The Godfather Family Album (The $700 book)

$700 $500 $600 for a book??

It's now $1,372.83
List Price: $1,800.00
You Save: $427.17 (24%)


Luckily there is now a $44.00 version

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The Godfather Family Album (November 1, 2008)
by Paul Duncan (Editor), Steve Schapiro (Photographer)



Product Description
Selections from photographer Steve Schapiro's archives provide an insider's view of the making of the legendary trilogy. This edition is limited to 1,000 copies, each numbered and signed by Steve Schapiro.

Imagine the experience of witnessing renowned actors as they made their most memorable performances. Steve Schapiro has had such a privilege as special photographer on some of American cinema's most beloved movies. For Francis Ford Coppola's Godfather trilogy, he immortalized actors such as Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, Robert De Niro, James Caan, Robert Duvall, and Diane Keaton. Brought together in a book for the first time is a vast selection of images from all three Godfather films, selected from Schaprio's archives.

This lavish, leather-bound limited edition book allows fans a privileged peek behind the scenes in the making of film history.

Steve Schapiro is a distinguished journalistic photographer whose work is found in many museum collections and has been published in his books American Edge and Schapiro's Heroes. His photographs have appeared on the covers of most major magazines in the world including Life, Look, Time, Sports Illustrated, Paris Match, and the first People magazine cover. Schapiro followed the civil rights struggle in America, traveled with Bobby Kennedy and has done numerous photo essays on human affairs from the art scene in New York, migrant workers, Vietnam veterans and everything from poodles to Presidents. In Hollywood he has worked on more than 200 motion pictures; his most famous film posters are for Midnight Cowboy, Taxi Driver, Parenthood, and The Godfather Part III.

About the Author
Paul Duncan has seen lots of films and read lots of comics and books. He wanted to share his enthusiasm for these subjects so he published magazines about comics (Ark) and crime fiction (Crime Time) before launching a series of small film guides (Pocket Essentials). He has edited more than 40 film books for TASCHEN, and wrote Alfred Hitchcock and Stanley Kubrick in the Film Series.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 456 pages
• Publisher: TASCHEN America Llc; Limited Signed Edition edition (November 1, 2008)
• Language: English, French, German
• ISBN-10: 382283730X
• ISBN-13: 978-3822837306

Order Now (Released November 1, 2008)

Yes, I feel like a fool, but I pre-ordered a copy.


Supposedly there are two other editions, limited to 100 copies each, that include signed prints. Can't imagine what THAT would cost. [Edit: $4000]

The book looks and sounds great, but a bit too much for me im afraid..

Too much for me, too, but how can I not?

OMG I have to pass on this to much $$

I'll just borrow your copy ok Geoffy?

I can't imagine myself reading that one in the bathroom!

It has the Appolonia pic in high resolution. Definitely bathroom material.

But you won't go to the dentist???

$700??

Not even if it came with a blowjob from Apollonia.

I'll pass on a $700 book.

I got a few acres of prime swampland property in Florida for sale. You interested?

Danito: Now the price of the book is less than 50 dollars, am I right?
Schapiro: That's right.
Danito: Now why would I ever consider paying more than that?
Schapiro: Because I intend to squeeze you.

You're either rich, stupid, or both!

Nope, just stupid.

...there's plenty of time to cancel it if I have to, though.

Wellllllllll maybe.....

This is an offer I CAN refuse.

Of course not. She's dead!

She's still alive.

(Five blowjobs, and she's still alive). [/Sollozzo imitation]

Welcome back Consigliere.

Thank you, JL!

So how was Sicily SC?

Very strange.... guys kept coming up to me saying, "Clark Gable, America".

How much did benzina cost for that Alfa Romeo you were driving?

Didn't cost me a dime.... I was using Appolonia's car. It rode a little rough, but it was powered by an internal COMBUSTION engine that didn't need gas.

Nice! The price is now down to $506.60.
I feel only slightly less queasy about it...

Just like Ade!

Considering she's not 16 anymore, I'm sure that you could get that without even having to pay for the book.

Back up to $576.60

Screw this. I just can't justify this purchase, especially after a root canal and 2 crowns coming up. I've had to cancel it.

For that price you'd think it was printed in gold! I gotta admit it would be really cool to own. Atleast it's not as expensive as this book about the UFC. It costs $2,500.00!

Just checked how they were selling since they were released November 1st, and they're out of stock ...and back up to $600.40

According to Tower Books and Barnes & Noble, it isn't coming out until December. (I know Amazon says 11/01)

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.

I got it from a place other than Amazon.com

They are listed on the amazon.com site and sold the book for $39.99 + shipping (it came out total $44 and took about 8 days to be delivered). I guess it's the same as Amazon which gives you free shipping.

My wife is getting it for me for Christmas.

Does she have any unmarried sisters?

4 sisters, but all married. Sorry.

Probably the best present I got.

I got mine in November for my birthday. Ditto on "the best present".

This pictures are better than I expected.

What's the name of that place/ site?

I don't remember, but it was on the Amazon.com page a few months back. It's not there now and Amazon has the lowest price (by about ten dollars) currently at $44 (which includes free shipping).

GF FAMILY ALBUM AMAZON

Thanx, guys.

Got a late birthday gift from 2 girls I work with, and that was it, they knew I'm a big fan.

Oh and sorry SC - they're not married, but they do have boyfriends..

Double damn!

Enjoy the book.

anyone else getting that odd feeling from the bookstore thread again?

I must have hit the big time. I have my own little stalker now.

Watch out SC! Remember the movie INVASION OF THE BODY SNATCHERS? Or I SELL THE DEAD?

Another great book (which is also very recent) I could recommend is this one:

The Annotated Godfather

http://www.amazon.com/Annotated-Godfathe...0543&sr=8-1

It's about the official screenplay from the first film and it's beautifully designed with lots of pictures.

That's a good one, Sonny.

We have a thread for it here.

whats the matter SC, it is just a little ribbing...I even added a few so not to be misunderstood...

But if by thinking you are hitting the big time and have a stalker helps you out, so be it!
I could always post a link to dating service if you think that would help you too!
Then there is this girl, down at the Medical Examiers...do you like tats and piercings?


only kidding......

Thanks, but not necessary. Even in my bald, overweight state I do OK. Maybe I make a good pass.





I love them. Big ones, small ones.... doesn't matter. (The only diffference is, though, I spell them with an "I" and not an "A").

So your not the type of guy that likes the ladies with some ink then....

ever notice that the ladies that ink themselves all up usally have little or no tits at all.

I'll have to call Jesse James and see what he says about that!

I just got this book -- you should, too! WOW! I tell you, it's bigger and heavier than what I was expecting -- I thought Amazon sent me a load of bricks . I also wasn't expecting so much to read.

Here's the short review I posted to Amazon:



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If the Don says you have to buy this book, you have to buy this book.

I still have that Life magazine that Geoff credited. I mean the exact copy that I purchased in November of 1990.

Do you have that Magazine wrapped in plastic PB?

Don't be no fool, wrap that too!