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.
"Fans who want to maintain a fairy-tale image of how 'The Princess
Bride' was made will find that his gentle recollections serve this
goal perfectly. Watch the movie all over again with newfound
knowledge." * New York Times Book Review *
"An engaging memoir that charts the film's tumultuous journey from
a project stuck in development hell, to charmed production, to
flop, to classic." * Chicago Tribune *
"Cary Elwes' book recounts the wacky antics of Billy Crystal, Rob
Reiner, and others behind 'The Princess Bride'... . [A] delightful
remembrance of the three months he spent making the unsung movie
that went on to become a family classic." * New York Daily News
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"A tender, comical behind-the-scenes look at the 1987 classic." *
US Weekly *
"Designed to hit all fan-service sweet spots for folks familiar
with the film, as it's stuffed with photos, recollections, and
interviews with relevant parties. The book's dust jacket is even a
Shepard Fairey print, for crying out loud. I never had a chance." *
The A.V. Club *
"Filled with fun tidbits from the cast about making a movie that
became an unlikely classic." * Los Angeles Magazine *
"This is an entertaining tale of how 24-year-old Elwes learned how
to ride a horse in the Rob Reiner adaptation of William Goldman's
screenplay (and original, brilliant book)." * Flavorwire.com *
"[A] fascinating memoir...Cary Elwes has proved that he is as adept
with the mighty pen as he is with the powerful sword. ...A treasure
trove of fascinating behind-the-scenes accounts...As You
Wish is thoughtfully and seamlessly compiled." * New Orleans
Living Magazine *
"The movie 'The Princess Bride' achieved a certain cinematic magic,
which Elwes (Westley) captures in his warm and revealing
behind-the-scenes account." * Publishers Weekly *
"Even if you don't have a crush on Cary Elwes, you'll enjoy this
vivid behind-the-scenes account of the making of 'The Princess
Bride'. His stories, especially those involving Andre the Giant,
will leave you in stitches. Robin Wright, Mandy Patinkin, Billy
Crystal, and others also recount their experiences. An amusing
account of a group of performers who came together to make a
heartfelt film that is loved by many." * Library Journal *
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