The Godfather by Mario Puzo

The splendid and distinguished blood saga of the American MafiaSunday Times

A sensational successSunday Express

Big,turbulent,highly entertaining...moves at breakneck speedNewsweek

Tyrant, blackmailer,racketeer,murderer.. His influence reaches every level of American society. Meet Don Corleone,a friendly man,a just man, a reasonable man- the deadliest lord of the Cosa Nostra.
This epic book by Mario Puzo is now one of the most famous and widely read books of any American fiction author. With its raw energy and its graphic imagery, The Godfather never fails to engross and thrill every new reader.
Also filmed into a highly successful film featuring Marlon Brando as the Godfather.
Mario Puzo was born October 15, 1920, in Hells Kitchen" on Manhattans (NY) West Side and, following military service in World War II, attended New Yorks New School for Social Research and Columbia University. His best-known novel,The Godfather, was preceded by two critically acclaimed novels, The Dark Arena and The Fortunate Pilgrim. In 1978, he published Fools Die, followed by The Sicilian (1984) and The Fourth K (1991). Mario Puzo has also written several screenplays, including Earthquake, Superman, and all three Godfather movies, for which he received two Academy Awards.
Marios latest novel, 1996s The Last Don, was made into a CBS television miniseries in May 1997, starring Danny Aiello, Kirsty Ally and Joe Montegna. In 1997, Part II was aired. Also in 1997, Marios The Fortunate Pilgrim was re-released by Random House.
Mario passed away July 2, 1999, at his home in Bay Shore, Long Island. His novel Omerta was released a year later. He is survived by his companion of 20 years Carol Gino and five children.