The Annotated Godfather (50th Anniversary Edition): The Complete Screenplay, Commentary on Every Scene, Interviews, and Little-Known Facts

This book is everything you could want for a Godfather fan. I got this for my sister's husband, a movie lover who puts the Godfather at his all time number one, and he loved flipping through it. It has facts and notes on most pages, and it's all very high quality.Let me start by looking at the design of the book itself. It's paperback, but it's very nice quality. The pages are easy to flip through without moving through multiple at once, and the flashy red design of the outside cover would make it a good piece to put on a table or shelf as decoration. However, when buying, take note that the book is quite large. It was a bit surprising when I first received it.Of course, the book design isn't that important here, the book is. The book has not only the script, but pictures from the film and little text boxes to either side of it, making it quite an interesting thing to look at. The pictures are mainly in little clusters, and they are both in color and black and white. There's information about the shooting of the movie, problems in production, and even profiles of the actors, and the overall time and effort this book shows is enough to make it essential for any Godfather fan.In conclusion, if you buy a different book or find the screenplay online, you just aren't going to receive the detail and general beauty that this book has. The pictures, tidbits, and everything else pulls you in and makes you feel like a part of the process, not just an outside observer. Though you have many options for finding this screenplay, this is the most captivating, and because of that, I believe it deserves five stars.

makes a great gift for any Godfather fan

The Annotated Godfather by Jenny M. Jones is a great book for movie buffs and particularly for fans of The Godfather. The book gives the complete screenplay with commentary on the scenes, interviews, and little-known facts. All of it is extremely interesting and, unless you are already a serious student of the film, you will learn many things that you did not know before. The book is laid out with sidebars on each page next to the script. The sidebars give you all the scoop - profiles of the actors, decisions made by Francis Ford Coppola, technical details, production squabbles, still shots from the film, and much more.One suggestion. Watch the film again and then read this book. Everything will seem fresh.

This book is worth every penny as a Godfather fan. I typically prefer screenplays over novel counterparts, so this purchase was a no brainer. I own many other screenplay books, but this one goes above and beyond. Not only does it include a forward and full screenplay, but also annotations/commentary, and tons of behind the scene photos and film stills. This would be a great gift for any Godfather fan. My only complaint is the fact that the book is not shrink wrapped. Most other similar books I have (like the "Art & Making of Series") have shrink wrap which prevents scuffs/damage and also prevents the book from being opened during any transit. Since shrink wrap was not present, the book arrived a little worn. Not a deal breaker, but it does make me deduct a point because it isn't as giftable as other books that are in great condition because they were protected by shrink wrap.

For anyone who wants to study the screenplay, be prepared for so much more than that. Behind the scenes photos in full color, notes, unknown facts, explanations, etc., are all in here in this amazingly lovely hard cover book. Totally worthy of a 50th anniversary edition.

This book is worth having if you love The Godfather. Gives great insight and pictures.

The script, annotations and trivia make for an interesting read. Almost felt like you were on set. Highly recommended to anyone interested in movie making or script writing.

Like many people I love the movie The Godfather. It's just Marlon Brandon and Robert Duval in one of the all time great American Classics. So I decided it would be fun to read the screen play to see how they filmed it. The way the screenplay opens you see the movie in your head and it just adds a delightful element to something that is already such a fun experience. Cinematically, The Godfather is such a dynamic and artistically done movie, and reading the screenplay was a way to enjoy that a little more. If you are a fan of the movie you may really get a kick out of owning this. I have.

Love it!

Als je dan bent van the godfather dan moet je dit boek in je collectie hebben.

Very impressive, full screenplay of the original Godfather with lot of background information. Well-presented and perfectly bound book. I am very pleased I bought the book.

Great book

Absolutamente genial! Junto con los otros dos libros, tres obras imprescindibles para los que, como yo, consideren El Padrino como la MEJOR PELICULA de la historia...(las 3 películas son una para mí)