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The godfather
by Mario Puzo
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414 editions published between 1969 and 2011 in 39 languages and held by 4,332 libraries worldwide Novel delves into the operation of the Cosa Nostre by focusing on Mafia leader Vito Corteleone and his underworld domain.
The Sicilian : a novel
by Mario Puzo
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161 editions published between 1981 and 2010 in 29 languages and held by 3,234 libraries worldwide After his three-year exile in Sicily, Michael Corleone is charged to return to America with Salvatore Giuliano, a young Sicilian bandit whose activities have angered the head of the Sicilian Mafia.
Omerta
by Mario Puzo
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134 editions published between 2000 and 2010 in 25 languages and held by 3,035 libraries worldwide When Don Raymonde Aprile, an old-school Mafia leader who has retired, is killed, it is not his children, who were kept strictly away from their father's business, who seek to avenge him, but his Sicilian-born ward, Astorre, the son of an even greater Mafia chieftain.
The last don
by Mario Puzo
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125 editions published between 1990 and 2011 in 26 languages and held by 2,973 libraries worldwide The Mafia moves into the world of films. The protagonist is Dominico Clericuzio, an aging mobster involved in gambling. He decides to extend his empire into Hollywood to provide a more secure future for his family. By the author of The Godfather.
The fourth K : a novel
by Mario Puzo
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76 editions published between 1990 and 2009 in 19 languages and held by 2,603 libraries worldwide When a terrorist targets his daughter, President Francis Xavier Kennedy responds with bloody decision.
Fools die : a novel
by Mario Puzo
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79 editions published between 1978 and 2010 in 19 languages and held by 2,546 libraries worldwide Merlyn, a famous writer, is addicted to Las Vegas Casinos and the delights of Hollywood.
The godfather returns
by Mark Winegardner
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17 editions published between 2004 and 2008 in 3 languages and held by 2,091 libraries worldwide A sequel to Mario Puzo's novel, "The Godfather," continues the saga of the Corleone family, beginning in 1955 and recounting the events that occurred between the end of the original novel and the episodes chronicled in Coppola's movie sequels.
The fortunate pilgrim
by Mario Puzo
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102 editions published between 1964 and 2010 in 16 languages and held by 2,040 libraries worldwide Lucia Santa, an Italian immigrant living in Hell's Kitchen, struggles to keep her family together as the new country draws her children down different paths.
The family : a novel
by Mario Puzo
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14 editions published between 2001 and 2003 in English and held by 2,033 libraries worldwide Rodrigo Borgia, Pope Alexander VI, and his children are at the center of the passions and intrigue that swirls around fifteenth-century Rome.
The godfather's revenge
by Mark Winegardner
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22 editions published between 2004 and 2008 in 4 languages and held by 1,615 libraries worldwide In the final installment of the saga of the Corleone crime family, New Orleans under-boss Carlo Tramonti is deported to Colombia and turns dangerously vengeful, triggering a series of events that change the course of American history.
The Godfather
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60 editions published between 1970 and 2009 in 9 languages and held by 1,201 libraries worldwide The Corleone Family nearly falls from power in America but rises to observe the passage of rites from father to son. There is a balance between family life and the ugly business of crime in which they are engaged.
The family
by Mario Puzo
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38 editions published between 2001 and 2011 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,137 libraries worldwide A novel set in a fifteenth-century Italy populated by corrupt popes and despotic families introduces the first of the mafia families--Rodrigo Borgia, Pope Alexander VI, and his children Jofre, Juan, Lucrezia, and Cesare.
The godfather papers & other confessions
by Mario Puzo
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18 editions published between 1972 and 1973 in English and Spanish and held by 1,075 libraries worldwide Topical memoirs by the author of "The Godfather" on his Italian background, gambling, crime, the making of "The Godfather" film, etc.
Mario Puzo's The godfather
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15 editions published between 1972 and 2010 in English and held by 997 libraries worldwide "Don" Vito Corleone is the head of a New York mafia 'family.' His beloved son Michael has just come home from the war, but does not intend to become part of his father's business. Not given a choice, the business of the family is just like the head of the family, kind and benevolent to those who give respect, but gives in to ruthless violence whenever anything stands against the good of the family. An up and coming rival of the Corleone family wants to start selling drugs in New York, and needs the Don's influence to further his plan. A clash of old world values and the new ways will exact a terrible price, especially from Michael.
The Godfather part III
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9 editions published between 1991 and 2008 in English and held by 977 libraries worldwide In this final story of the trilogy, Michael, now in his 60s, is dominated by two passions: freeing his family from crime and finding a suitable successor.
Superman
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9 editions published between 1990 and 2011 in English and held by 902 libraries worldwide As an infant, Superman is sent to earth from the doomed planet Krypton. As he grows up, he learns he has super powers which he must hide from the ordinary mortals around him. But the time comes when Superman's powers for good are revealed to the world. Superman battles with supercriminal Lex Luthor and his cohorts as they attempt to destroy California by activating the San Andreas fault.
The Godfather part II
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9 editions published between 1982 and 2010 in English and held by 782 libraries worldwide In this sequel, two stories are told: the roots and rise of a young Don Vito and the ascension of Michael as the new Don.
Superman
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32 editions published between 1979 and 2009 in 3 languages and held by 782 libraries worldwide A child from a dying planet is sent to Earth, where he is brought up by human parents and poses as a newspaper reporter, becoming Superman when necessary to use his special powers to save others.
The dark arena
by Mario Puzo
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76 editions published between 1955 and 2010 in 14 languages and held by 713 libraries worldwide The story of three young people who lived in a world of ruthless men and their women, a world of naked power and secret influence, a world outside the law, beyond the law, above the law--the Dark Arena.
Superman II
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17 editions published between 1988 and 2009 in 5 languages and held by 603 libraries worldwide This epic takes up where Superman, the movie leaves off. Superman deals witha trio of villians whose powers rival Superman's own. more
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Alternative Names
Cleri, Mario.
Pʹi︠u︡zo, Mario, 1920-1999
Pʹi︠u︡zo, Mario 1920-1999 Russ. Vorlageform, AACR
Pjuzo, Mario, 1920-1999
Pʹjuzo, Mario 1920-1999 Russ. Vorlageform, RAK-WB
Pseud. Cleri, Mario 1920-1999
Puzo, Mário
Puzo, Mario̓ 1920-1999
ПЬюзо, Марио, 1920-1999 פוז, מריופוזו, מריו ПЬюзо, Марио Пьюзо, Марио 普佐 布卓 Пузо, Марио Languages
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