{"product_id":"jaws-9780345544148b","title":"Jaws","description":"\u003cb\u003eHere is Peter Benchley's classic suspense novel of shark versus man, which was made into the blockbuster Steven Spielberg movie. The \u003ci\u003eJaws\u003c\/i\u003e phenomenon changed popular culture and continues to inspire a growing interest in sharks and the oceans today.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e When Peter Benchley wrote \u003ci\u003eJaws\u003c\/i\u003e 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 \u003ci\u003eJaws\u003c\/i\u003e fans to enjoy his riveting tale and to channel their excitement into support and protection of these magnificent, prehistoric apex predators.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e This edition of \u003ci\u003eJaws\u003c\/i\u003e 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 \u003ci\u003eShark Trouble\u003c\/i\u003e highlighting his firsthand account of writing \u003ci\u003eJaws,\u003c\/i\u003e selling it to Universal Studios, and working with Steven Spielberg.","brand":"Ballantine Books","offers":[{"title":"Bargain","offer_id":42817839071312,"sku":"9780345544148B","price":7.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0592\/8173\/5760\/files\/9780345544148-l.jpg?v=1785866622","url":"https:\/\/bookoutlet.com\/products\/jaws-9780345544148b","provider":"Book Outlet","version":"1.0","type":"link"}