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

Elwes, Cary

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ISBN 10: 1476764026 ISBN 13: 9781476764023

Casa editrice: Atria Books, 2014

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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

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 and backstage stories.

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.

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'Elwes' memories are punctuated with fond recollections from cast and crew...but when anecdotes include Andre the Giant drinking himself unconscious and being hoovered around at his hotel, it s hard to complain' FHM Magazine
'Elwes...punctuates his narrative with anecdotes from his colleagues including director Rob Reiner, screenwriter William Goldman and co-stars such as Robin Wright, Mandy Patinkin, Christopher Guest and Billy Crystal. It gives the book an extraordinary emotional range, recounting comic anecdotes about antics on set to fondly remembering their time with Andre the Giant. Additionally it allows for different perspectives on certain events, particularly concerning the experiences of the other actors in certain scenes. It makes for an all-encompassing experience, one that takes in a variety of perspectives on the film. The overwhelming sense though is that everyone involved still has a huge amount of love for The Princess Bride' --Den of Geek

L'autore:

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.

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• Editore: Atria Books
• Data di pubblicazione: 2014
• ISBN 10: 1476764026
• ISBN 13: 9781476764023
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero edizione: 1
• Numero di pagine: 259