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MARIO PUZO: The Works of a Master

This section of the site is dedicated to the Godfather of Mafia genera in American literature and in film. Of course I am talking about none other then Mario Puzo. Born October 15, 1920, in "Hell's Kitchen" on Manhattan's (NY) West Side. He served in the army during World War II, and studied writing at the New School for Social Research and Columbia University during the late 1940s and early 1950s. He worked at a variety of jobs and wrote serious but unsuccessful fiction until he became famous as the author of mafia epic The Godfather (1969). He also wrote the subsequent screen adaptation of his novel (1972). Based on Long Island, N.Y., he wrote several other novels and additional screenplays. Mario passed away July 2, 1999, at his home in Bay Shore, Long Island. His novel Omerta was released a year later. He is survived by his companion of 20 years Carol Gino and five children. On October 2nd, 2001, his final novel, The Family, was published. The book was completed by Carol Gino.

Body of Work
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Books:
(Fiction)

The Family - Puzo's Final Book

The Fortunate Pilgrim

The Dark Arena

(Non-Fiction)