1 / 7Steve Schapiro: The Godfather Family Album, 45th Edition
Edition: Steve Schapiro: The Godfather Family Album brings together photographs from all three films in the trilogy. The listing describes more than 300 colour and black-and-white images, alongside contextual essays and interviews about the films and their making.
At a glance
- Photographs from all three Godfather films by set and location photographer Steve Schapiro.
- More than 300 colour and black-and-white images are described as reproduced from the original negatives.
- Contextual essays and interviews cover the trilogy and its production.
Often bought together
Pros and cons
Pros
- Covers all three films in one illustrated volume, with accompanying essays and interviews.
- The 512-page length gives space to combine photography with information about the films’ making.
Technical specifications
9 specifications| Publisher | TASCHEN |
|---|---|
| Publication date | 26 Aug. 2020 |
| Edition | 1st |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 512 pages |
| ISBN-13 | 978-3836580649 |
| ISBN-10 | 3836580640 |
| Dimensions | 15 x 21 x 1.4 cm |
|---|---|
| Weight listed | 1.47 kg |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Godfather fans interested in behind-the-scenes photography and film production.
- Readers looking for a substantial illustrated book or a gift for a fan of the trilogy.
Less suited to
- Readers seeking a general history of cinema rather than a book focused on the Godfather trilogy.
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
84% 84% - 4 stars
10% 10% - 3 stars
4% 4% - 2 stars
0% 0% - 1 star
2% 2%
Customer feedback highlights the photographic content and information about how the films were made, with the book also praised as a gift for Godfather fans. These reported strengths align with the listing’s description of trilogy-wide images, essays and interviews. The overall rating distribution is predominantly five-star, but ratings alone do not establish why some readers rated it less favourably.
Positive themes
- Customers praise the content and photographs.
- Customers mention the book as a gift for Godfather fans.
Frequently asked questions
What does the book cover?
The listing says it gathers Steve Schapiro’s photographs from all three Godfather films, with contextual essays and interviews about the trilogy.
How many images are included?
The listing describes more than 300 colour and black-and-white images.
What language and length are listed?
The listed edition is in English and has 512 pages.
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