The Princess Bride
by Goldman, William
The book is presented as an abridged version of a fictional book by S. Morgenstern, and Goldman includes commentary throughout the story that tells the story of a young woman named Buttercup and her true love, Westley
Buttercup is engaged to the cruel Prince Humperdinck, but she is still in love with Westley, who disappeared years ago. When she is kidnapped by a group of criminals, including a vengeful Spaniard named Inigo Montoya and a giant named Fezzik, Westley comes to her rescue.
The book is a mix of adventure, romance, and humor, with memorable characters and a clever narrative structure. It also explores themes of true love, revenge, and the power of storytelling. Overall, "The Princess Bride" is a timeless classic that has captivated readers of all ages, which has been adapted into a popular film, directed by Rob Reiner.First Edition Identification
Harcourt Brace Jovanovich published a First Edition, First Printing hardcover in 1973, New York.
Other Collectible or Notable Editions
Del Rey-Ballantine Books published a paperback in 2000, New York.
Del Rey-Ballantine Books published a paperback in 2007, New York.
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On Oct 5, 2010, Blue_Moon_Bookshop said
This is an easy book to recommend. It can be appreciated on several levels. Most simply, it is an action filled romance, set in medieval times, chronicling tribulations a young farm boy who leaves home to make his fortune and so win the love of Buttercup. The plot is full of twists and turns, and while it's entirely suitable for young adults, the book shortly reveals itself as gently crafted sendup of both romance and adventure. Golding's finely crafted prose maintains your interest, and the humorous intent gradually builds. There are numerous great scenes ("For you see, I am also not left-handed" and "Hello, my name is Inigo Montoya" come to mind), and the dialog, while uneven, is at time sublime. While this is probably not great literature, and it may not make you a better person, it may very likely provide you with excellent entertainment. The movie adaptation is very well done, but it leaves out much of the subtlety and character development the Golding provides. The Princess Bride is a fun read.
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The Princess Bride: S. Morgenstern's Classic Tale of True Love and High Adventure
by Goldman, William
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- Used - Very Good
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- Very Good
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- First Edition
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- 1973
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- Hardcover
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- 9780151730858
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Sudbury, Massachusetts, USA
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€2,376.50
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Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, Inc., 1973. First Edition . Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Clean throughout. DJ bumped with a small tear on bottom edge. Not price clipped. In archival cover. First Printing 1973
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The Princess Bride: S. Morgenstern's Classic Tale of True Love and High Adventure
by Goldman, William
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- Used - Near Fine
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- Reprint
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- 2000
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- 9780345348036
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Portland, Oregon, USA
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€950.60
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New York: Ballantine Books, 2000. Reprint. Near Fine. 2000 [but later]. Signed by William Golding and inscribed to a former owner. Mass market paperback, bound in publisher's original wraps. Near Fine with trivial shelf wear to wraps. Item Price
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The Princess Bride: An Illustrated Edition of S. Morgenstern's Classic Tale of True Love and High Adventure : The Good parts version
by Goldman, William
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- Very Good
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- 2013
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- Hardcover
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- 9780544173767
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Forrestfield, Western Australia, AUS
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€24.37
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USA: Harper, 2013. Book. Illus. by Michael Manomivibul. Very Good. Hardcover. Beautiful edition on heavy gloss stock, lovely illustrations throughout. Small signs of edge wear on the jacket, a couple of tiny marks on the front flap. 1.05 kilograms before packing, extra postage will be required to most destinations (especially outside Australia).. Item Price
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The Princess Bride: S. Morgenstern's Classic Tale of True Love and High Adventure (The 25th Anniversary Edition)
by William Goldman
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- New
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- 1998-11-17
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- Hardcover
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- 9780345430144
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San Diego, California, USA
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€62.63
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The Ballantine Publishing Group, 1998-11-17. Hardcover. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! Item Price
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The Princess Bride : S. Morgenstern's Classic Tale of True Love and High Adventure
by Goldman, William
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Random House Publishing Group. Used - Good. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Item Price
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The Princess Bride: S Morgenstern's Classic Tale of True Love and High Adventure
by William Goldman
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- New
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- New
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- 1982
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- Soft cover
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- 9780345348036
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€218.64
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Del Rey, 1982. Soft cover. New/New. 36th printing
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The Princess Bride: S. Morgenstern's Classic Tale of True Love and High Adventure (The 25th Anniversary Edition)
by William Goldman
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- 1998-11
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First printing of this 25th Anniversary edition. Square spine, no writing or marks, no folded page corners. Dust jacket has no rips. Not a remainder. Not book club edition. Not ex-library. Item Price
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The Princess Bride: S. Morgenstern's Classic Tale of True Love and High Adventure
by William Goldman
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- 2007-10-08
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- Mass_market
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- 9780156035217
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HOUSTON, Texas, USA
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€20.27
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The Princess Bride: William Goldman
by Goldman, William
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- Paperback
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- 9780747545187
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GORING BY SEA, West Sussex, GBR
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€1.18
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Paperback. Very Good. Item Price
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Princess Bride
by Goldman, William
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- Used - Near Fine
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- Near Fine
- Edition
- First Thus
- Published
- 2007
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- Hardcover
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- 9780151015399
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Austin, Minnesota, USA
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€34.22
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Orlando, Florida, U.S.A.: Harcourt, 2007. Book. Near Fine. Hardcover. First Thus. Near fine book and jacket. . Item Price
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The Princess Bride
by Goldman, William
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- Used - Very Good
- Published
- 1987
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- 9781558000056
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Narrowsburg, New York, USA
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€12.31
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UNITED STATES: Dove Entertainment Inc, 1987. Audio Book. Very Good. AUDIO CASSETTE. 2 CASSETTES BRAND NEW IN THE SHRINK WRAP. NEW CASSETTES. Just a bit of shelf wear to the shrink wrap.. Item Price
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The Princess Bride
by William Goldman
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- Used - Near Fine
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- Near Fine
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- 2007
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- Hardcover
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- 9780151015399
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Diamond Springs, California, USA
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Harcourt, Inc., 2007. NF/NF. Near fine hardcover in near fine dust jacket. Copyright page indicates "Special Edition". A very clear, very tight, excellent copy. Superb dust jacket is in a protective Mylar sleeve. Carefully wrapped, and packaged in a padded box for safe shipping. . Hard Cover. Near Fine/Near Fine. Item Price
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TEXASVILLE
by McMurtry, Larry
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- 1st Edition
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€71.30
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SIMON & SCHUSTER Book. Fine. Hardcover. Signed by Author(s). 1st Edition. First Edition.FIRST PRINTING A fine first in dj. INSCRIBED by the author. Item Price
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The Princess Bride: S Morgenstern's Classic Tale of True Love and High Adventure
by William Goldman
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- 2000-11
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- Mass Market Paperback
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- 9780345348036
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€8.61
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Del Rey, 2000-11. Mass Market Paperback. Used: Good. Item Price
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The Princess Bride: A Hot Fairy Tale
by Goldman, William
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- 1999
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Harrogate, North Yorkshire, GBR
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London: Bloomsbury, 1999. First edition, first printing. Published by Bloomsbury in London, 1999. This is a fine copy. The dust wrapper, outlining that this is the '25th Anniversary Edition' and designed by Carroll Associates, has only light surface scratching to note. It has not been price clipped and shows the original £14.99 net price. The boards, in the original… Read more about this item Item Price
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The Princess Bride
by Goldman, William
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- 1992
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- Paperback
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- 9780345348036
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Tucson, Arizona, USA
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€3.80
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Del Rey, 1992 36th printing June 1992 in Very Good Plus condition. Foldout map still attatched.. Mass Market Paperback. Very Good Plus. Item Price
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The Princess Bride
by William Goldman
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- Paperback
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- 9780747545187
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC. Paperback. Used; Good. Simply Brit – welcome to our online used book store, where affordability meets great quality. Dive into a world of captivating reads without breaking the bank. We take pride in offering a wide selection of used books, from classics to hidden gems, ensuring there’s something for every literary palate. All orders are… Read more about this item Item Price
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The Princess Bride
by Goldman, William
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London: Macmillan, 1975. A first edition, first printing published by Macmillan in 1975. A fine book (a touch of spotting to the top edge) without inscriptions in a fine unclipped wrapper WITHOUT fading to spine - a little pushed to the tips. The book itself stamped Harcourt Brace Jovanovich to the spine (the US publishers) with inserted Macmillan title… Read more about this item Item Price
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The Princess Bride : S. Morgenstern's Classic Tale of True Love and High Adventure
by William Goldman
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- Used - Acceptable
- Published
- 1987
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- Paperback
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- 9780345348036
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Seattle, Washington, USA
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€7.82
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Random House Publishing Group, 1987. Paperback. Acceptable. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed. Item Price
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The Princess Bride: William Goldman
by Goldman, William
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