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

Joe Layden, Cary Elwes, Rob Reiner
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As You Wish: Inconceivable Tales from the Making of The Princess Bride

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2014

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Joe Layden, Cary Elwes, Rob Reiner

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

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2014
Book Details
Pages

259

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Setting

Hollywood • 1980s

Publication Year

2014

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

12-18 years

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Super Short Summary

As You Wish: Inconceivable Tales from the Making of The Princess Bride by Joe Layden, Cary Elwes, and Rob Reiner provides an insider's view of the creation of the beloved film. The book recounts behind-the-scenes anecdotes, the cast's experiences, and the challenges faced during production, offering fans a deeper understanding of how the movie came to life.

Reviews & Readership

4.4

76,455 ratings

82%

Loved it

14%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

As You Wish: Inconceivable Tales from the Making of The Princess Bride by Joe Layden, Cary Elwes, and Rob Reiner offers a charming and nostalgic behind-the-scenes look at the iconic film. Readers appreciate Elwes' engaging storytelling and the inclusion of anecdotes from cast and crew. Some critique the lack of deeper industry insights, but fans cherish its heartwarming tone.

Who should read this

Who Should Read As You Wish: Inconceivable Tales from the Making of The Princess Bride?

Fans of the beloved film "The Princess Bride" and aficionados of behind-the-scenes stories will adore As You Wish: Inconceivable Tales from the Making of The Princess Bride. Comparable to works like You'll Never Eat Lunch in This Town Again and Stories I Only Tell My Friends, this book caters to readers who cherish Hollywood nostalgia and insider anecdotes.

4.4

76,455 ratings

82%

Loved it

14%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

259

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Setting

Hollywood • 1980s

Publication Year

2014

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

12-18 years

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