The success of the book led to many publishers commissioning books about mutant rats, rabid dogs, and the like threatening communities. Peter benchley audiobooks download instantly today. Scientific fact notwithstanding, anyone who s read peter benchley s terrifying jaws or seen the movie version will forever see the great white shark as a vicious, bloodthirsty monster. Sep 26, 2017 peter benchley, as much as he hated the success of this book and the following blockbuster movie for its demonisation of sharks, is expertly crafted to instill fear into the minds of any reader. Today, the remarkable bestseller by peter benchley still towers as a thrilling classic of suspense, drama, and the eternal conflicts of man against nature. If youve only seen the film one of the best ever imho the book is worth reading. Jaws is the classic, blockbuster thriller that inspired the threetime academy awardwinning steven spielberg movie and. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial. With the 1974 publication of the novel jaws and the release a year later of the film based on the book, an american cultural phenomenon was. Listen online or offline with android, ios, web, chromecast. Stream audiobook demo jaws, chapter 1 by peter benchley grant johnson by grant johnson from desktop or your mobile device. The novel grew out of benchley s interest in shark attacks after he learned about the exploits of shark fisherman frank mundus in 1964. The bestselling author of jaws, the deep, and other works draws on more than three decades of experience to share information about sharks and other marine animals. Jaws audiobook by peter benchley read by erik steele length 9.
Still, jaws was and always be one of the great thrillers of all time both as a book and a movie. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. I had seen this movie years ago, but really found this book drew the best pictures in my mind. Master storyteller peter benchley combines high adventure with practical information in shark trouble, a book that is at once a thriller and a valuable guide to being safe in, on, under, and around the sea. Jaws by peter benchley by jason mccrossan for free. Its high summer on cape cods amity island, and the tourists are arriving in their hundreds. 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.
After graduating from college in 1961, benchley travelled around the world for a year. His other books include the deep, the island, the girl of the sea of cortez. When i learned the book was available on cd in an unabridged format, i immediately ordered it. 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.
Browse peter benchley s bestselling audiobooks and newest titles. Jaws by peter benchley audiobook try our site with free audio books. Peter benchely was a master who, ironically, ended up dedicating his life to shark preservation after villifying them with this book. Browse audiobooks written by peter benchley sorted by. With the 1974 publication of the novel jaws and the release a year later of the film based on the book. May 01, 2017 this feature is not available right now. Jaws by peter benchley unabridged audiobook full audio. His other books include the deep, the island, the girl of the.
Get 50% off this audiobook at the audiobooksnow online audio book store and download or stream it right to your computer, smartphone or tablet. Get 50% off this audiobook at the audiobooksnow online audio book store and download or stream it right to your. Ever since the movie, jaws, came to the theater, the story has been a favorite of mine. The experience was told in his first book, a travel memoir titled time and a ticket, published by houghton mifflin in. I am surprised that it took so long for this iconic piece of americana to be published as an audiobook. Shark trouble by peter benchley audio book simply audiobooks. Cmy documentsmikes shitutilitiesbookspdf format benchley, peter jaws. Jaws at 40 is peter benchleys book a forgotten masterpiece. 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, benchley came to regret writing such. Jaws free sample audiobook by peter benchley audiobookclick. Peter benchley was an alumnus of the allenstevenson school, phillips exeter academy and harvard university. Next year, specifically february of 2014 will be the forty year anniversary of peter benchleys bestselling novel jaws, a book with a narrative that concerns itself with the efforts of a small island community to catch and kill a.
Jaws new york times bestseller the classic suspense novel of shark versus man, which was made into the blockbuster steven spielberg movie. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Jaws audiobook by peter benchley 9781602835849 rakuten kobo. With the 1974 publication of the novel jaws and the release a year later of the film based on the book, an american cultural phenomenon was born. Peter benchley books list of books by author 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 trouble. He wrote the bestselling novel jaws and cowrote its film adaptation with carl gottlieb.
Peter benchley biography peter benchley jaws author. In honor of shark week i reread jaws by peter benchley. Jaws, peter benchley jaws is a 1974 novel by american writer peter benchley. The beast, by peter benchley is an awesome book about whip darling, a fisher from bermuda, that goes after a sea monster with a scientist named dr. Jaws is a 1974 novel by american writer peter benchley. Peter benchley books list of books by peter benchley. Today, the remarkable bestseller by peter benchley still.
Peter benchleys jaws is an extraordinary experience of its own, a masterpiece as mesmerizing today as it was in 1974, when it first took us into. Start a free 30day trial today and get your first audiobook free. Apr 02, 2009 with the 1974 publication of the novel jaws and the release a year later of the film based on the book, an american cultural phenomenon was born. Jaws by peter benchley overdrive rakuten overdrive. The differences from the film adaptation are interesting. Estimated sales of 20 million books changed benchleys life forever, not to mention. Peter bradford benchley may 8, 1940 february 11, 2006 was an american author, screenwriter, and ocean activist. Browse audiobooks written by peter benchley sorted by best selling this month page 1 audiobooks. He was also a speechwriter for president lyndon johnson and a journalist for such magazines as newsweek and national geographic. Today, the remarkable bestseller by peter benchley still towers as a thrilling classic of suspense, drama, and the eternal conflicts of man against nature and man against himself.
Peter benchley was born in new york city in 1940 and was the son of novelist nathaniel benchley and grandson of humorist robert benchley. Apr 07, 2009 listen to jaws audiobook by peter benchley. The novel grows out of benchley s interest in shark attacks after he learned about the exploits of shark fisherman frank mundus in 1964. Discover audiobooks audible originals best sellers. Listen to jaws by peter benchley available from rakuten kobo. I was transported back to the 70s, and it was a rollicking nostalgia trip. Its high summer on cape cods amity island, and the tourists are arriving in their. Jaws is the classic, blockbuster thriller that inspired the threetime academy awardwinning steven spielberg movie and made millions of beachgoers afraid to go into the water. Peter benchley 19402006 was an american author best known for writing the novel jaws and cowriting the screenplay for its highly successful film adaptation. Jaws i had seen this movie years ago, but really found this book drew the best pictures in my mind. 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.
Peter benchley audio books, best sellers, author bio. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Discover more authors youll love listening to on audible. This was benchley s 1st novel and he captured lightning in a bottle.
Publication date 20081229 topics bbc radio reading, thriller language english. This was benchleys 1st novel and he captured lightning in a bottle. Jaws catches readers in th first pages, with a brutal sharkattack coming right away. This edition of jaws 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 shark trouble highlighting his firsthand account of. Peter benchley definitely caught the spirit and attitudes of the time and somehow wove them into a story that is like moby dick meets fear of flying meets the old man and the sea meets godzilla. 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, benchley. Makes the shark from jaws look like a pet goldfish. Not a summer has gone by that i have not reread the book and watched the movie. Once upon a time there was a shark that ate people. The rich depth of each character fleshes out a thrilling tale of man versus monster that has left an impression on decades of readers. It is vividly written, although not a classic, it will forever be frightening. I spent my young summers on nantucket island, off the coast of massachusetts, and when, on calm days, i would go sailing or fishing or even, sometimes, just swimming in the surf the black dorsal fins of sharks could be seen slicing through the surface of the sea. Written by peter benchley, audiobook narrated by mark feuerstein.
Today, the remarkable bestseller by peter benchley. Henry goodman reads peter benchley s classic 1974 novel, and one of the greatest movies of all time. This edition of jaws 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. Peter benchley began his career as a novelist in 1974 with the publication of jaws, which was made into a hugely successful film. Sep 04, 2014 it is forty years since a littleknown writer named peter benchley published a first novel called jaws. Sep 01, 2018 henry goodman reads peter benchley s classic 1974 novel, and one of the greatest movies of all time. Jaws by peter benchley 2009, cd, unabridged for sale. 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. Sharks have always played an important part in my life. Experience the thrill of helpless horror again or for the first time. Jaws by peter benchley by jason mccrossan mixcloud. Jaws peter benchley, author, erik steele, narrated by, read by erik steele.
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