<P> The Godfather is a crime novel written by Italian American author Mario Puzo . Originally published in 1969 by G.P. Putnam 's Sons , the novel details the story of a fictional Mafia family based in New York City ( and Long Beach , New York ) , headed by Vito Corleone . The novel covers the years 1945 to 1955 , and also provides the back story of Vito Corleone from early childhood to adulthood . </P>
<P> The Godfather is a crime novel written by Italian American author Mario Puzo . Originally published in 1969 by G.P. Putnam 's Sons , the novel details the story of a fictional Mafia family based in New York City ( and Long Beach , New York ) , headed by Vito Corleone . The novel covers the years 1945 to 1955 , and also provides the back story of Vito Corleone from early childhood to adulthood . </P>
who wrote the book the godfather in 1969
who wrote the book the godfather in 1969
Mario Puzo
Mario Puzo