Jaws peter benchley, author, erik steele, narrated by, read by erik steele. Jaws 2 was a better as a book sequel to the original movie. This version of jaws 2 is rather moody in a believable way, and much more concerned with character conflict. Possible ex library copy, with all the markingsstickers of that library. When peter benchley wrote jaws in the early 1970s, he meticulously researched all available data about shark behavior. The rest of the book more so than the movie deals with the townspeople, and how they each react to the shark. Oct 28, 20 jaws audiobook by peter benchley read by erik steele length 9. Peter benchley was the bestselling author of jaws, the deep, and beast, among others. Customers who bought this item also bought these ebooks. Peter bradfor d benchl ey may 8, 1940 february 11, 2006 was an american author, screenwriter, and ocean activist. Sep 26, 2017 peter benchley was born in new york city in 1940 and was the son of novelist nathaniel benchley and grandson of humorist robert benchley. Peter benchley and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Peter benchley simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
Still, jaws was and always be one of the great thrillers of all time both as a book and a movie. His other books include the deep, the island, the girl of the sea of cortez, q clearance, rummies, beast, white shark, and shark trouble. Peter benchley was an american author of mystery and thriller novels best known as the author of jaws and cowrote the novel subsequent film adaptation alongside carl gottlieb. It is forty years since a littleknown writer named peter benchley published a first novel called jaws. Jul 31, 2012 peter benchley began his career as a novelist in 1974 with the publication of jaws, which was made into a hugely successful film. The success of the book led to many publishers commissioning books about mutant rats, rabid dogs, and the like threatening communities. Peter benchley 19402006 was an american author best known for writing the novel jaws and cowriting the screenplay for its highly successful film adaptation. This novel is based on an unused script for jaws 2 and actually bares little resemblence to the film version. He has worked as a reporter for the washington post, as associate editor of newsweek and as a speechwriter for president johnson.
Most attacks are not graphically described, if you are looking for that read jaws 2. Estimated sales of 20 million books changed benchleys life forever, not. Jaws pan 70th anniversary series by peter benchley. His other books include the deep, the island, the girl of the sea of cortez, q clearance, rummies, beast, white shark, and shark more about peter benchley. The book opens in the seaside town of amity, where a young girl, chrissy watkins, is skinny. Jaws novel jaws is a 1974 novel by american writer peter benchley. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. Jan 01, 2012 this ebook bundle includes two acclaimed books by peter benchley. This ebook bundle includes two acclaimed books by peter benchley. He wrote the bestselling no vel j aws and cowrote its film adaptation with carl gottlieb. Peter benchley was born in new york city in 1940 and is the son of novelist nathaniel benchley and grandson of humorist robert benchley.
He wrote screenplays for the movie versions of three of his novels and wrote, narrated, and appeared in dozens of television documentaries. Jaws 2, the firstrate squeal to the original blockbuster by peter benchley. He worked as a reporter for the washington post, as associate editor of newsweek and as a speechwriter for president johnson. In 1974, peter benchley published jaws, a novel about a shark that terrorizes a seaside town. The novel grew out of benchleys interest in shark attacks after he learned about the exploits of shark fisherman frank mundus in 1964. Peter benchely was a master who, ironically, ended up dedicating his life to shark preservation after villifying them with this book. Grandson of famed humorist and actor robert benchley and the son of highly respected childrens books author nathaniel benchley, novelist peter benchley s book were decidedly more dramatic in their content and style than his fathers, and usually centered on the worlds oceans as. Cmy documentsmikes shitutilities books pdf format benchley, peter jaws. To ask other readers questions about jaws 2, please sign up. It is vividly written, although not a classic, it will forever be frightening.
Benchley, peter and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The success of the book led to many publishers commissioning books about mutant rats, rabid dogs and the like threatening communities. He wrote the bestselling novel jaws and cowrote its film adaptation with carl gottlieb. Benchley would frequently pitch two ideas, a nonfiction book about pirates, and a novel depicting a maneating shark terrorizing a. Now the fish turned again, homing on the stream of blood flushing from the womans femoral artery, a beacon as clear and true as a lighthouse on a cloudless night. Grandson of famed humorist and actor robert benchley and the son of highly respected childrens books author nathaniel benchley, novelist peter benchley s book. Jaws is a 1974 novel by american writer peter benchley. Hanks searls novelization is better than peter benchleys original. Jaws at 40 is peter benchleys book a forgotten masterpiece. Peter benchley author of jaws goodreads share book. See the complete jaws series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles.
Estimated sales of 20 million books changed benchleys life forever, not to mention. Pdf jaws book by peter benchley free download 320 pages. The success of the book led to many publishers commissioning books. It is similar to jaws, but it does not feature a shark, despite what the title suggests.
See more ideas about jaws 2, jaws film and comic books. Utterly believable, jaws 2 has characters that you feel for and come to care about. Author peter benchley does a fantastic job of describing the disturbing events caused by a massive shark, and how they tramatically effect the town people. The main characters of this horror, fiction story are chief martin brody, sam quint. Jun, 2010 hanks searls novelization is better than peter benchley s original 1974 novel, and better than the 1978 movie, which i feel is more of a teenage slasher flick.
For me, it is a beloved classic and i highly recommend it to anyone looking for a book to get into this summer. Peter benchley began his career as a novelist in 1974 with the publication of jaws, which was made into a hugely successful film. Pages contain marginal notes, underlining, and or highlighting. Though it says based on the script of the movie, this book is far better. Jaws was his first novel, his previous two books being a story for children and a book based on his trip round the world. Several more of his works were also adapted for both cinema and television, including the deep, the island, beast, and white shark later in life, ben chley came to regret writing such. The finale is heartpounding, and surprising even if youve seen the movie. The novel grew out of benchley s interest in shark attacks after he learned about the exploits of shark fisherman frank mundus in 1964. A tragic story about a great white shark which came very close to the shore and preyed upon a tourist resort and about three brave men who did their best trying to kill it. Sep 04, 2014 it is forty years since a littleknown writer named peter benchley published a first novel called jaws. This is a sequel to the jaws film, not the novel, and since none of the mafia real estate subplot made it to film it is revisted here and actually works far better in this book than it did in the original in my opinion. The jaws phenomenon changed popular culture and continues to inspire a growing interest in sharks and the oceans today. Grandson of famed humorist and actor robert benchley and the son of highly respected childrens books author nathaniel benchley, novelist peter benchleys book were decidedly more dramatic in their content and style than his fathers, and usually centered on the worlds oceans as a backdrop to his vigorous plots. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 320 pages and is available in hardcover format.
Cmy documentsmikes shitutilities books pdf formatbenchley, peter jaws. Benchley is, of course, best known for jaws a book he later regretted writing. Several of the authors novels were adapted into movies include, the island, the deep, white shark, and beast. The hastily written pages were met with derision by congdon, who did not like benchleys attempt at making the book comedic. To avoid confusion and to capitalize on the movie adaptation, the book was republished as creature in 1997. He worked as a reporter for the washington post, as associate editor of newsweek and as a speechwriter for the late president johnson. My personal favorite is his washington dc comedy novel qclearance, although the politics related therein is now a bit dated. The latest edition of jaws contains bonus content from peter benchley s archives, including the original typed title page for the novel, a brainstorming list of possible titles, a letter from benchley to coproducer david brown with honest feedback on the movie adaptation, and classic photos of the movie production. Peter bradford benchley may 8, 1940 february 12, 2006 was an american author, best known for his novel jaws and its subsequent movie adaptation, the latter cowritten by benchley with carl gottlieb and directed by steven spielberg. Peter benchley has 38 books on goodreads with 214922 ratings.
With some fine tuning of the script to move things along at a quicker pace and tighten things up this could have been a horror film for the ages. Story time just got better with prime book box, a subscription that delivers editorially handpicked childrens books every 1, 2, or 3 months at 40% off list price. Every shark appearance is menacing and genuinely frightening. Several more of his works were also adapted for cinema, including the deep and the island. The process of researching jaws and the aftermath of the novels success and film adaptation left peter benchley with a profound interest in sharks and ocean conservation. Hanks searls novelization is better than peter benchley s original 1974 novel, and better than the 1978 movie, which i feel is more of a teenage slasher flick. While using my jaws bookmarker, of course i have read it before a looong time ago and knew the movie didnt follow the book exactly. Peter benchley was born in new york city in 1940 and was the son of novelist nathaniel benchley and grandson of humorist robert benchley. How surprising then to find out that it actually a million times better than the garbage that was peter benchleys original. Peter bradford benchley may 8, 1940 february 11, 2006 was an american author, screenwriter, and ocean activist. Jaws by benchley, first edition abebooks passion for books. Pick up jaws before midnight, read the first five pages, and i guarantee youll be putting it down breathless and stunned, as dawn is breaking the next day. Estimated sales of 20 million books changed benchleys life forever, not to mention popular culture as we know it, helped of course by steven spielberg s blockbuster movie released a year later in.
A worthy follow up to peter benchley s classic, smash hit book jaws. While in pennington, new jersey, peter benchley wrote the novel jaws, which became a critical and commercial success. It tells the story of a great white shark that preys upon a small resort town and the voyage of three men trying to kill it. Peter bradford benchley was an american author best known for writing the novel jaws and cowriting the screenplay for its highly successful film adaptation. Apr 02, 2009 jaws audiobook written by peter benchley. Over the ensuing decades, benchley was actively engaged with scientists and filmmakers on expeditions. The first edition of the novel was published in february 1974, and was written by peter benchley. Certainly not a book on the same level as peter benchleys classic originalbut, perhaps. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Jaws, peter benchley, pan books, 1975, paperback ebay.
In the original jaws novel by benchley there is a subplot involving the mayor of amity being involved with the mafia regarding real estate. Bones and meat passed down the massive gullet in a single spasm. Accessories such as cd, codes, toys, and dust jackets may not be included. Jaws by benchley, peter used books and rare books from. This is a list of all the books fiction and nonfiction written by peter benchley. White shark is a 1994 novel by author peter benchley, famous for jaws, the island, beast and the deep. Searlss well written and engrossing book is exciting and spine chilling. Jaws catches readers in th first pages, with a brutal sharkattack coming right away. Peter benchley and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. He was also a speechwriter for president lyndon johnson and a journalist for such magazines as newsweek and national geographic. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read jaws. Jaws, the classic suspense novelwith bonus contentthat inspired the blockbuster steven spielberg movie, and shark trouble, a fascinating nonfiction chronicle of benchleys thrilling diving adventures and heartstopping encounters as he met and studied sharks in their natural habitats for more than thirty.