The Godfather—the epic tale of crime a nd betrayal that became a global phenomenon.

Almost fifty years ago, a classic was bo r n. A searing po r trayal of the Mafia underwo r ld, The Godfather introduced readers to the first family of American crime fiction, the Co r leones, a nd their powerful legacy of tradition, blood, a nd hono r . The seduction of power, the pitfalls of greed, a nd the allegiance to family—these are the themes that have resonated with millions of readers around the wo r ld a nd made The Godfather the definitive novel of the violent subculture that, steeped in intrigue a nd controversy, remains indelibly etched in our collective consciousness.