The Making of the Godfather

<p> <b>In this entertaining and insightful essay, Mario Puzo chronicles his rise from struggling writer to overnight success as author of </b> <i> <b>The Godfather</b> </i> <b>.</b> </p> <p> <b>Featuring a foreword by Ed Falco, author of </b> <i> <b>The Family Corleone</b> </i> </p> <p>With equal parts cynicism and humor, Puzo recounts the book deal and his experiences in Hollywood while writing the screenplay for the Academy Award-winning movie. Francis Ford Coppola, Robert Evans, Peter Bart, Marlon Brando, and Al Pacino all make appearances—as does Frank Sinatra, in his famous and disastrous encounter with Puzo.</p> <p>First published in 1972, the essay is now available as an ebook. A must-have for every <i>Godfather</i> fan!</p>