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Jaws by Benchley

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    Item specifics

    Condition
    Good
    A book that has been read but is in good condition. Very minimal damage to the cover including scuff marks, but no holes or tears. The dust jacket for hard covers may not be included. Binding has minimal wear. The majority of pages are undamaged with minimal creasing or tearing, minimal pencil underlining of text, no highlighting of text, no writing in margins. No missing pages. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
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    “Used book in good condition. Shows typical wear. Quick shipping. Satisfaction guaranteed!”
    Narrative Type
    Action & Adventure
    Type
    Book
    Intended Audience
    N/A
    ISBN
    9780385047715
    Publication Year
    1974
    Format
    Hardcover
    Language
    English
    Book Title
    Jaws
    Author
    Peter Benchley
    Publisher
    Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
    Genre
    Fiction
    Topic
    Horror, Thrillers / General, Action & Adventure
    Number of Pages
    288 Pages
    Category

    About this product

    Product Identifiers

    Publisher
    Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
    ISBN-10
    0385047711
    ISBN-13
    9780385047715
    eBay Product ID (ePID)
    2053739

    Product Key Features

    Book Title
    Jaws
    Publication Year
    1974
    Topic
    Horror, Thrillers / General, Action & Adventure
    Number of Pages
    288 Pages
    Language
    English
    Genre
    Fiction
    Author
    Peter Benchley
    Format
    Hardcover

    Additional Product Features

    Intended Audience
    Trade
    LCCN
    73-080799
    Dewey Edition
    22
    Dewey Decimal
    813/.54
    Synopsis
    NEW 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, "Relentless terror." The Philadelphia Inquirer.The classic, blockbuster thriller of man-eating terror that inspired the Steven Spielberg movie and made millions of beachgoers afraid to go into the water. Experience the thrill of helpless horror again -- or for the first time!From the Paperback edition.

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    • 9***d (2337)- Feedback left by buyer.
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      Better condition than expected. Fantastic price! Thanks again
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      The quality and condition of the book is excellent. However, it is not how it appears in the picture. It’s pictured with its original jacket on and the description said nothing about it being missing but it arrived without the jacket. The seller was easy to work with in the she offered a return or partial refund but offered no explanation for why it didn’t have the jacket or that it was advertised with it. Glad I have the book, disappointed it’s not complete especially for the price.
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      Great condition and quick delivery!
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    15 product ratings
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    • Top favorable review

      Excellent Summer Book

      Yes. You've seen the movie. But, have you read the book? Benchley knows his characters and how to write a tail with the necessities and not all the unnecessary fluff. Excellent summer read...especially for thee beach. You're gonna need a bigger boat. :-) Happy reading!

      Verified purchase: YesSold by: bigjim394

    • Conjures up fear and suspense.

      I like reading books that give rise to movies because they include material that can't all be in the movies. I also enjoyed learning the differences, especially concerning the characters, between the movie and the book. Even though I've watched my DVD a hundred times, the book was still interesting and suspenseful -- I could hear the ominous music in my head at the shark's approach. My opinion is that the movie followed the book quite closely and enhanced it greatly. A big "Well done!"

      Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: thrift.books

    • Quaint New England town terrorized by massive underwater predator.

      I read Jaws the year it was published. The story is still just as gripping and riveting as it was then and just as current. Jaws is a must read! Pure enjoyment reading one of the most memorable stories of modern literary history. Anyone care for a swim at the beach?

      Verified purchase: YesSold by: nipt-64

    • I love the book, but I specifically boug...

      I love the book, but I specifically bought it because I thought I was getting the book sleeve. It’s missing the book sleeve, which I really wanted.

      Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: whattaplace

    • Great Book

      An all time great. Timeless and scary.

      Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-Owned