Collecting godfather by puzo, mario first edition identification guide. Many more people know of the story, however, through its first two film adaptations, both of which won the academy award for. Inscribed by the author with a full page inscription, for gene robertson who writes better. The godfather inscribed first edition by mario puzo youtube. Penguin readers is a series of simplified novels, film novelizations. Godfather first edition mario puzo bauman rare books. The godfather 1st first edition text only mario puzo on. Jul 02, 2009 and so it is with the godfather, as much as i enjoyed the film, the book is a much more fullfilling story, more rounded if i can put it that way. The godfather, novel by mario puzo, published in 1969, which became one of the most successful fiction books everselling some 21 million copies worldwide, spawning three critically and financially successful motion pictures, and placing its characters into the contemporary american cultural mythology.
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. This special anniversary edition is a musthave for admirers of the novel and essential reading for fans of the timeless film adaptations. It is important to remember that even though a later printing of a book may technically be a first edition, generally only the first printings of the first edition are considered collectible. Then, one day i came upon a first edition of the novel at an antique shop and bought it. Includes identificaton criteria and points of issue to help collectors identify the original book. Mario puzos, the godfather, rare first edition, is considered one of the best, provides vivid protrayal of the mafia in america. 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. Get the best deals on the godfather book when you shop the largest online selection at. Although puzo had no personal knowledge of organized crime, thorough. Godfather first edition signed mario puzo bauman rare. With its brilliant and brutal portrayal of the corleone family, the godfather burned its way. The godfather by mario puzo 1969 hardcover jacket 1st. The godfather by mario puzo 1969, hardcover book club edition 5 out of 5 stars 19 product ratings 19 product ratings the godfather by mario puzo 1969, hardcover book club edition.
The godfather by mario puzo printed 1969 1st edition, hard cover no dust jacket. So when i first sat down to read the book, my first impression was surprise and. The godfather was a modern story, in which the dark side and justice were elided and confused. So when i first sat down to read the book, my first impression was surprise and dismay. The godfather by mario puzo 1969 hardcover jacket 1st edition. Not every book has points of issue, but for many literary works which do, these differences can make a vast difference in value. The godfather mario puzo first edition signed rare book.
This novel introduced america to the first family of crime fiction the corleones, and it remains a classic in american popular culture. Boards white cloth, black cloth spine cover, with gold letteringdesign, spine, hinges and pages are secure and in goodvery good condition. The godfather of kathmandu sonchai jitpleecheep, book 4 by burdett, john and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. Putnams sons, the novel details the story of a fictional mafia family based in new york city and long beach, new york, headed by vito corleone. First edition criteria and points to identify the godfather by mario. The godfather by mario puzo 1969, hardcover for sale online. Its easy to use, and small and light enough to fit in your pocket. 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. Author mario puzo wrote the book based on his personal need for the cash.
The godfather by puzo, puzo 1969 putnam, first edition. Originally released in march 2006 for the microsoft windows, playstation 2, and xbox it was later released for the playstation portable as the godfather. The godfather mario puzo a searing novel of the mafia underworld, the godfather introduced readers to the first family of american crime. Many modern first editions indicate they are later printings by dropping one of the numbers in a number sequence on the page. Paperback published in 2002, kindle edition published in. Francis ford coppola on the godfather books 50th anniversary. The godfather by mario puzo 1969, hardcover for sale. The godfather by mario puzo, first edition, signed. Inscribed by the author with a full page inscription, for gene robertson who writes better letters than i do books.
The godfather returns picks up the story immediately after the end of puzos the godfather. Before i even realized that there had been a book, i was an avid fan of the godfather and loved the characters of sonny, michael, vito, lucca brazzi, peter clemenza, and the other unforgettable faces that made the film great. The godfathers 50th anniversary edition is now available for purchase. And so it is with the godfather, as much as i enjoyed the film, the book is a much more fullfilling story, more rounded if i can put it that way. A pocket guide to the identification of first editions details the methods over 4,600 different publishers use to identify their first editions. Paperback published in 2002, kindle edition published in 2005, hardcover published in 1979, paperback published in 198. The godfather by puzo, puzo 1969 putnam, first edition abebooks. Depending on demand, any number of printings can be made from a setting of type for example, a first printing might consist of copies, followed by a second printing of 2500 copies. The first novel, the godfather, written by mario puzo, was released in 1969. The pages are clean, with no writing, marks or bookplates in the book. The godfather is a 2006 open world actionadventure video game developed by ea redwood shores and published by electronic arts. Pictures of the true first edition of the godfather by mario puzo. A beautiful copy with a hint of wear to the spine and edges.
His favourite son michael is a lawyer who wants to lead a quiet life, but when don corleone is nearly killed by a rival mafia family, michael is soon drawn into the family business. Mar 21, 2019 mario puzos compelling tale of blackmail, murder and family values is a true classic, and remains just as shocking fifty years after it was first published. Overall, a sharp clean copy of this scarce first edition in collectors condition. Mario puzos compelling tale of blackmail, murder and family values is a true classic, and remains just as shocking fifty years after it was first published. First edition, first printing, in first issue dust jacket, of puzos cosa nostra classic, boldly inscribed by the author on the half title, for e o with my very best wishes mario puzo. But having seen the film first gives me a visual image of the books characters and so enhances the reading experience, a very good book but the story needs no explanation from me. This book lists the points of issue, the fine details a typo, binding color, dustjacket detail that may distinguish the first books printed in a first edition from later ones.
The godfather returns 1st edition1st printing books tell you why. The godfather by mario puzo 1969 hardcover with jacket 1st edition book club edition. Edition and printing can be used fairly interchangeably in talking about collectible books, especially in regard to modern fiction. The godfather mario puzos mafia, mario puzo the godfather is a crime novel written by american author mario puzo. The godfather spent nearly seventy weeks on bestseller lists, and more than twenty million copies of the book have been sold. Mar 05, 2019 the godfathers 50th anniversary edition is now available for purchase. First edition of puzos definitive novel of the mafia underworld. Youll likely recover the cost of this book very quickly, with your new ability to figure out whats a first edition and whats not. How to identify first editions book collecting guide. 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. Make offer the godfather, by mario puzo, first edition book club printing.
Puzos first two books, while critically praised, had sold only modestly. First editions of the godfather were published by g. First edition, first printing signed by mario puzo on a laid in signature. Nov 04, 2017 the godfather mario puzo a searing novel of the mafia underworld, the godfather introduced readers to the first family of american crime fiction, the corleones, and the powerful legacy of. First movie edition 1972 and first tv edition 1974, each with the same 36pp. Mario puzo the godfather 19601969 hardcover first edition. It covers the years 1955 to 1962, as well as providing significant backstory for michael corleones character prior to the events of the first novel. For the first time in my life i could not wait to go to work so i could listen to the next chapter of the godfather. The godfather by mario puzo, first edition abebooks. This first edition, signed by mario puzo is available at bauman rare books.
The godfather first edition, first printing by literature puzo, mario edition. Since then, the godfather has gone on to become a part of americas national culture, as well as a trilogy of landmark motion pictures. The godfather by mario puzo 1969 hardcover 1st edition book club no dust. The godfather, by mario puzo, first edition book club printing. As weve mentioned elsewhere, first edition means the first printing of a book.
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