000			01272nam a2200145 a 4500
020			_a9780099429289
082			_a813.54 _bPUZ
100	1		_aPuzo, Mario.
245	1	4	_aThe godfather
260			_aLondon _bArrow Books _bFawcett Publications, _c1969
300			_a448 p. _c5.73 x 8.63 in
500			_aSince 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.
650			_aMafia Fiction. Criminals Fiction. Organized crime Fiction. Italian Americans Fiction. Corleone family (Fictitious characters) Fiction.
942			_cBK
999			_c18477 _d18477