Jaws by Peter Benchley

Jaws by Peter Benchley

Here is Peter Benchley's 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.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELER

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

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ISBN 13	9781400064564
ISBN 10	1400064562
Titel	Jaws
Autor	Peter Benchley
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Verlag	Random House USA Inc
Erscheinungsjahr	2005-05-31
Seitenanzahl	368
Hinweis auf dem Einband	Die Abbildung des Buches dient nur Illustrationszwecken, die tatsächliche Bindung, das Cover und die Auflage können sich davon unterscheiden.
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