I am surprised that it took so long for this iconic piece of americana to be published as an audiobook. Peter benchley began his career as a novelist in 1974 with the publication of jaws, which was made into a hugely successful film. Browse audiobooks written by peter benchley sorted by. 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. Listen online or offline with android, ios, web, chromecast. Get 50% off this audiobook at the audiobooksnow online audio book store and download or stream it right to your computer, smartphone or tablet. His other books include the deep, the island, the girl of the. Jaws, peter benchley jaws is a 1974 novel by american writer 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. 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. Browse peter benchley s bestselling audiobooks and newest titles. 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. 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.
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. 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. Jaws is the classic, blockbuster thriller that inspired the threetime academy awardwinning steven spielberg movie and. When i learned the book was available on cd in an unabridged format, i immediately ordered it. 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 at 40 is peter benchleys book a forgotten masterpiece. Peter benchley audio books, best sellers, author bio. In honor of shark week i reread jaws by peter benchley. There are a few differences between the book and film but i cant go into that without giving away spoilers, i dont think people who are easily offended will like this book because it has references to rape fantasy during a cringe worthy sex talk scene but i was listening to a guy narrate both the womans and mans lines and listening to him.
Sharks have always played an important part in my life. 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. 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. Henry goodman reads peter benchley s classic 1974 novel, and one of the greatest movies of all time. Ever since the movie, jaws, came to the theater, the story has been a favorite of mine. 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. He was also a speechwriter for president lyndon johnson and a journalist for such magazines as newsweek and national geographic.
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. Peter benchley biography peter benchley jaws author. Peter benchley was born in new york city in 1940 and was the son of novelist nathaniel benchley and grandson of humorist robert benchley.
Once upon a time there was a shark that ate people. Publication date 20081229 topics bbc radio reading, thriller language english. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Jaws audiobook by peter benchley 9781602835849 rakuten kobo. Jaws free sample audiobook by peter benchley audiobookclick. After graduating from college in 1961, benchley travelled around the world for a year. He wrote the bestselling novel jaws and cowrote its film adaptation with carl gottlieb.
Makes the shark from jaws look like a pet goldfish. 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 new york times bestseller the classic suspense novel of shark versus man, which was made into the blockbuster steven spielberg movie. 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. Jaws peter benchley, author, erik steele, narrated by, read by erik steele. Jaws by peter benchley overdrive rakuten overdrive. Experience the thrill of helpless horror again or for the first time. 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. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. The rest of the book more so than the movie deals with the townspeople. Discover audiobooks audible originals best sellers. Usa weekend straight from the cutting edge of science and the logs of ancient mariners comes an immense. The novel grows out of benchley s interest in shark attacks after he learned about the exploits of shark fisherman frank mundus in 1964.
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. Jaws i had seen this movie years ago, but really found this book drew the best pictures in my mind. I was transported back to the 70s, and it was a rollicking nostalgia trip. This was benchleys 1st novel and he captured lightning in a bottle. It is vividly written, although not a classic, it will forever be frightening. This was benchley s 1st novel and he captured lightning in a bottle. Today, the remarkable bestseller by peter benchley still. Peter benchley audiobooks download instantly today. Start a free 30day trial today and get your first audiobook free. Peter bradford benchley may 8, 1940 february 11, 2006 was an american author, screenwriter, and ocean activist. Still, jaws was and always be one of the great thrillers of all time both as a book and a movie. 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. His other books include the deep, the island, the girl of the sea of cortez.
Written by peter benchley, audiobook narrated by mark feuerstein. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. Shark trouble by peter benchley audio book simply audiobooks. 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. Jaws by peter benchley by jason mccrossan mixcloud. 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 19402006 was an american author best known for writing the novel jaws and cowriting the screenplay for its highly successful film adaptation. Cmy documentsmikes shitutilitiesbookspdf format benchley, peter jaws. Browse audiobooks written by peter benchley sorted by best selling this month page 1 audiobooks.
Jaws by peter benchley 2009, cd, unabridged for sale. Get 50% off this audiobook at the audiobooksnow online audio book store and download or stream it right to your. Its high summer on cape cods amity island, and the tourists are arriving in their hundreds. Jaws by peter benchley unabridged audiobook full audio. Sep 04, 2014 it is forty years since a littleknown writer named peter benchley published a first novel called jaws. The success of the book led to many publishers commissioning books about mutant rats, rabid dogs, and the like threatening communities. Jaws audiobook by peter benchley 9781602835849 rakuten. Sep 01, 2018 henry goodman reads peter benchley s classic 1974 novel, and one of the greatest movies of all time. Estimated sales of 20 million books changed benchleys life forever, not to mention. Its high summer on cape cods amity island, and the tourists are arriving in their. Jaws audiobook by peter benchley read by erik steele length 9. Jaws is a 1974 novel by american writer peter benchley. Today, the remarkable bestseller by peter benchley. Written by peter benchley, audiobook narrated by erik steele.
Peter benchley books list of books by author peter benchley. 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. Peter benchely was a master who, ironically, ended up dedicating his life to shark preservation after villifying them with this book. 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 books list of books by peter benchley. Listen to jaws by peter benchley available from rakuten kobo. I had seen this movie years ago, but really found this book drew the best pictures in my mind.
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. 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. 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. May 01, 2017 this feature is not available right now.
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