{"product_id":"jaws-novel-peter-benchley-9780345544148","title":"Jaws | Peter Benchley","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-description\" style=\"color: #1a1a1a; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"color: #2c3e50; font-size: 1.75em; margin-bottom: 15px; border-bottom: 2px solid #2c3e50; padding-bottom: 5px;\"\u003eJaws: A Novel\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #2c3e50; font-size: 1.25em; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eExtended Synopsis\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eJaws\u003c\/em\u003e remains one of the most iconic thrillers ever written, serving as the source material for Steven Spielberg’s legendary cinematic franchise. Beyond the heart-pounding suspense of a great white shark terrorizing the summer getaway of Amity Island, Peter Benchley’s novel is a brilliant, taut meditation on human nature, institutional greed, and the socio-political decay of civilization. The narrative follows Police Chief Martin Brody and a motley crew of men as they engage in a desperate, asymmetric maritime battle against an unrelenting biological force.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eThis 50th-anniversary-adjacent archival edition offers a deep dive into the creative process, featuring an exclusive foreword by ocean conservation advocate Wendy Benchley and a wealth of archival materials. From original title brainstorming lists to personal correspondence regarding the film adaptation and excerpts from \u003cem\u003eShark Trouble\u003c\/em\u003e, this edition provides a definitive look at the history of a cultural phenomenon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #2c3e50; font-size: 1.25em; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeter Benchley\u003c\/strong\u003e (1940–2006) was an American author, screenwriter, and ocean advocate. Best known for his 1974 novel \u003cem\u003eJaws\u003c\/em\u003e, Benchley spent much of his later life engaging with marine scientists and filmmakers, using his platform to promote the understanding and protection of sharks. His works remain foundational contributions to the thriller genre and ocean literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #2c3e50; font-size: 1.25em; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eReader Targeting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; padding-left: 20px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003eFans of classic suspense, thriller fiction, and survival narratives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003ePop-culture historians and film enthusiasts interested in the source material behind the Jaws franchise.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003eReaders interested in the history of marine conservation and shark behavior.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #2c3e50; font-size: 1.25em; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eAccolades\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cblockquote style=\"margin: 20px 0; padding: 15px; background: #f9f9f9; border-left: 5px solid #2c3e50; font-style: italic;\"\u003e\n    “A tightly written, tautly paced study of terror.” — \u003cem\u003eThe Washington Post\u003c\/em\u003e\n  \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #2c3e50; font-size: 1.25em; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eBibliographic \u0026amp; Physical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-bottom: 25px; font-size: 0.95em; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctbody\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #2c3e50; width: 40%;\"\u003ePublisher\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003eBallantine Books\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #2c3e50;\"\u003ePublication Date\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003eAugust 6, 2013\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #2c3e50;\"\u003eFormat \u0026amp; Binding\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003eTrade Paperback\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #2c3e50;\"\u003eISBN-13 \/ ISBN-10\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e9780345544148 \/ 0345544145\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #2c3e50;\"\u003ePage Count\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003e368\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #2c3e50;\"\u003eDimensions \u0026amp; Weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003e7.99 x 5.20 x 0.71 inches | 9.6 oz (272 grams)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #2c3e50;\"\u003eBISAC Categories\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003eFICTION \/ Thrillers \/ Suspense\u003cbr\u003eFICTION \/ Action \u0026amp; Adventure\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #2c3e50; font-size: 1.25em; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat bonus content is included in this edition?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis edition includes a new foreword by Wendy Benchley, original manuscript notes, brainstorming lists, personal correspondence regarding the film adaptation, and excerpts from the author's work \u003cem\u003eShark Trouble\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this the complete, unabridged novel?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, this volume contains the complete, unabridged primary narrative text block of the original 1974 classic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n  {\n    \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n    \"@graph\": [\n      {\n        \"@type\": [\"Book\", \"Product\"],\n        \"@id\": \"https:\/\/bustdownbooks.com\/products\/jaws-novel-peter-benchley-9780345544148#book\",\n        \"name\": \"Jaws\",\n        \"author\": {\n          \"@type\": \"Person\",\n          \"name\": \"Peter Benchley\"\n        },\n        \"isbn\": \"9780345544148\",\n        \"sku\": \"9780345544148\",\n        \"mpn\": \"0345544145\",\n        \"numberOfPages\": \"368\",\n        \"publisher\": {\n          \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n          \"name\": \"Ballantine Books\"\n        },\n        \"datePublished\": \"2013-08-06\",\n        \"bookFormat\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/Paperback\",\n        \"inLanguage\": \"English\",\n        \"description\": \"Read the iconic thriller that inspired the blockbuster movie. 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