Mario Francis Puzo (1920-1999) was an American author, screenwriter, and journalist. He is best known for his novel "The Godfather" (1969), which became a cultural sensation and was adapted into a highly successful film trilogy directed by Francis Ford Coppola.
Puzo was born in New York City and raised in the Hell's Kitchen neighborhood of Manhattan. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II and later worked as a freelance writer and journalist. He published his first novel, "The Dark Arena," in 1955, but it was "The Godfather" that made him a literary sensation.
"The Godfather," tells the story of the Corleone crime family and their struggle for power in the mafia underworld. The novel was a bestseller and was adapted into a highly successful film trilogy starring Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, and Robert De Niro.
Puzo went on to write several other novels, including "Fools Die" (1978) and "The Sicilian" (1984). He also wrote screenplays for several films, including "Earthquake" (1974) and "Superman" (1978).
Puzo died of heart failure in 1999 at the age of 78. He is remembered as one of the most influential writers of the 20th century, and his work has had a major impact on popular culture and the entertainment industry.
He had a bad habit of gambling. He had a debt of $10000-$15000. So he sold the book rights of 'Godfather' for $12500 to the fox century and $80000 for the film if they make a movie in the future.
'How could I forget this epic book? I have to get the film and book copyrights of this book at any condition.'
"Yes, I have read your book The Fortunate Pilgrim. I read that book and liked it." I said.
"Thanks for the compliments. I hope we can work in the future."
"Yes of course, Are you working on any books? If you are comfortable you can pitch me the book." I said.
"Yes, I am working on a book." He said
After we go to the corner and he narrates the book The Godfather.
I said to him after he narrated the summary of the book" I will let you know about the book."
We exchange contact information.
2 days later the company contacted Mario Puzo to buy the book's copyrights.
"Do you still want to sell the book copyright? If we stall more we can increase the price of the copyright fees."The agent of Mario Puzo said.
"Tom, you know I have a debt of $14000 gambling. Interest on that money is increasing and they are forcing me to pay my due money," Puzo said.
Finally, after some negotiation, we bought the book copyright of 'The Godfather' for $14000, $1500 more than from the previous world + 8% of royalty per book. And brought the worldwide film right around $80000 if we make the film in the future.
Mr. John contacted me and told me that he found suitable companies for acquisition.
The next day I met with Mr. John and he give me a file of the company.
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'System what are the chances of acquiring Whale Toy company for $100000.'
'100%' System said.
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