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.
“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*
“A tender, comical behind-the-scenes look at the 1987 classic.”
*US Weekly*
“Filled with fun tidbits from the cast about making a movie that
became an unlikely classic.”
*Los Angeles Magazine*
“[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*
“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*
“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*
“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*
“Cary Elwes' memoir will make you want to watch The Princess Bride
at least 100 more times.”
*SheKnows.com*
“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*
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