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Jaws 1st Edition By Peter Benchley 1974 Hardcover. W/ Dust Jacket.
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“Pre owned book in very good condition. Normal wear and tear for the age. See photos for details.”
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A book that has been read and does not look new, but is in excellent condition. No obvious damage to the book cover, with the dust jacket (if applicable) included for hard covers. No missing or damaged pages, no creases or tears, no underlining or highlighting of text, and no writing in the margins. Some identifying marks on the inside cover, but this is minimal. Very little wear and tear. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections.
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Located in: Pasco, Washington, United States
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Very Good
- Seller notes
- “Pre owned book in very good condition. Normal wear and tear for the age. See photos for details.”
- Signed
- No
- Personalized
- No
- Country/Region of Manufacture
- United States
- ISBN
- 9780385047715
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
ISBN-10
0385047711
ISBN-13
9780385047715
eBay Product ID (ePID)
2053739
Product Key Features
Topic
Horror, Thrillers / General, Action & Adventure
Publication Year
1974
Book Title
Jaws
Number of Pages
288 Pages
Language
English
Genre
Fiction
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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- m***e (737)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseFast shipping and quality packaging! Excellent communication! Items looks great, as described and in quality condition at a good price! A+ Seller!
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- 19 Jul, 2016Most favourable review
Excellent Summer Book
Verified purchase: YesSold by: bigjim394
- 18 Apr, 2019
Conjures up fear and suspense.
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: thrift.books
- 12 Sep, 2023
Quaint New England town terrorized by massive underwater predator.
Verified purchase: YesSold by: nipt-64
- 02 Apr, 2025
I love the book, but I specifically boug...
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: whattaplace
- 14 Dec, 2022
Great Book
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Seller Feedback (572)
- m***e (737)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseFast shipping and quality packaging! Excellent communication! Items looks great, as described and in quality condition at a good price! A+ Seller!
- 5***t (155)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseShorts arrived quickly, well packaged and exactly as advertised. Seller answered my questions within minutes. Overall very happy with this purchase and would definitely purchase from them again. Thank you. A+++
- a***l (145)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseThis item was delivered in the advertise timeframe, exactly as described, in good packaging to ensure no damage. And the seller was awesome enough to take my offer, which I felt was a good deal for both of us. Highly recommend!