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3053252Jawshttps://www.gandhi.com.mx/jaws-9780307828668/phttps://gandhi.vtexassets.com/arquivos/ids/3554494/d41dd8c4-f8d5-43d5-842a-5b21c6b8382e.jpg?v=638835765644230000199259MXNRandom House Publishing GroupInStock/Ebooks/<p><em>NEW YORK TIMES</em> BESTSELLER The shark-versus-man classic that inspired the blockbuster Steven Spielberg movienow in a fiftieth anniversary edition with an exclusive foreword from the authors wife, renowned ocean conservation advocate Wendy Benchley</p><p>A tightly written, tautly paced study of terror.<em>The Washington Post</em></p><p>A 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, <em>Jaws</em> is one of the most iconic thrillers ever written.</p><p>In addition to Wendy Benchleys foreword, this edition features bonus content from Peter Benchleys archives, including the manuscripts 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 Benchleys book <em>Shark Trouble,</em> highlighting his firsthand account of writing <em>Jaws,</em> selling it to Universal Studios, and working with Steven Spielberg.</p><p>After writing <em>Jaws</em> 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 <em>Jaws</em> fans to enjoy his riveting tale and to channel their excitement into support and protection of these magnificent prehistoric apex predators.</p>...2989338Jaws199259https://www.gandhi.com.mx/jaws-9780307828668/phttps://gandhi.vtexassets.com/arquivos/ids/3554494/d41dd8c4-f8d5-43d5-842a-5b21c6b8382e.jpg?v=638835765644230000InStockMXN99999DIEbook20129780307828668_W3siaWQiOiJjMzYwMTMxYy03ZTVlLTQ1Y2YtOGY5Yi1hODFlMjJjZjhmN2QiLCJsaXN0UHJpY2UiOjI1OSwiZGlzY291bnQiOjYwLCJzZWxsaW5nUHJpY2UiOjE5OSwiaW5jbHVkZXNUYXgiOnRydWUsInByaWNlVHlwZSI6Ildob2xlc2FsZSIsImN1cnJlbmN5IjoiTVhOIiwiZnJvbSI6IjIwMjUtMDctMjFUMDM6MDA6MDBaIiwicmVnaW9uIjoiTVgiLCJpc1ByZW9yZGVyIjpmYWxzZX1d9780307828668_<p><strong><em>NEW YORK TIMES</em> BESTSELLER The classic suspense novel of shark versus man, which was made into the blockbuster Steven Spielberg movie. The <em>Jaws</em> phenomenon changed popular culture and continues to inspire a growing interest in sharks and the oceans today.</strong></p><p>When Peter Benchley wrote <em>Jaws</em> 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 <em>Jaws</em> fans to enjoy his riveting tale and to channel their excitement into support and protection of these magnificent, prehistoric apex predators.</p><p>This edition of <em>Jaws</em> contains bonus content from Peter Benchleys 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 Benchleys book <em>Shark Trouble</em> highlighting his firsthand account of writing <em>Jaws,</em> selling it to Universal Studios, and working with Steven Spielberg.</p><p><strong>Praise for <em>Jaws</em></strong></p><p>A tightly written, tautly paced study of terror that makes us tingle.<strong><em>The Washington Post</em></strong></p><p>Powerful . . . Benchleys story grabs you at once.<strong><em>The New York Times Book Review</em></strong></p><p>Relentless terror . . . Youd better steel yourself for this one. It isnt a tale for the faint of heart.<strong><em>The Philadelphia Inquirer</em></strong></p><p>Pure engrossment from the very opening . . . a fine story told with style, class, and a splendid feeling for suspense.<strong><em>Chicago Sun-Times</em></strong></p>...(*_*)9780307828668_<p><em>NEW YORK TIMES</em> BESTSELLER The shark-versus-man classic that inspired the blockbuster Steven Spielberg movienow in a fiftieth anniversary edition with an exclusive foreword from the authors wife, renowned ocean conservation advocate Wendy Benchley</p><p>A tightly written, tautly paced study of terror.<em>The Washington Post</em></p><p>A 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, <em>Jaws</em> is one of the most iconic thrillers ever written.</p><p>In addition to Wendy Benchleys foreword, this edition features bonus content from Peter Benchleys archives, including the manuscripts 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 Benchleys book <em>Shark Trouble,</em> highlighting his firsthand account of writing <em>Jaws,</em> selling it to Universal Studios, and working with Steven Spielberg.</p><p>After writing <em>Jaws</em> 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 <em>Jaws</em> fans to enjoy his riveting tale and to channel their excitement into support and protection of these magnificent prehistoric apex predators.</p>...9780307828668_Random House Publishing Grouplibro_electonico_e65ab98b-6bbc-4fe2-817e-7692b57fc2c8_9780307828668;9780307828668_9780307828668Peter BenchleyInglésMéxicohttps://getbook.kobo.com/koboid-prod-public/RandomHouse-epub-fcd5e92a-83b1-49e5-9fb2-7d702b1073c9.epub2012-07-31T00:00:00+00:00Random House Publishing Group