There are only a few modern books which have enjoyed the cult status
that was achieved by “The Godfather” immediately after it was published
in 1969. As soon as it was published Mario Puzo’s novel The Godfather
began setting sales records, becoming the fastest selling book up to its
time. Its enormous popularity increased in 1972 when Francis Ford
Coppola’s movie version was released. The movie won several Academy
Awards, and became one of the highest-grossing movies of all time and is
frequently cited by critics as one of the greatest American movies ever
made The novel has since then consistently stayed in print and has sold
over 30 million copies worldwide.
