{"product_id":"jaws-9781400064564","title":"Jaws","description":"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNEW YORK TIMES\u003c\/i\u003e 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 \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"A tightly written, tautly paced study of terror.\"--\u003ci\u003eThe Washington Post\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA 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, \u003ci\u003eJaws\u003c\/i\u003e is one of the most iconic thrillers ever written. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn 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 \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\u003eAfter writing \u003ci\u003eJaws\u003c\/i\u003e 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 \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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\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.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Random House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50604875546898,"sku":"9781400064564","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_ba76fc54-7093-4d90-96de-8efe652b00e3.jpg?v=1732265790","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/jaws-9781400064564","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}