The Princess Bride: 30th Anniversary Hardback Edition

5b William Goldman. New York: Ballantine Books, 2007. Thirtieth Anniversary Edition. From the Library of the Author. 

Notes

This is the thirtieth anniversary edition of The Princess Bride, written by William Goldman. It is a fantasy adventure novel that blends romance, satire, and fairy tale tropes with sharp wit and heartfelt storytelling. Presented as an abridged version of a fictional “classic” by S. Morgenstern, Goldman’s book playfully critiques traditional storytelling while celebrating it. The tale follows Buttercup, a beautiful young woman, and her true love Westley, a humble farm boy-turned-pirate, as they navigate a whimsical world filled with sword fights, giants, revenge-seeking Spaniards, and cunning villains.

Beneath its humor and action, the story explores enduring themes of true love, loyalty, and the power of storytelling itself. The 1987 film adaptation, directed by Rob Reiner, brought the story to an even wider audience and became a beloved cult classic, known for its iconic lines and blend of irony and earnestness. The Princess Bride endures as both a clever deconstruction of fairy tales and a genuinely heartfelt one in its own right.

Description 

Tan canvas boards with red spine. Gilt lettering on the spine. Library stamp of the author on half title page. Original dust jacket. Very fine condition overall.