{"product_id":"jaws-paperback","title":"Jaws - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003ePeter Benchley\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNEW YORK TIMES\u003c\/i\u003e BESTSELLER - The\u003c\/b\u003e classic suspense novel of shark versus man, which was made into the blockbuster Steven Spielberg movie. The \u003ci\u003eJaws\u003c\/i\u003e phenomenon changed popular culture and continues to inspire a growing interest in sharks and the oceans today.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhen Peter Benchley wrote \u003ci\u003eJaws\u003c\/i\u003e 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 \u003ci\u003eJaws\u003c\/i\u003e fans to enjoy his riveting tale and to channel their excitement into support and protection of these magnificent, prehistoric apex predators. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis edition of \u003ci\u003eJaws\u003c\/i\u003e 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 \u003ci\u003eShark Trouble\u003c\/i\u003e highlighting his firsthand account of writing \u003ci\u003eJaws, \u003c\/i\u003e selling it to Universal Studios, and working with Steven Spielberg. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eJaws\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"A tightly written, tautly paced study of terror  that] makes us tingle.\"\u003cb\u003e--\u003ci\u003eThe Washington Post\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"Powerful . . .  Benchley's] story grabs you at once.\"\u003cb\u003e--\u003ci\u003eThe New York Times Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"Relentless terror . . . You'd better steel yourself for this one. It isn't a tale for the faint of heart.\"\u003cb\u003e--\u003ci\u003eThe Philadelphia Inquirer\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"Pure engrossment from the very opening . . . a fine story told with style, class, and a splendid feeling for suspense.\"\u003cb\u003e--\u003ci\u003eChicago Sun-Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePeter Benchley \u003c\/b\u003ebegan his career as a novelist in 1974 with the publication of \u003ci\u003eJaws, \u003c\/i\u003ewhich was made into a hugely successful film. His other books include \u003ci\u003eThe Deep, The Island, The Girl of the Sea of Cortez, \"Q\" Clearance, Rummies, Beast, White Shark, \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eShark Trouble\u003c\/i\u003e. He was also a speechwriter for President Lyndon Johnson and a journalist for such magazines as \u003ci\u003eNewsweek \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eNational Geographic\u003c\/i\u003e. Benchley died in 2006. For more information, please visit www.peterbenchley.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 352\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.71 x 7.99 x 5.2 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 06, 2013\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42695134838847,"sku":"9780345544148","price":22.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/e7a1b108f493346af570e169c382a507.webp?v=1765002761","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/jaws-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}