As You Wish

“Fans who want to maintain a fairy-tale image of how ‘The Princess Bride’ was made will find that his gentle recollections serve this goal perfectly. Watch the movie all over again with newfound knowledge.” * New York Times Book Review *
“An engaging memoir that charts the film’s tumultuous journey from a project stuck in development hell, to charmed production, to flop, to classic.” * Chicago Tribune *
“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 *
“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 *
“Filled with fun tidbits from the cast about making a movie that became an unlikely classic.” * Los Angeles Magazine *
“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 *
“[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 *
“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 *
“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 *

Cary Elwes

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.

Joe Layden

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.

Rob Reiner

Rob Reiner, a two-time Emmy-winning actor for his role in the landmark television series, All in the Family, was also the acclaimed director of This Is Spinal Tap, Stand By Me, The Princess Bride, When Harry Met Sally, Misery, A Few Good Men, The American President, Ghosts of Mississippi, and The Bucket List. He most recently directed the Emmy-nominated documentary Albert Brooks: Defending My Life, and the sequel to This Is Spinal Tap. As a dedicated political activist, he spearheaded a tobacco tax initiative in California to fund early childhood development and chaired the state commission to oversee its implementation. In 2008, he cofounded The American Foundation For Equal Rights, which paved the way for marriage equality nationwide. He was also the coauthor of A Fine Line Between Stupid and Clever, the behind-the-scenes story of the making of This Is Spinal Tap.

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