The Godfather Legacy is a book about The Godfather Trilogy, written by Harlan Lebo. It was also published under the names The Godfather Legacy: The Untold Story of the Making of the Classic Godfather Trilogy in 1997 and an updated edition, The Godfather Legacy: The Untold Story of the Making of the Classic Godfather Trilogy Featuring Never-Before-Published Production Stills in 2005.
Official description[]
Here is the official companion to Francis Ford Coppola's masterful trilogy, packed with more than 100 photographs, many never before published. "The Godfather Legacy" explores the fascinating behind-the-scenes intrigue and uproar during the making of the three films. For the first time readers can find out about: The clashes between Coppola and the studio chiefs during the filming of "The Godfather", the pressurized production schedule, and the project's near cancellation; The real story behind the cooperation of the Mafia in the creation of "The Godfather"; The worldwide acclaim and stunning financial success following the release of "The Godfather" - a triumph that set the stage for the film industry's renaissance; The production of 'The Godfather, Part II" and the rise of Coppola, Al Pacino and the others to the loftiest heights of power in Hollywood; and The creation of "The Godfather, Part III" two decades after the original film and the completion of video projects that unified the three films for the first time. Featuring production records, credits, reviews, and interviews with many of the principals involved, "The Godfather Legacy" is a rare and vivid peek into the making of three of the most compelling films in history.