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In *As You Wish*, actor Cary Elwes, best known for bringing Westley to life, offers a first‑person look at the creation of *The Princess Bride*. The book includes never‑before‑seen photographs, candid interviews with co‑stars Robin Wright, Wallace Shawn, Billy Crystal, Christopher Guest, and Mandy Patinkin, as well as conversations with author William Goldman, producer Norman Lear, and director Rob Reiner. With a foreword by Reiner and a limited‑edition poster by Shepard Fairey, the memoir provides fans an intimate glimpse into the film’s set secrets, production anecdotes, and cultural impact.
First publish date: 2014
Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Celebrity Biography
Authors: Cary Elwes
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