The Godfather 50th Anniversary Edition

Author: Mario Puzo Introduction by: Francis Ford Coppola Afterword by: Robert J. Thompson Notes by: Anthony Puzo The 50th anniversary edition of the classic #1 bestselling crime saga--with a new introduction by Francis Ford Coppola. Fifty years ago, a classic was born. 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 seduction of power, the pitfalls of greed, and the allegiance to family--these are the themes that have resonated with millions of readers around the world and made The Godfather the definitive novel of the violent subculture that, steeped in intrigue and controversy, remains indelibly etched in our collective consciousness.