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Jaws by Peter Benchley (2013, Trade Paperback)
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Jaws by Peter Benchley. After writing Jaws in the early 1970s, Peter Benchley was actively engaged with scientists and filmmakers, and over the ensuing decades, joined many expeditions around the world as they expanded their knowledge of sharks and shark behavior.
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Product Identifiers
PublisherRandom House Publishing Group
ISBN-100345544145
ISBN-139780345544148
eBay Product ID (ePID)143668193
Product Key Features
Book TitleJaws
Number of Pages368 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicHorror, Thrillers / Suspense, Action & Adventure, Sea Stories
Publication Year2013
GenreFiction
AuthorPeter Benchley
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.8 in
Item Weight9.4 Oz
Item Length8 in
Item Width5.2 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
Dewey Edition22
Reviews"A tightly written, tautly paced study of terror [that] makes us tingle."-- The Washington Post "Powerful . . . [Benchley's] story grabs you at once."-- The New York Times Book Review "Relentless terror . . . You'd better steel yourself for this one. It isn't a tale for the faint of heart."-- The Philadelphia Inquirer "Pure engrossment from the very opening . . . a fine story told with style, class, and a splendid feeling for suspense."-- Chicago Sun-Times, "A tightly written, tautly paced study of terror [that] makes us tingle."- The Washington Post "Powerful . . . [Benchley's] story grabs you at once."- The New York Times Book Review "Relentless terror . . . You'd better steel yourself for this one. It isn't a tale for the faint of heart."- The Philadelphia Inquirer "Pure engrossment from the very opening . . . a fine story told with style, class, and a splendid feeling for suspense."- Chicago Sun-Times
Dewey Decimal813/.54
SynopsisNEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - The classic suspense novel of shark versus man, which was made into the blockbuster Steven Spielberg movie. The Jaws phenomenon changed popular culture and continues to inspire a growing interest in sharks and the oceans today. When Peter Benchley wrote Jaws in the early 1970s, he meticulously researched all available data about shark behavior. Over the ensuing decades, Benchley was actively engaged with scientists and filmmakers on expeditions around the world as they expanded their knowledge of sharks. Also during this time, there was an unprecedented upswing in the number of sharks killed to make shark-fin soup, and Benchley worked with governments and nonprofits to sound the alarm for shark conservation. He encouraged each new generation of Jaws fans to enjoy his riveting tale and to channel their excitement into support and protection of these magnificent, prehistoric apex predators. This edition of Jaws contains bonus content from Peter Benchley's archives, including the original typed title page, a brainstorming list of possible titles, a letter from Benchley to producer David Brown with honest feedback on the movie adaptation, and excerpts from Benchley's book Shark Trouble highlighting his firsthand account of writing Jaws, selling it to Universal Studios, and working with Steven Spielberg. Praise for Jaws "A tightly written, tautly paced study of terror that] makes us tingle." -- The Washington Post "Powerful . . . Benchley's] story grabs you at once." -- The New York Times Book Review "Relentless terror . . . You'd better steel yourself for this one. It isn't a tale for the faint of heart." -- The Philadelphia Inquirer "Pure engrossment from the very opening . . . a fine story told with style, class, and a splendid feeling for suspense." -- Chicago Sun-Times, NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * The shark-versus-man classic that inspired the blockbuster Steven Spielberg movie--now in a fiftieth anniversary edition with an exclusive foreword from the author's wife, renowned ocean conservation advocate Wendy Benchley "A tightly written, tautly paced study of terror."-- The Washington Post A great white shark terrorizes the beautiful summer getaway of Amity Island, and a motley group of men take to the water to do battle with the beast. A heart-pounding novel of suspense and a brilliant meditation on the nature of humanity, Jaws is one of the most iconic thrillers ever written. In addition to Wendy Benchley's foreword, this edition features bonus content from Peter Benchley's archives, including the manuscript's original typed title page, a brainstorming list of possible titles, a letter from Benchley to film producer David Brown with candid feedback on the movie adaptation, and excerpts from Benchley's book Shark Trouble, highlighting his firsthand account of writing Jaws, selling it to Universal Studios, and working with Steven Spielberg. After writing Jaws in the early 1970s, Peter Benchley was actively engaged with scientists and filmmakers, and over the ensuing decades, joined many expeditions around the world as they expanded their knowledge of sharks and shark behavior. He encouraged each new generation of Jaws fans to enjoy his riveting tale and to channel their excitement into support and protection of these magnificent prehistoric apex predators., NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - The shark-versus-man classic that inspired the blockbuster Steven Spielberg movie--now in a fiftieth anniversary edition with an exclusive foreword from the author's wife, renowned ocean conservation advocate Wendy Benchley "A tightly written, tautly paced study of terror."-- The Washington Post A great white shark terrorizes the beautiful summer getaway of Amity Island, and a motley group of men take to the water to do battle with the beast. A heart-pounding novel of suspense and a brilliant meditation on the nature of humanity, Jaws is one of the most iconic thrillers ever written. In addition to Wendy Benchley's foreword, this edition features bonus content from Peter Benchley's archives, including the manuscript's original typed title page, a brainstorming list of possible titles, a letter from Benchley to film producer David Brown with candid feedback on the movie adaptation, and excerpts from Benchley's book Shark Trouble, highlighting his firsthand account of writing Jaws, selling it to Universal Studios, and working with Steven Spielberg. After writing Jaws in the early 1970s, Peter Benchley was actively engaged with scientists and filmmakers, and over the ensuing decades, joined many expeditions around the world as they expanded their knowledge of sharks and shark behavior. He encouraged each new generation of Jaws fans to enjoy his riveting tale and to channel their excitement into support and protection of these magnificent prehistoric apex predators.
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- 15 Jun, 2016
lightweight and awesome
this book is a great reader easy to take along and read anywhere i would recommend to get it and read it if you havnt seen the movie it is awesome great read!!!!!Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 03 Sep, 2023
JAWS Reading in a great Dealing
Love it, great material and in details. Better than I thought. I recommend it. The book in perfect condition. I'm a big fan of JAWS and this add high to my collection 🍻🛥️🦈🌊
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 21 Dec, 2018
Fictional based on true events
Very scarey book makes you look over your shoulder padddleboarding in the oceanVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 27 Aug, 2024
JAWS - very descriptive
The story was well organized and interestingly written.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 10 Mar, 2020
Epic title!
Amazing book! So much better than the movie!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 03 Jul, 2019
It's good!
it's good!Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
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