Presenting book - The Princess Bride - A Celebration
Posted: Thu Dec 31, 2020 6:04 am
Title of the book: The Princess Bride - A Celebration
Authors: Universe Publishing -- Rob Reiner (Foreword), Norman Lear (Afterword)
Series: No
Genres: Nonfiction, Culture (Film)
Short summary of the story: Published in 2012, this is a companion book to the movie The Princess Bride, which was released in 1987. There are a lot of tie-ins and references to the source book (The Princess Bride: S. Morgenstern's Classic Tale of True Love and High Adventure: The "Good Parts" Version Abridged / by William Goldman), written by William Goldman. Included are pieces of script, set designs, pictures (stills) of the actors as they are seen in different settings (for continuity of makeup and garb) and nifty little tid-bits of 'how it's done' of filmmaking. Also included are written commentaries by different people involved in the film (Cary Elwes, Billy Crystal, Mandy Patinkin, Wallace Shawn, Robin Wright, Chris Sarandon, Christopher Guest and Carol Kane). I like how the people writing refer to one or two particular scenes of the movie, which they really enjoyed making -- and they say 'why' it was enjoyable and/or hilarious. Often the things they write are not obvious, or stand out, in the movie, but after reading them, I could see 'oh, yes, so it is'.
Comments: It's not long enough.
Goodreads has this to say about The Princess Bride - A Celebration
Authors: Universe Publishing -- Rob Reiner (Foreword), Norman Lear (Afterword)
Series: No
Genres: Nonfiction, Culture (Film)
Short summary of the story: Published in 2012, this is a companion book to the movie The Princess Bride, which was released in 1987. There are a lot of tie-ins and references to the source book (The Princess Bride: S. Morgenstern's Classic Tale of True Love and High Adventure: The "Good Parts" Version Abridged / by William Goldman), written by William Goldman. Included are pieces of script, set designs, pictures (stills) of the actors as they are seen in different settings (for continuity of makeup and garb) and nifty little tid-bits of 'how it's done' of filmmaking. Also included are written commentaries by different people involved in the film (Cary Elwes, Billy Crystal, Mandy Patinkin, Wallace Shawn, Robin Wright, Chris Sarandon, Christopher Guest and Carol Kane). I like how the people writing refer to one or two particular scenes of the movie, which they really enjoyed making -- and they say 'why' it was enjoyable and/or hilarious. Often the things they write are not obvious, or stand out, in the movie, but after reading them, I could see 'oh, yes, so it is'.
Comments: It's not long enough.
Goodreads has this to say about The Princess Bride - A Celebration
There is a "Presenting book" topic for the book The Princess Bride here.The first and only official companion to the iconic film. One of the most hilarious, romantic, adventurous, and best-loved movies of all time, The Princess Bride is a touchstone in the lives of generations of moviegoers. Now, for the first time, millions of fans will have the opportunity to own the first book to celebrate the magic, memories, and derring-do of the seminal film.A veritable treasure trove of images from everyone’s most-loved moments as well as never-before-seen behind-the-scenes photographs, script pages, production designs, and reminiscences from cast and crew, this giftable package is a perfect and brand-new way for fans of all ages to relive the film over and over again.The Princess Bride, written by William Goldman, is a timeless story set in the mythic land of Florin, where Princess Buttercup and her true love, Westley, must face kidnappers, vengeful swordsmen, an evil prince, a fire swamp, and rodents of unusual size. Its hilarious and exciting storyline, set within the loving framework of a grandfather reading to his grandson, made the film a box-office hit and pop culture phenomenon. The film starred Cary Elwes, Robin Wright, Mandy Patinkin, André the Giant, Wallace Shawn, Chris Sarandon, Christopher Guest, Billy Crystal, Fred Savage, and Peter Falk. It is best known for being an undeniably loved, oft-quoted piece of American cinematic history.Fans will find it "inconceivable" that it has been twenty-five years since Westley and Inigo Montoya first stormed the castle. This official celebration is a must-have for any of the millions of people who love the film.