Sure, December of all months is a GREAT month to have a spare $600 to blow on a book! ...but then again, maybe Santa's elves could reproduce it -- they can't make Wiis after two years, apparently, so why not a picture book.

I still don't get it. I don't think I've ever seen a $700 book. Unless the pages are lined with gold, I see no reason why this book is $700, or $600.

Yeah? What about $1800 each for the other two more-limited art editions -- $3600 to get both... I may be a fan and collector, and I may've spent a few thou on this stuff over the years, but out of principle, fock that!

I guess it's no sillier than some of the stuff I've spent money on, such as rubble from Shea Stadium, etc.

Maybe down the line we can get it in the clearance bin at Barnes and Noble.

Here's a nice article (words taken from Puzo's The Godfather Papers) showing some of Schapiro's pictures from The Godfather Family Album -- very nice!!

How they shot The Godfather

[Thanks to Peter on the Mailing List]

Very cool!!

Wow, I am just now seeing this thread because Geoff mentioned it. It sure would be nice to have but damn!!! $700??? Are the pages gold-lined or what? That's outrageous.

I agree with JL though, that in time it will be much cheaper...but even if it goes down a couple hundred, it's still a hell of a lot for a book...even if it would be cool to have.

TIS

There's now a $44 version of this book -- sure beats $1400!!

Do you know exactly what they cut out of the $44 version?

It was originally limited to only 1000 copies, leather-bound, plus it was signed. I'm guessing that's the only difference.

I'm gonna check Borders. I have some gift cards collecting dust.

Damn. $70 at Borders.

Is this your commission link?

Why is it not eligible for Free Super Saver Shipping???

Of course!



Really?? No idea...

Just making sure in case I order.

Does anybody have this book already?

Probably Bam. He's one of those rich yuppy north side Cubbie fan pain in the neck types!

I'd love to get the amazon.com version of this one. I didn't even know it existed until this thread popped up here.

-feels like such a Godfather newbie-

So, has anyone picked up the $44 Amazon version, and was it worth it?

I'm wondering if this book, besides showing photographs and information about the pictures, also gives global information about the production of the films, cast, crew etc. in a way that makes it worth buying it?

If you don't already have it, make sure to pick up The Godfather Legacy.

Yeah I already have it, and that's why I'm wondering if this book gives information about the movies (besides photographs etc.) that makes it also worth buying?

I have both of the GF Legacy books. Michael on the cover and Vito on the cover.

I wish the "Family Album" was in Borders or B&N so I could see it.

Got a copy today. It's worth it for any "Godfather" fan.

After only a quick view of it:

1. It's a big, heavy book; perfect for a coffee table.

2. Many of the photos have been published before, but there are some "new" pictures that I've never seen before. Some behind-the-scenes photos (from the movie sets) and some "candid" cast pix. The double page pictures are particularly nice to see.

3. It's printed on a heavy stock paper which gives it a nice feel but many of the photos are not crystal clear.

4. It has excerpts from previously printed materials (i.e. "Playboy" interviews with Pacino and FFC).

Thanks SC, this will be on my birthday list which will be coming soon. I can't believe it....the big 40.

40, huh? You got scotch older than that!

Thanks SC. Looks like I'll be ordering in the near future.