Reiner. It was first published in 2014.

What is the ISBN for As You Wish: Inconceivable Tales from the Making of The Princess Bride?

The ISBN-13 for As You Wish: Inconceivable Tales from the Making of The Princess Bride is 9781476764020.0.

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As You Wish: Inconceivable Tales from the Making of The Princess Bride is available on Kindle for $13.99. Pricing may vary by region and promotional offers.

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