Background
Published in October of 2014, “As You Wish: Inconceivable Tales from the Making of The Princess Bride” is a memoir by actor Cary Elwes, who played the role of Westley in the beloved 1987 film The Princess Bride. The book recounts Elwes’s experiences filming the movie, from the audition process to the final scenes. Elwes also shares behind-the-scenes stories about the film’s other cast members, including Robin Wright, Andre the Giant, and Billy Crystal, and the movie’s director, Rob Reiner. Throughout the book, Elwes reflects on the enduring popularity of The Princess Bride and the ways in which it has touched the lives of fans around the world.
My Thoughts
This book was so much fun. I enjoyed the behind the scenes look at it all and particularly anything to do with Andre the Giant.
Recommendation
If you like the movie, you’ll love this book…