Octavo, original half black cloth, original dust jacket. A searing portrayal of the mafia underworld, the godfather introduced readers to the first family of american crime fiction, the corleones, and their powerful legacy of tradition, blood, and honor. The godfather don vito corleone is the head of the corleone mafia family in new york. This novel introduced america to the first family of crime fiction the corleones, and it remains a classic in american popular culture. The godfather mario puzo, peter bart, robert smith thompson, anthony puzo. The godfather by mario puzo 1969, hardcover for sale online ebay. Mario puzo the godfather 19601969 hardcover first edition. Lauded as the godfather of harlem, he was the golden age cat with nine lives. It details the story of a fictitious mafia family based in new york city and long beach, new york, headed by don vito corleone, who became synonymous with the italian mafia. Picture of the first edition title page for the godfather.
Michael corleone, the godfathers son, is in exile in sicily after a revenge shooting. Ive had it for years and ive always wanted to know. Stayed up a whole weekend, 48 hours straight, reading it. Established in 1969, peter harrington is one of the leading rare book firms in the world. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. The godfather papers by mario puzo and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The godfather audiobook is even better than the book or movie. The godfather book series is a series of crime novels about italianamerican mafia families, most notably the fictional corleone family, led by don vito corleone and later his son michael corleone. Mario puzo was born on manhattans west side in the neighborhood known as hells kitchen. The godfather the godfather part ii the godfather part iii speak softly, love i have but one heart promise me youll remember associated people al pacino albert s. The book is bound within boards with black paper over one quarter black with red lettering and rule on the spine. Outlander series by diana gabaldon boxed set of books.
Differences between the godfather book vs movie page 2. The first novel, the godfather, written by mario puzo, was released in 1969. The godfather mario puzo first edition, 031969, stated. First edition, 031969, stated fifteenth impression. The godfather by mario puzo hardback book the fast free shipping. Since then, the godfather has gone on to become a part of americas national culture, as well as a trilogy of landmark motion pictures. Even so, the godfather not only outsold every other novel of the 1970s but also found favor with most critics anb.
The book was better than the movies because it goes into detail not included in the movie. Fine in a near fine dust jacket with light rubbing. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. The godfather by mario puzo, hardcover, first edition. It details the story of a fictitious sicilian mafia family based in new york city and long beach, ny and headed by don vito corleone, who became synonymous with the italian mafia. Boards white cloth, black cloth spine cover, with gold letteringdesign, spine, hinges and pages are secure and in goodvery good condition. The godfather by puzo, mario and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Picture of the back dust jacket flap for the first edition of the godfather. Is there any way to find out the edition of the book. It was adapted into three feature films, which became one of the most acclaimed franchises in film history.
It inspired later works such as gay taleses honor thy father 1971, a nonfiction account of the bonnano crime family that relied on fictional literary conventions. Michael seems to be uninterested in being a part of the family business. Mario puzos, the godfather, rare first edition, is considered one of the best, provides vivid protrayal of the mafia in america. This is my book of 1969 for rich westwoods crimes of. Although many assume that sleeping with the fishes is an old mafia saying, the phrase does not appear until 1969 when it is used in the book the godfather. With a family to support and deeply in debt to relatives, banks, and bookmakers, he decided to abandon art and write a commercial novel godfather papers, p. Best fiction books are always available here the largest online library. Oct 04, 2005 when his books made little money despite being critically acclaimed, he vowed to write a bestseller. Oct 23, 2018 maya angelou, i know why the caged bird sings 1969 angelous first book, a memoir of her childhood, became a bestseller upon its publication, confounding the stereotype, as her obituary in the new york times put it, pervasive in the publishing world, that black womens lives were rarely worthy of autobiography. Association copy, warmly inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper to hollywood screenwriter barry beckerman and his wife, for susan the only wife in the world who would let her husband make a movie in sweden and so lovely that. Other first edition points for books by mario puzo include. The godfather study guide from litcharts the creators of. Listen and download full free the godfather audiobook by.
The godfather by mario puzo 1969, hardcover for sale online. The godfather novel project gutenberg selfpublishing. Vito corleones earlier life, including the circumstances of his emigration to america, his early family life, his murder of don fanucci, and his rise in importance in the mafia are all discussed in flashbacks. The godfather 1969, however, became the seminal novel told from the mafias perspective.
Michael, vitos youngest son and a decorated ww ii marine is also present at the wedding. Williams arranged a crap game above a barbershop at broad 14th and south street. Differences between the godfather book vs movie page 1. First edition of the godfather, inscribed by puzo puzo, mario. The godfather is a crime novel written by italian american author mario puzo, originally published in 1969 by g.
The godfather audio book is even better than the book or movie. Inscribed by the author with a full page inscription, for gene robertson who writes better letters than i do books. The godfather mario puzo first edition signed rare book. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your. Maya angelou, i know why the caged bird sings 1969 angelous first book, a memoir of her childhood, became a bestseller upon its publication, confounding the stereotype, as her obituary in the new york times put it, pervasive in the publishing world, that black womens lives were rarely worthy of autobiography. You can read book it by stephen king in our library for absolutely free. Original black quarter cloth, spine lettered in gilt, gilt block of puppeteers hand. Either the page is no longer relevant or consensus on its purpose has become unclear. Share the godfather by mario puzo 1969, hardcover the godfather by mario puzo 1969, hardcover. It details the story of a fictitious sicilian mafia family based in new york city and long beach, new york and headed by don vito corleone, who became synonymous with the. The book shows how he brought mario puzos 1969 novel to life in a. Author mario puzo wrote the book based on his personal need for the cash advance.
Looking back on the making of the godfather with francis. One day he and his companionbodyguards go on a walk into the country along came a bevy of village girls flanked by two stout matrons clad in black. Very good in a good jacket, clipped with 6903 on the bottom of the front flap, general edge wear, bumped at the bottom edge, a small chip not affecting lettering at the head of the spine. The godfather by mario puzo, first edition, hardcover. With its brilliant and brutal portrayal of the corleone family, the godfather burned its way into our national. During this period he wrote his first two novels the dark arena 1955 and the fortunate pilgrim 1965. The earliest documented act committed by the black mafia was the april 19, 1969 murder of one of the groups founders, nathaniel rock and roll williams.
Looking back on the making of the godfather with francis ford coppola. First edition of puzos definitive novel of the mafia underworld. This is one of the classics, far better than the movie, a must read for all fans of the godfather, includes 05 books. Puzos dedication for the godfather is for anthony cleri. It didnt take long before hollywood saw huge opportunities. First edition criteria and points to identify the godfather by mario. As usual, several black mafia leaders participated in the game. The godfather by puzo, puzo 1969 putnam, first edition abebooks. The most shocking thing about harlem gangster ellsworth bumpy johnson is that he died like a schnook. Now, in this newlyrepackaged 30th anniversary edition, readers old and new. He collaborated with director francis ford coppola on the screenplays for all three godfather movies and won academy awards for both the godfather 1972 and the godfather, part ii 1974. Yorks underworld where vito is known as the black hand, the don and the godfather of a criminal emprie. The godfather is a classic crime novel by mario puzo, detailing the story of a fictional mafia family in new york in the 1940s and 1950s.
Collecting godfather by puzo, mario first edition identification guide. Vito corleone and his sons santino and alfredo are leading figures in new yorks underworld where vito is known as the black hand, the don and the godfather of a criminal emprie. The godfather audiobook 1969 the sicilian audiobook 1984 the last don audiobook 1996 omerta audiobook 2000 the family corleone audiobook by ed falco 2001. If you can afford it, i think you should definately go for it because for the book youre getting, its quite a good deal. The godfather by mario puzo 1969, hardcover for sale. As the title suggests, i have a copy of the godfather from 1969. Putnams sons, the novel details the story of a fictional mafia family in new york city and long beach, new york, headed by vito corleone. Mario puzo delves into the operation of the cosa nostre by focusing on mafia leader vito corleone and his underworld domain. First edition of puzos cosa nostra classic, inscribed by the author, for pete, i hope you like the book, best, mario puzo. When mario puzos blockbuster saga, the godfather, was first published in 1969, critics hailed it as one of the greatest novels of our time, and big, turbulent, highly entertaining. The first in a series of novels, the godfather is noteworthy for introducing italian words like consigliere, caporegime.
There are no other dates mentioned inside, so i assume its from. The godfather is a crime novel written by american author mario puzo, originally published in 1969 by g. Godfather by puzo, putnam abebooks passion for books. There are no other dates mentioned inside, so i assume its from that year. The only other works that should be noted on the first edition is the fortunate pilgrim and dark arena. When his books made little money despite being critically acclaimed, he vowed to write a bestseller. The godfather, one of the worlds best novels which remained for sixty seven weeks on the new york times bestsellers list in 1969 was a brain child of the bestselling author mario puzo. In the movie sonnys mistress, lucy mancini, was a substantial character.
The godfather by puzo, puzo 1969 putnam, first edition abebooks passion for books. This page is currently inactive and is retained for historical reference. May 21, 2007 my wife is a big fan of first editions and i can tell you the godfather 1969 first edition is one of the most prized. To revive discussion, seek broader input via a forum such as the village pump. The godfather by puzo, puzo 1969 putnam, first edition. Oct 19, 2015 michael corleone, the godfathers son, is in exile in sicily after a revenge shooting. Picture of the 1969 first edition dust jacket for the godfather. Puzo cowrote the screenplay for the 1972 film, which won three oscars including best screenplay adaptation for puzo and director francis ford coppola. The godfather by mario puzo first edition pub 1969.
Puzos bestseller launched a series of other novels. The godfather is a crime novel by american author mario puzo. First editions of the godfather were published by g. His first books, the fortunate pilgrim a minor classic new york times and dark arena, brought him critical acclaim, but it was the publication of the godfather in march 1969 that catapulted him into the front ranks of american authors. The godfather is a crime novel written by italianamerican author mario puzo, originally published in 1969 by g. Ruddy carmine coppola edward falco francis ford coppola mario puzo mark winegardner marlon brando nino rota parody films il figlioccio del padrino the freshman. The godfather by mario puzo first edition pub 1969 from. The godfather the great american read wttw chicago. It sparked a huge revolution in the film industry, literature, journalism, and even video games today.