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The princess bride : an illustrated edition of S. Morgenstern's classic tale of true love and high adventure  Cover Image Book Book

The princess bride : an illustrated edition of S. Morgenstern's classic tale of true love and high adventure / the "good parts" version, abridged by William Goldman ; illustrated by Michael Manomivibul.

Summary:

A tale of true love and high adventure, pirates, princesses, giants, miracles, fencing, and a frightening assortment of wild beasts.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9780544173767
  • ISBN: 0544173767
  • Physical Description: xli, 450 pages : illustrations, map ; 24 cm
  • Edition: 30th anniversary edition.
  • Publisher: Boston : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, [2013]
Subject: Good and evil > Fiction.
Pirates > Fiction.
Princesses > Fiction.
Genre: Action and adventure fiction.
Romance fiction.

Available copies

  • 4 of 4 copies available at Kenton County.

Holds

  • 0 current holds with 4 total copies.
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Covington Branch GOLDM W (Text) 33126024967428 Adult Fiction Available -
Erlanger Branch GOLDM W (Text) 33126022798411 Adult Fiction Available -
Independence Branch GOLDM W (Text) 33126018644488 Adult Fiction Available -
Independence Branch GOLDM W (Text) 33126022798429 Adult Fiction Available -

  • Baker & Taylor
    An anniversary edition of the classic story follows the adventure, romance, and off-kilter foibles of the faithful Westley, beautiful farm girl-turned-princess Buttercup, and their intrepid companions.
  • Baker & Taylor
    Incorporating spot art and sumptuous four-color, full-page illustrations by an acclaimed fantasy artist, a gift-appropriate anniversary edition of the fan-favorite classic by the Academy Award-winning screenwriter follows the adventure, romance and off-kilter foibles of the faithful Westley, beautiful farm girl-turned-princess Buttercup and their intrepid companions. Movie tie-in. 35,000 first printing.
  • HARPERCOLL

    A beautifully illustrated hardcover gift edition of William Goldman’s beloved story of Buttercup, Westley, and their fellow adventurers

    A tale of true love and high adventure, pirates, princesses, giants, miracles, fencing, and a frightening assortment of wild beasts—The Princess Bride is a modern storytelling classic.

    As Florin and Guilder teeter on the verge of war, the reluctant Princess Buttercup is devastated by the loss of her true love, kidnapped by a mercenary and his henchman, rescued by a pirate, forced to marry Prince Humperdinck, and rescued once again by the very crew who absconded with her in the first place. In the course of this dazzling adventure, she'll meet Vizzini—the criminal philosopher who'll do anything for a bag of gold; Fezzik—the gentle giant; Inigo—the Spaniard whose steel thirsts for revenge; and Count Rugen—the evil mastermind behind it all. Foiling all their plans and jumping into their stories is Westley, Princess Buttercup’s one true love and a very good friend of a very dangerous pirate.

  • Houghton
    For its 40th anniversary, this beloved tale of romance and adventure is given a beautiful four-color illustrated treatment.
     
  • Houghton
    Here William Goldman’s beloved story of Buttercup, Westley, and their fellow adventurers finally receives a beautiful illustrated treatment.

    A tale of true love and high adventure, pirates, princesses, giants, miracles, fencing, and a frightening assortment of wild beasts—The Princess Bride is a modern storytelling classic.

    As Florin and Guilder teeter on the verge of war, the reluctant Princess Buttercup is devastated by the loss of her true love, kidnapped by a mercenary and his henchman, rescued by a pirate, forced to marry Prince Humperdinck, and rescued once again by the very crew who absconded with her in the first place. In the course of this dazzling adventure, she'll meet Vizzini—the criminal philosopher who'll do anything for a bag of gold; Fezzik—the gentle giant; Inigo—the Spaniard whose steel thirsts for revenge; and Count Rugen—the evil mastermind behind it all. Foiling all their plans and jumping into their stories is Westley, Princess Buttercup’s one true love and a very good friend of a very dangerous pirate.

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