The Jaws Log Expanded Edition
The Jaws Log Expanded Edition by Carl Gottlieb, published by HarperCollins on August 7, 2012, offers an in-depth look at the making of the iconic film Jaws. This expanded edition of the original 1975 book includes a photo section, an introduction by Peter Benchley, and an afterword by Gottlieb, who was closely involved in the production as a screenwriter. The narrative chronicles how Steven Spielberg transformed Benchley’s bestselling novel into a cinematic classic, detailing the challenges and triumphs faced during the film’s creation.
Readers will find a unique perspective on the filmmaking process, as Gottlieb shares his experiences working alongside notable actors like Roy Scheider, Robert Shaw, and Richard Dreyfuss. This edition not only revisits the extraordinary year-long adventure of making Jaws but also provides updates on the people and events connected to the film. With a focus on the entertainment and performing arts, this book serves as a comprehensive account of a landmark in film history, appealing to those interested in film biography and the behind-the-scenes aspects of movie production.
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Winner of three Oscars and the highest-grossing film of its time, Jaws was a phenomenon, and this is the only book on how twenty-six-year-old Steven Spielberg transformed Peter Benchley’s number-one bestselling novel into the classic film it became.
Hired by Spielberg as a screenwriter to work with him on the set while the movie was being made, Carl Gottlieb, an actor and writer, was there throughout the production that starred Roy Scheider, Robert Shaw, and Richard Dreyfuss. After filming was over, with Spielberg’s cooperation, Gottlieb chronicled the extraordinary yearlong adventure in The Jaws Log, which was first published in 1975 and has sold more than two million copies. This expanded edition includes a photo section, an introduction by Benchley, and an afterword by Gottlieb that gives updates about the people and events involved in the film, ultimately providing a singular portrait of a famous movie and inspired moviemaking.
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