Cary Elwes, star of “The Princess Bride”, is signing copies of “As You Wish” and you should be there!
BOOK SIGNING DETAILS
10/13/14 7:00 PM
Barnes & Noble
Union Square
New York, NY 10003
Phone:(212) 253-0810
10/14/14 7:00 PM
Book Revue
New York Avenue
Huntington, NY 11743
Phone:(631) 271-1442
10/23/14 7:00 PM
Barnes & Noble
Grove Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90036
Phone:(323) 525-0270
About the Author
Cary Elwes (born 26 October 1962) 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. Elwes worked as a production assistant on the films Octopussy and Superman, where he worked for a week assigned to Marlon Brando. He lives in Hollywood, California, with his family.
About the Book
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.
