The Godfather by Mario Puzo, First Edition, Signed (21 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. SIGNED by Mark Winegardner (name only) on the title page. First Edition, First Printing, 2006. Fine contents and binding; clean and tightly bound. The unclipped dust jacket shows very slight shelf wear only. A nice copy. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. Art Werger (illustrator). First Edition/First Printing. With its brilliant portrayal of the Corleone family, The Godfather by Mario Puzo burned its way into our national consciousness as the definitive novel of the Mafia underworld. Don Vito Corleone is the head of a New York Mafia family, presiding over a vast underground empire that includes rackets, gambling, bookmaking and unions from his fortress of a home in Long Island. His influence runs through all levels of American society, from the cop on the beat to the nation's leading politicians. But he is constantly at war with the four other families of the New York Mafia in their endless fight for power. As Corleone's desperate struggle to control the Mafia underworld unfolds, so does the story of his family. By the time Mario Puzo's fictional account of the Corleone family arrived on bookshelves in 1969, organized crime had been prevalent in the news for nearly two decades, instilling fear and fascination into the hearts of the American public. When The Godfather first appeared on The New York Times bestseller list, the newspaper reported that the novel was "bound to be hugely successful, and not simply because the Mafia is in the news. Mr. Puzo's novel is a voyeur's dream, a skillful fantasy of violent personal power without consequence." It remained on The New York Times bestseller list for 67 weeks, and sold over nine million copies in two years. In 1972, The Godfather was turned into the incomparable film of the same name, directed by Francis Ford Coppola, which won the Academy Award for Best Picture. A tale of family and society, law and order, obedience and rebellion, The Godfather reveals the dark passions of human nature played out against a backdrop of the American dream. The fine press edition of The Godfather by Mario Puzo is presented in three states: Artist, Numbered and Lettered. The Artist and Numbered editions measure 6" x 9", and the Lettered edition measures 6¼ x 9? with a deckle at the fore- and lower-edge. The text pages are set in Requiem with the Numbered and Lettered editions printed letterpress by Bradley Hutchinson and Max Koch on a Heidelberg Cylinder in Austin, Texas. Included are fourteen copper plate intaglio illustrations by Art Werger, as well as an introduction by Francis Ford Coppola from the 50th Anniversary edition, and a note by Anthony Puzo. The Numbered and Lettered editions are signed by Francis Ford Coppola, Anthony Puzo and Art Werger, and the Artist edition is signed by Art Werger. The Artist edition is limited to 750 copies, and is the only edition to include a dust jacket with an illustration on the front cover by Art Werger. It is a smyth-sewn full cloth binding with a foil blocked cover. The edition is housed in a durable embossed paper covered slipcase and is printed offset on archival Cougar paper. This edition is signed by Art Werger. Signed Copy. Book.

Hardcover, Slipcased. Condition: New. Dust Jacket Condition: New. Art Werger (illustrator). 1st Edition. Illustrated and signed by Art Werger. With its brilliant portrayal of the Corleone family, The Godfather by Mario Puzo burned its way into our national consciousness as the definitive novel of the Mafia underworld. Don Vito Corleone is the head of a New York Mafia family, presiding over a vast underground empire that includes rackets, gambling, bookmaking and unions from his fortress of a home in Long Island. His influence runs through all levels of American society, from the cop on the beat to the nation?s leading politicians. But he is constantly at war with the four other families of the New York Mafia in their endless fight for power. As Corleone?s desperate struggle to control the Mafia underworld unfolds, so does the story of his family. By the time Mario Puzo?s fictional account of the Corleone family arrived on bookshelves in 1969, organized crime had been prevalent in the news for nearly two decades, instilling fear and fascination into the hearts of the American public. When The Godfather first appeared on The New York Times bestseller list, the newspaper reported that the novel was ?bound to be hugely successful, and not simply because the Mafia is in the news. Mr. Puzo?s novel is a voyeur?s dream, a skillful fantasy of violent personal power without consequence.? It remained on The New York Times bestseller list for 67 weeks, and sold over nine million copies in two years. In 1972, The Godfather was turned into the incomparable film of the same name, directed by Francis Ford Coppola, which won the Academy Award for Best Picture. A tale of family and society, law and order, obedience and rebellion, The Godfather reveals the dark passions of human nature played out against a backdrop of the American dream. 6? x 9? trim size. 600 Pages. Limited to 750 copies. Signed by Art Werger. Full cloth symth-sewn binding. Foil blocked cover. Introduction by Francis Ford Coppola from the 50th Anniversary edition. A note by Anthony Puzo. Fourteen copper plate intaglio illustrations by Art Werger printed offset. Dust jacket illustrated by Art Werger (the only edition featuring this illustrated dust jacket). Set in Requiem type. Printed offset on archival Cougar paper. Housed in a durable embossed paper covered slipcase. Promotional bookmark with all orders. Signed by Illustrator(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. A VERY GOOD FIRST EDITION SECOND PRINTING IN DUST JACKET. INSCRIBED BY PUZO 1977. Inscribed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. FIRST. A NEAR FINE SECOND ASIAN IN DJ. FULL PAGE INSCRIPTION from the author. Inscribed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: As New. No Jacket. 1st Edition. As New in an As New custom clamshell case with the custom bookmark as issued. #233/350 copies of the Numbered Edition. SIGNED by Francis Ford Coppola, the illustrator Art Werger, and Anthony Puzo (son of Mario Puzo) who provided an introductory note. In a full leather binding in luxurious Japanese cowhide with blind and gold stamping on the cover. Printed letterpress on a Heidelberg cylinder press. Endsheets are Hahnemuhle Bugra and the Endbands are leather wrapped. Yet another stunning edition by Suntup Editions that sold out almost immediately on release. Additional photos available on request. We grade our books conservatively to insure your satisfaction. Signed by Illustrator(s).

First British edition of Puzo's definitive novel of the Mafia underworld. Octavo, original boards. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, "For Nino, with love and best wishes Mario Puzo." Very good in a very good dust jacket. 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 tradition, blood, and honor that was passed on from father to son. "A voyeur's dream, a skillful fantasy of violent personal power" (New York Times). It was made into the 1972 film directed by Francis Ford Coppola and produced by Albert S. Ruddy, starring Marlon Brando and Al Pacino. It was the highest-grossing film of 1972 and was for a time the highest-grossing film ever made. It won the Oscars for Best Picture, Best Actor (Brando) and Best Adapted Screenplay (for Puzo and Coppola). Its seven other Oscar nominations included Pacino, James Caan, and Robert Duvall for Best Supporting Actor and Coppola for Best Director. It is widely regarded as one of the greatest films in world cinema and one of the most influential, especially in the gangster genre. It was selected for preservation in the U.S. National Film Registry of the Library of Congress in 1990, being deemed "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant" and is ranked the second-greatest film in American cinema (behind Citizen Kane) by the American Film Institute. It was followed by sequels The Godfather Part II (1974) and The Godfather Part III (1990).

Cloth. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 1st Edition. Gilt lettered quarter black cloth over gilt decorated white cloth. Wrapped in price clipped dust jacket that has pieces missing from the corners and top edge. Cloth worn at bottom edge. Small stain on back panel. Foxing to front edge. This copy is signed by the author on the half title "Best Mario Puzo" Not a pretty copy but still collectible. Size: 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Signed by Author(s). Book.

First Edition, First Printing. "The Godfather" by Mario Puzo. Published by G. P. Putnam's Sons, New York, 1969. Signed by the author on a professionally tipped in page from a signed limited edition, therefore the authenticity is guaranteed. This book measures approximately 8.5" x 5.75" with 446 numbered pages. The book is in near fine condition. Minor bumping to the spine ends. Gilt lettering on spine and front board is very well preserved. Minor sun fading to the spine. Dust jacket is in very good plus condition. Moderate chipping and creasing to the spine ends. Original $6.95 price present on the front flap. "The Godfather" is Puzo's third novel. Puzo takes us inside the violence infested society of the Mafia and its gang wars. Detailing the story of a fictional Mafia family in New York City, the novel covers the years 1945-1955 and includes the backstory of the Godfather from early childhood to adulthood. Please view the many other rare titles available for purchase at our store. We are always interested in purchasing individual or collections of fine books.

First Edition, First Issue in First Issue dustjacket, with SIGNED Card by Mario Puzo inserted into the book. Thick 8vo, publisher s original cloth backed boards, lettered in gilt on the spine and decorated in gilt on the upper cover, in the original pictorially decorated dustjacket. Now protected in a black cloth covered slipcase. 446 pp. A bright, clean and handsome copy with some light rubbing to the extremities of the dust-jacket. A quite handsome copy and with the added signature of the author. SCARCE FIRST EDITION WITH AUTHOR'S AUTOGRAPH AND A MODERN CLASSIC. When Puzo s novel was first published, it brought us one of the first modern renderings into novel form, the feudal world of the Mafiosi. While most everyone is familiar with the movie versions of the "Godfather" novels, not nearly as many have read the spellbinding story, written with authentic knowledge of the milieu and with the hand of a master storyteller.

First edition of Puzo's definitive novel of the Mafia underworld. Octavo, bound in full morocco by the Harcourt Bindery, gilt titles and tooling to the spine in six compartments within raised gilt bands, gilt ruling to the front and rear panels, gilt stamped to the front panel, gilt inner dentelles stamp-signed by the Harcourt Bindery, marbled endpapers, all edges gilt. Boldly signed by Mario Puzo on a page bound in. In fine condition. An exceptional presentation. 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 tradition, blood, and honor that was passed on from father to son. "A voyeur's dream, a skillful fantasy of violent personal power" (New York Times). It was made into the 1972 film directed by Francis Ford Coppola and produced by Albert S. Ruddy, starring Marlon Brando and Al Pacino. It was the highest-grossing film of 1972 and was for a time the highest-grossing film ever made. It won the Oscars for Best Picture, Best Actor (Brando) and Best Adapted Screenplay (for Puzo and Coppola). Its seven other Oscar nominations included Pacino, James Caan, and Robert Duvall for Best Supporting Actor and Coppola for Best Director. It is widely regarded as one of the greatest films in world cinema and one of the most influential, especially in the gangster genre. It was selected for preservation in the U.S. National Film Registry of the Library of Congress in 1990, being deemed "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant" and is ranked the second-greatest film in American cinema (behind Citizen Kane) by the American Film Institute. It was followed by sequels The Godfather Part II (1974) and The Godfather Part III (1990).

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good +. 1st Edition. Fine Book in Very Good + Jacket, rubs & edge wear, no clips, chips or owner marks, First Edition UK First Print, Signed to the title page, in protective cover. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. G. P. Putnam's Sons, 1969. Hardcover in dust jacket. Book in NEAR FINE condition. Dust Jacket in VERY GOOD condition. True 1st Edition and First Printing SIGNED by author Mario Puzo DIRECTLY ON FRONT PAGE (not on a laid in signature or added postcard). A very nice copy with a hint of wear to lower edges. The binding is tight and the white cloth boards are crisp. The pages are clean, with no writing, marks or bookplates in the book. The dust jacket has the original $6.95 price on front flap and a few rubs, creases to edges and small chips. Overall, a sharp clean copy of this scarce First Edition in collector's condition. Pictures available on request. $5500. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Mario Puzo (1969) The Godfather , US first edition, first printing, Published by Putnam. Signed and inscribed on the half-title page: For Debbie Woodrow, Happy Holidays, Mario Puzo . Correct first printing, bound in white cloth with quarter black cloth, and the Library of Congress Catalog and Card Number: 69-11465 with no designation of any reprints on the copyright page as called for. Condition: near fine book with slight shelf wear only. No previoue owner s scribbles and clean throughout. Very good dust jacket which is not price clipped displaying the correct first state price of USD 6.95. Slight edge wear to the wrapper as shown. Signed first editions are exceptionally scarce, most often they are offered by dealers with a signature on a book plate or as flat signed copies with dubious provenance at best. The Godfather is a landmark novel which popularised the mafia genre. The famous 1972 Francis Ford Coppola film adaptation won three Oscars (including for Puzo for best adapted screenplay). The 1974 sequel earned six more Academy Awards and Puzo won again for the best adapted screenplay. Every male of a certain generation can quote several memorable lines from the movie/ book. Moreover, Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, Robert De Niro and Diane Keaton have been immortalised for their acting performances. A highly desirable and collectable book that will always hold its value. First and Fine. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Condition: Pristine. Dust Jacket Condition: excellent. First Edition, First Printing SIGNED by Mario Puzo on 2 laid in signatures. A beautiful copy. This beautiful book is unread and pristine. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. First Edition, First Printing SIGNED by Mario Puzo on a laid in signature. A beautiful copy. This ORIGINAL sophisticated dustjacket is vibrant in color with NO chips or tears. The binding is tight and the boards are crisp with NO cocking or leaning. The pages are clean with NO writing, marks or bookplates in the book. A superb copy SIGNED Mario Puzo. We buy Mario Puzo First SIGNED First Editions. Signed by Author(s).

hardcover. Condition: near fine. Dust Jacket Condition: very good. first. INSCRIBED first edition. Book near fine, cracking along binding of page of other Puzo books. Dust jacket very good, wear along edges. Housed in part leather, part cloth, custom-made foldout case.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. First Edition, First Printing with NO indication of later printings on the copyright page. This copy is SIGNED by Mario Puzo on a tipped in signature. This sophisticated First Issue dustjacket is rich in color and has the $6.95 printed price present. The book is in great shape. The binding is tight with a hint of wear to the edges. The pages are clean with NO writing, marks or bookplates in the book. A wonderful copy SIGNED by the author in collector's condition. Signed by Author(s).

First edition of Puzo's definitive novel of the Mafia underworld. Octavo, original half black cloth. Association copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, "For Mel and Jessie See what you're missing in New York? Mario." The recipient, Mel Shestack was a writer and close friend of the author, who hired Puzo as an associate editor to write for Magazine Management, giving him an early break in the industry. Fine in a very good dust jacket. Jacket art by S. Neil Fujita. Housed in a custom half morocco clamshell box made by the Harcourt Bindery. An exceptional association. 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 tradition, blood, and honor that was passed on from father to son. "A voyeur's dream, a skillful fantasy of violent personal power" (New York Times). It was made into the 1972 film directed by Francis Ford Coppola and produced by Albert S. Ruddy, starring Marlon Brando and Al Pacino. It was the highest-grossing film of 1972 and was for a time the highest-grossing film ever made. It won the Oscars for Best Picture, Best Actor (Brando) and Best Adapted Screenplay (for Puzo and Coppola). Its seven other Oscar nominations included Pacino, James Caan, and Robert Duvall for Best Supporting Actor and Coppola for Best Director. It is widely regarded as one of the greatest films in world cinema and one of the most influential, especially in the gangster genre. It was selected for preservation in the U.S. National Film Registry of the Library of Congress in 1990, being deemed "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant" and is ranked the second-greatest film in American cinema (behind Citizen Kane) by the American Film Institute. It was followed by sequels The Godfather Part II (1974) and The Godfather Part III (1990).

First edition of Puzo's definitive novel of the Mafia underworld, signed by him and legendary Academy Award-winning actor Marlon Brando. Octavo, original half black cloth. Boldly signed by both Mario Puzo and Marlon Brando on the front free endpaper. Fine in a near fine dust jacket. Jacket art by S. Neil Fujita. Housed in a custom half morocco clamshell box made by the Harcourt Bindery. We have never seen another first edition signed by Brando and 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 tradition, blood, and honor that was passed on from father to son. "A voyeur's dream, a skillful fantasy of violent personal power" (New York Times). It was made into the 1972 film directed by Francis Ford Coppola and produced by Albert S. Ruddy, starring Marlon Brando and Al Pacino. It was the highest-grossing film of 1972 and was for a time the highest-grossing film ever made. It won the Oscars for Best Picture, Best Actor (Brando) and Best Adapted Screenplay (for Puzo and Coppola). Its seven other Oscar nominations included Pacino, James Caan, and Robert Duvall for Best Supporting Actor and Coppola for Best Director. It is widely regarded as one of the greatest films in world cinema and one of the most influential, especially in the gangster genre. It was selected for preservation in the U.S. National Film Registry of the Library of Congress in 1990, being deemed "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant" and is ranked the second-greatest film in American cinema (behind Citizen Kane) by the American Film Institute. It was followed by sequels The Godfather Part II (1974) and The Godfather Part III (1990).