7 LITERATURE 04GOLDMAN, William. The Princess Bride: S. Morgenstern’s Classic Tale of True Love and High Adventure. The ‘good parts’ version. New York, 1973. Octavo, original gray cloth, dust jacket. $15,000 First edition of Goldman’s most popular book, his loving lampoon of swashbuckling fantasy, inscribed by him, “5 Nov 85 For J— P— Obviously a reader of taste and distinction. God bless. William Goldman,” and by three actors from the beloved movie, who have inscribed quotes from their characters: Mandy Patinkin (“’Hello my name is Inigo Montoya You killed my father prepare to die!’ Mandy Patinkin”), Billy Crystal (“’Have Fun Storming the Castle.’ Look who know’s so much! Billy Crystal aka Miracle Max —6-132002”) and Chris Sarandon (“’I’m swamped!’ Chris Sarandon aka Prince Humperdink”). Goldman satirizes the familiar fairy tale formula—”Fighting… Revenge… Beasts of All Natures and Descriptions”—in this book-within-a-book, a unique blend of slapstick comedy and wistful sentiment. Goldman also wrote the popular 1987 screen adaptation directed by Rob Reiner. With “First Edition” stated on copyright page. Fantasy and Horror 7-139. Fine condition. “Hello My Name Is Inigo Montoya You Killed My Father Prepare To Die!”: First Edition Of The Princess Bride, Inscribed By William Goldman And Actors Mandy Patinkin, Chris Sarandon And Billy Crystal With Quotations From The Movie
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