Peter benchley was born in new york city in 1940 and was the son of novelist nathaniel benchley and grandson of humorist robert benchley. It tells the story of a great white shark that preys upon a small resort town, and the voyage of three men to kill it. The first edition of the novel was published in february 1974, and was written by peter benchley. From the bestselling author of jaws comes a firsthand guide to one of the most fearedand often misunderstoodanimals. Jaws by benchley, peter and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at abebooks. Jaws signed with a shark drawing by peter benchley and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at abebooks. Peter benchley and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at abebooks. The jaws phenomenon changed popular culture and inspired huge interest in sharks and the oceans when peter benchley wrote jaws in the early 1970s, he meticulously researched all the available data about sharks. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers.
This edition of jaws contains bonus content from peter benchley s archives, including the original typed title page for the novel, the authors notes on the script for the movie adaptation, and two articles. Peter bradford benchley may 8, 1940 february 11, 2006 was an american author, screenwriter, and ocean activist. Fine in near fine dust jacket with just a touch of wear. Jaws 2book bundle by peter benchley overdrive rakuten. The story of the great white shark that threatens the peace of the small holiday. A superior example, as the black dust jacket is prone to wear.
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