Name: The Godfather
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Author: Mario Puzo
ISBN: 9780399103421

Type

Physical Book

Author

Mario Puzo

Publisher

G.P. Putnam's Sons

Year

1969

Language

English

Pages

448

Format

Hardcover

Dimensions

22x15x3.5 cm

Weight

0.55 kg.

ISBN

0399103422

ISBN13

9780399103421

Edition No.

Synopsis "The Godfather "

The unforgettable saga of an American crime family that became a #1 bestseller and global phenomenon. Since its release in 1969, The Godfather has made an indelible mark on American crime fiction. From the mind of master storyteller Mario Puzo, it traces the Corleone family, whose brilliant and brutal portrayal illuminated the violent and seductive allure of power in American society. A tale of family and loyalty, law and order, obedience and rebellion, it has stood the test of time as the definitive novel of the Mafia underworld. Beyond the bestselling novel, Francis Ford Coppola's incomparable film adaptation and Academy Award winner for Best Picture cemented The Godfather's reputation as a triumph in storytelling and a seminal classic for the ages. With a legacy of blood and honor, it is a cultural touchstone that has resonated for generations, and still mesmerizes readers to this day.

Mario Puzo

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Mario Francis Puzo (Manhattan, New York, October 15, 1920-West Bay Shore, July 2, 1999) was an American writer and screenwriter of Italian descent, known as the mafia novelist, especially for his masterpiece, The Godfather (1969). He received the Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay for the first movie in 1972 and for the second part in 1974. Puzo also wrote the original screenplay for the 1978 Superman movie and its 1980 sequel. His last novel, The Borgias, was published posthumously in 2001.

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