Steve Schapiro. The Godfather Family Album. 40th Anniversary Edition

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As special photographer on the sets of Francis Ford Coppola’s The Godfather trilogy, Steve Schapiro had the extraordinary opportunity to capture legendary actors during their most memorable performances. This collection features over 300 of Schapiro’s finest photographs, showcasing iconic images of Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, Robert De Niro, James Caan, Robert Duvall, and Diane Keaton. Each photo, lovingly reproduced from original negatives, offers a behind-the-scenes glimpse into this epic cinematic saga. Accompanied by contextual essays and interviews, the book reveals the director’s working process and the personalities involved, providing insight into the creation of movie history. Schapiro, an American photojournalist, has documented six decades of American culture, from the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. to the filming of The Godfather trilogy. His work has been exhibited internationally and is included in the permanent collections of major institutions like the Smithsonian and the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The editor, Paul Duncan, is a film historian with a rich portfolio of TASCHEN publications on various film topics. Celebrating 40 years of accessible publishing, TASCHEN continues to offer beautifully produced books that allow readers to curate their own libraries of art and culture at an unbeatable price.