Francis Ford Coppola has narrated 2 audiobooks on Listento.it by 2 authors, with an average listener rating of 5★ across 1 ratings. The most-rated is The Godfather Notebook.
The Godfather Notebook
Summary
The publishing sensation of the year for every film fan The never-before-published edition of Francis Ford Coppola's notes and annotations on The Godfather novel by Mario Puzo reveals the story behind one of the world's most iconic films. In this one-of-a-kind audio production, Coppola provides listeners with unfiltered access to his creative process in his own voice. Featuring notes from eight scenes - handpicked by Coppola himself - The Godfather Notebook is a must-listen for fans of the 1972 film. The most important unpublished work on one of the greatest films of all time, written before filming by the man who wrote and directed it - Francis Ford Coppola, then only 32 years old - The Godfather Notebook reveals the intense creative process that went into making this seminal film. With his meticulous notes and impressions of Mario Puzo's novel, the notebook was referred to by Coppola daily on set while he directed the movie. The Godfather Notebook pulls back the curtain on the legendary filmmaker and the film that launched his illustrious career. Complete with an introduction by Coppola, this is a unique, beautiful, and faithful reproduction of his original notebook. This publication will change the way the world views the iconic film - and the process of filmmaking at large. A must-have book of the season. Nothing like it has ever been published before. The Godfather TM, ® & Copyright © by Paramount Pictures Corp. All Rights Reserved. Promo photo of FFC seated: Courtesy of Francis Ford Coppola Private Collection.
©2016 Francis Ford Coppola (P)2016 Audible, Inc.
Lost and Found Sound and Beyond
Summary
The second volume of the Lost & Found Sound collection explores how recorded sound has shaped and captured the history of the last 100 years. Drawing from the archives and attics of the nation, this historic and intimate collection of radio documentaries presents a compelling array of sonic pioneers and legends, eccentric collectors, and original American voices. Highlights include, haunting audio letters from a soldier in the foxholes of Vietnam, the surprising tale of Liberace and the Trinidad Tripoli Steel Band, the voices and stories of Mohawk iron workers at the World Trade Center, and a 1977 home recording made by Francis Ford Coppola and his five-year old daughter Sofia. Funny, historic and deeply moving, this audio time capsule of American life begs to be listened to again and again.
©1999 NPR materials: © 1999-2004 National Public Radio, NPR and All Things Considered are registered service marks of National Public Radio Inc. Independent Producers materials: © 1999-2004 The Kitchen Sisters and Jay Allison. (P)2004 2004 The Kitchen Sisters and Jay Allison, and HighBridge Company.