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The Jaws at 50: The Definitive Inside Story Unpacking Spielberg's Masterpiece and Its Enduring Legacy

The Jaws at 50: The Definitive Inside Story Unpacking Spielberg's Masterpiece and Its Enduring Legacy


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Fifty years ago, a single dorsal fin rose from the waters of Amity Island, forever changing cinema and our collective perception of fear. The Jaws at 50: The Definitive Inside Story: Unpacking Spielberg's Masterpiece and Its Enduring Legacy is the essential deep dive into the making, impact, and astonishing endurance of Steven Spielberg's iconic 1975 masterpiece. Coinciding with the film's golden anniversary and drawing pivotal insights from the "Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story" documentary, this book offers the ultimate comprehensive exploration. Journey back to the tumultuous summer of 1975, where: Uncover the Genesis: From Peter Benchley's gripping novel to a young, ambitious Steven Spielberg's visionary commitment, explore the creative sparks that ignited the project. Navigate the Chaos: Relive the infamous production nightmares-the perpetually malfunctioning mechanical shark ("Bruce"), the relentless open-ocean battles, and the immense pressure that nearly broke a burgeoning director. Witness the Transformation: Discover how masterful editing by Verna Fields, John Williams's unforgettable, Oscar-winning score, and the legendary performances of Roy Scheider, Robert Shaw, and Richard Dreyfuss turned chaos into cinematic gold. Experience the Revolution: Understand how Jaws not only shattered box office records but single-handedly invented the modern summer blockbuster, reshaping Hollywood's marketing, distribution, and financial landscape forever. Explore the "Jaws Effect" Delve into the film's profound cultural footprint-the widespread fear of sharks it unleashed, the subsequent hunting frenzy, and, paradoxically, its surprising role in inspiring a new generation of marine conservationists, including author Peter Benchley himself. Analyze Its Lasting Influence: See how Jaws became a foundational blueprint for filmmakers across genres, its DNA evident in countless thrillers, horrors, and adventures that followed. This is more than a book about a movie; it's the definitive story of a phenomenon. From the depths of its making to the far-reaching ripples across culture and conservation, The Jaws at 50 offers an unparalleled, authoritative, and engaging account of why this masterpiece continues to roar after five decades. Dive in and uncover the true story behind the movie that dared us to go back in the water.


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9798289220882
  • Publisher: Independently Published
  • Publisher Imprint: Independently Published
  • Height: 229 mm
  • No of Pages: 104
  • Returnable: N
  • Sub Title: The Definitive Inside Story Unpacking Spielberg's Masterpiece and Its Enduring Legacy
  • Width: 152 mm
  • ISBN-10: 828922088X
  • Publisher Date: 22 Jun 2025
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: N
  • Spine Width: 6 mm
  • Weight: 204 gr


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