Never-before-published edition of Francis Ford Coppolas notes and annotations on The Godfather

The Godfather is my favorite Christmas movie of all time. Its a Christmas movie right? Well, its my favorite movie, and I watch it every year at Christmas. To me, its as close to a perfect film as I think you can get. Ive read Mario Puzos novel. Ive watched every special feature. So, when I heard that this book even existed, I got excited. This is a reproduction of the notebook that director, Francis Ford Coppola, used to bring this wonderful movie to life. It not only lifts the curtain showing how The Godfather came to be, but it reveals Coppolas invaluable techniques for crafting a story.

Coppola went through Mario Puzos novel page by page, developing a synopsis that would shape the script and the direction of the film. Each scene is detailed with tone, setting, and pitfalls. Exposition is trimmed, and some characters are cut completely in order to create a story that would work cinematically.

The books pretty hefty, since theres a whole other book within it. It also includes a wonderful introduction by Coppola, and behind the scenes photos of the young cast. If youre a big fan of The Godfather or if youre interested in how film adaptations are made, definitely pick this up.

See sample pages from this book at Wink.

The Godfather Notebook
by Francis Ford Coppola
Regan Arts
2016, 784 pages, 8.5 x 1.5 x 11 inches, Paperback
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