‘As a writer,’ said William Goldman, ‘the only book I really like is The Princess Bride.'

Goldman’s original take on the classical fairy tale was first published in 1973. The book in itself is a literary classic, and wonderful to read. It is eclipsed these days, however, by its motion picture adaptation. Despite all of the strengths of the original novel, in 1987 director RobReiner took The Princess Bride and somehow adapted a fantasticbook into an even better film. Its fans have included both United States President Bill Clinton and Pope John Paul II. It really is one ofthe most broadly enjoyable movies ever produced.

Here's a story about how they made it.