Jaws by Peter Benchley, First Edition, Signed (16 results)

Hardcover, Slipcased. Condition: New. Dust Jacket Condition: New. John Anthony Di Giovanni (illustrator). 1st Edition. Please contact me regarding possible discounts - I will be winding down the store over the next few weeks/months, so there is a little wiggle room om some of my in-stock books, including Suntup, Folio Society, Centipede Press, etc. Numbered edition (this being number 44) - in new and unread condition. Introduced and signed by by Wendy Benchley Illustrated and signed by John Anthony Di Giovanni First published in 1974, Jaws by Peter Benchley is a riveting novel of suspense and horror that terrified millions of readers and inspired an iconic film franchise. When a great white shark preys upon the small seaside resort town of Amity, New York, police chief Martin Brody is one of the few residents taking the threat seriously. Nearly everyone in Amity wants to downplay the shark's presence to not scare away the tourists. But when the body count starts to rise, Brody realizes he must find a way to kill it, even if means putting his own life on the line. When Peter Benchley wrote Jaws 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. During this time, there was an upswing in shark hunting and tournaments. Benchley took this seriously and began working with governments and nonprofits to sound the alarm for shark conservation. He encouraged each new generation of Jaws fans to enjoy his riveting tale and to channel their excitement into support and protection of these magnificent, prehistoric apex predators. 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 Shark Trouble highlighting his firsthand account of writing Jaws, selling it to Universal Studios, and working with Steven Spielberg. Also included is a reproduction and sketches of the iconic painting by Roger Kastel used on the original paperback cover and film poster. Since its original publication, Jaws has spawned a movie franchise, two video games, a Universal Studios theme park attraction, and two musicals. Oversized 7" x 10" trim. 296 Pages. Limited to 1000 copies. Full cloth, smyth-sewn binding. Two-hits foil stamping on the cover. Red stained edges. Bookcloth grade linen covering the edition is made using plastic collected from the ocean. New exclusive introduction by Wendy Benchley. Six full color illustrations by John Anthony Di Giovanni. Signed by John Anthony Di Giovanni. Bonus content from Peter Benchley's archives includes: 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 Shark Trouble highlighting his firsthand account of writing Jaws, selling it to Universal Studios, and working with Steven Spielberg. Dust jacket featuring the iconic painting by Roger Kastel used on the original paperback cover and film poster (the only edition featuring the dust jacket). Housed in an embossed paper covered slipcase with acrylic coating. Bookmarks with all orders. Signed by Illustrator(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Signed. First edition, later printing (1974 on the title page, no statement on the copyright page, P10 in the gutter of the last page of text). Association copy signed by the author with a doodle of a shark on a pasted-in piece of paper: "to: Peter Virgo - with best wishes from Peter Benchley". Rebound in exotic leather, possibly Japanese shark leather and housed in a custom slipcase. Slicpase shows minor wear, pages are clean. A unique and collectible copy in excellent condition.

Hardback. Condition: Very Near Fine. First Edition, First State. A highly desirable First Edition copy of the book which has now become a true icon for collectors, primarily of course due to the massive, enduring success of the film for over half a century. This certainly near fine copy in its original, unclipped, much better than very good dust jacket, is made infinitely more collectible as it signed by both director Steven Spielberg and star Richard Dreyfuss. Comes with the official Beckett letter of authenticity. Very Near Fine, the nicest we have seen.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. Fine Book & Jacket, Signed , First Edition First Print, in protective cover, no chips, clips, fade, owner marks or other flaws. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. John Anthony Di Giovanni (illustrator). First Edition/First Printing. Oversized 7" x 10" trim. 296 Pages. Limited to 1000 copies. Full cloth, smyth-sewn binding. Two-hits foil stamping. Bookcloth grade linen covering the edition is made using plastic collected from the ocean. New exclusive introduction by Wendy Benchley. Six full color illustrations by John Anthony Di Giovanni. Signed by John Anthony Di Giovanni. Bonus content from Peter Benchley's archives includes: 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 Shark Trouble highlighting his firsthand account of writing Jaws, selling it to Universal Studios, and working with Steven Spielberg. Dust jacket featuring the iconic painting by Roger Kastel used on the original paperback cover and film poster (the only edition featuring the dust jacket). Housed in an embossed paper covered slipcase with acrylic coating. THIS COPY IS IN MY POSSESSION AND NORMALLY SHIPS NEXT DAY. Signed Copy. Book.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Beautifully signed by Peter Benchley at half-title page: "Peter Benchley, 1/29/74." Stylish signature appears to be shortly before this classic's official publication beginning in February of 1974. Stated First Edition at copyright. Code O44 (044) at page 311 indicating true first printing in first state wrapper with 6.95 at top corner and J. above this. 1974 at title page and copyright page. Full black cloth boards, light shelf wear, rub. Sharp silver spine titles feature shark vignette as would appear through a hull's porthole. Deckled pages near fine, clean. Deep blue endpapers; moderate toning, discoloration at front pastedown, endpaper. Bind good, intact; moderate cant. Original pictorial dust wrapper in deep dark bluish-black, moderate shelf wear, rub, bleed, adhesive; unclipped 6.95, protected in fine clear sleeve. Classic cover art by Paul Bacon of swimmer in bikini above phallic great white image appearing enormously from bottom of image; bold cover and spine titles in red and white over black b.g. Red spine title remains bright. Back panel features portrait by Alex Gotfryd of Benchley in turtle neck and sport coat. Rare near very good signed first edition in same wrapper. Includes rare ephemeral news-clipping from Thursday, March 14, 1974 from Princeton, New Jersey paper entitled: "'Jaws,' Novel Bringing $1,000 Advance, Grosssed $1.25 Million Before First Copy Was Printed." Classic article details the rise of Benchley's novel and the then current filming of the Universal feature soon to set the table for future summer blockbusters. Clipping features photo of Peter Benchley next to painting of Jaws. Very good and folded to set into volume; few acid-free document adhesive repairs to back of clipping. Presented here is the original best tale of a monstrous great white preying upon a small resort town and the terrific voyage of three heroic men to end it. It was just another day in a small Atlantic resort until the terror from the deep came to prey on unwary holiday makers. The first sign of trouble - a warning of what was to come - took the form of a young woman's body, or what was left of it, washed up on the long, white stretch of beach. A summer of terror began! "Pick up 'Jaws' before midnight, read the first five pages, and I guarantee you'll be putting it down breathless and stunned, as dawn is breaking the next day" - Daily Express. Peter Benchley's 'Jaws' first appeared in 1974, creating a legend that refuses to die. For each generation, the ultimate nightmare begins again. Printed in the U.S.A. 311 pages. Insured post. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Signed by Author. Book.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First Edition. Stylishly signed by Peter Benchley on signature cut lightly adhered at title page: "Peter Benchley." Stated First Edition at copyright. Code O44 (044) at page 311 indicating a true first printing. 1974 at title page and copyright page. Full black cloth boards, moderate shelf, corner, edge wear, spine rub. Silver spine titles feature shark vignette as would appear through a hull's porthole. Deckled pages very good; few at front with little discoloration to page edge, few with light crease. Deep blue endpapers; vintage owner's signature at front endpaper: "Tom Blanton". Bind good, moderate cant. Facsimile of first edition pictorial dust wrapper in deep dark bluish-black, fine; unclipped 6.95, protected in fine clear sleeve. Classic cover art by Paul Bacon of swimmer in bikini above phallic great white image appearing enormously from bottom of image; bold cover and spine titles in red and white over black b.g. Red spine titles remain bright. Back panel features portrait by Alex Gotfryd of Benchley in turtle neck and sport coat. Rare near very good first printing in fine facsimile dust wrapper. Presented here is the original and best tale of a monstrous great white preying upon a small resort town and the terrific voyage of three heroic men to end it. It was just another day in a small Atlantic resort until the terror from the deep came to prey on unwary holiday makers. The first sign of trouble - a warning of what was to come - took the form of a young woman's body, or what was left of it, washed up on the long, white stretch of beach. A summer of terror began! "Pick up 'Jaws' before midnight, read the first five pages, and I guarantee you'll be putting it down breathless and stunned, as dawn is breaking the next day" - Daily Express. Peter Benchley's 'Jaws' first appeared in 1974, creating a legend that refuses to die. For each generation, the ultimate nightmare begins again. Printed in the U.S.A. 311 pages. Insured post. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Signed by Author. Book.

Hard Cover. Condition: BOOK FINE. Dust Jacket Condition: JACKET VERY GOOD+. 1st Edition. SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR on a decorative bookplate which is attached to the half title page. AN EXTREMELY CLEAN, NICE COPY WITH A BRIGHT, BEAUTIFUL DUSTJACKET IN NEW, GLOSSY BRODART. It is not price clipped and $6.95 is on the dustjacket flap. STATED FIRST EDITION with code 044 on page 311. NO PREVIOUS OWNER MARKINGS. Stated first edition of author's very popular second book. 311 pages. GREAT, COLLECTIBLE COPY! Signed by Author.

WRAPS. Condition: Script, Fine. Binding Superb. ORIGINAL SHOOTING SCRIPT. Extremely scarce original shooting script of this blockbuster, a watershed moment in motion picture history and until Star Wars, was the highest grossing film of all time. This splendid copy, a serious and valuable collector's copy, is boldly SIGNED BY DIRECTOR STEVEN SPIELBERG.

First Edition, First Printing, Signed. First edition, First Printing - with "FIRST EDITION" stated on the copyright page. Measures approximately 8.5" x 5.5", with 311 numbered pages. Signed by the author Peter Benchley to Bill Butler - the cinematographer best known for bringing the Jaws shark monster to life. The signing reads " to Bill - Best wishes from Peter Benchley (+ admiration for the work on the monster) 4/11/74" just 4 days after Bills birthday had passed and just one month before they began shooting the Jaws film. This book is in very good condition. Minor edgewear to the extremities. Interior pages are bright and clean. Dust jacket is in very good condition. Minor wear and creasing most noticeable at the spine ends. Original $6.95 price is present on front flap. "Jaws" 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. Please view the many other rare titles available for purchase at our store. We are always interested in purchasing individual or collections of fine books. Inventory #(O9-34).

First Edition. First edition, first printing with "First Edition" stated on the copyright page. Signed by the author Peter Benchley on a professionally tipped in page at the front of the book. Measures approximately 8.5" x 5.5", with 311 numbered pages. This book is in very good plus condition. Minor wear to the edges of the boards. Interior pages are bright and clean. Dust jacket is in very good or better condition. Minor edgewear to the extremities. Original $6.95 price is present on the front flap. "Jaws" 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. Please view the many other rare titles available for purchase at our store. We are always interested in purchasing individual or collections of fine books. Inventory #(O8-58).

Hardcover. Condition: As New. No Jacket. 1st Edition. As New in an As New custom slipcase as issued. #233 / 350 copies of the Numbered Edition by Suntup Press. In a quarter Japanese cloth binding with the cloth covering the lower section of the boards and goatskin covering the upper section. With a laser cut bonded leather fin inset into the cover. With a new exclusive introduction by Wendy Benchley and with six full color illustrations by John Anthony Di Giovanni. Signed by Wendy Benchley and John Anthony Di Giovanni. With a reproduction and sketches of the iconic painting by Roger Kastel used on the original paperback cover and film poster. Bonus content from Peter Benchley's archives includes: the original typed title page, a brainstorming list of possible titles, a letter from Benchley to producer David Brown with feedback on the movie adaptation, and excerpts from Benchley's book "Shark Trouble" highlighting his firsthand account of writing Jaws, selling it to Universal Studios, and working with Steven Spielberg. Printed offset on Mohawk Loop. Housed in a unique capped slipcase featuring a charcoal illustration by Roger Longo printed on pearlescent cloth. With a Little Critterz hand-painted ceramic Great White Shark and custom bookmarks as issued. Another stunning edition by Suntup Press that sold out immediately upon release. We grade our books conservatively to insure your satisfaction. Additional photos available on request. Signed by Illustrator(s).

Hardcover. Condition: New. John Anthony DiGiovnni (illustrator). 1st Edition. This is the lettered edition of Jaws it was limited to 26 copy's done, it is signed by Windy Benchley who wrote the introduction, Illustrator John Anthony DiGiovanni and Rodger Kastel who did the original paper back cover. the book has bradel binding on spin and boards with genuine fish leather it comes in a custom built wooden box with glass porthole on lid and a laser engraved plate saying Orca, this is one beautiful job for this classic. Signed by Illustrator(s).

Hard cover with letter. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. First Edition; First Printing. First British edition. Comes with single paragraph typed and SIGNED letter from Peter Benchley. Dated 1981. (Trace of off-setting at upper tips of letter. Envelope included. ) Near fine in near fine dust jacket with none of the color fading of titles at spine as often encountered. Choice copy of this iconic title. ; 5 3/4" x 7 3/4"; 272 pages.

Slipcased. Condition: Mint. Dust Jacket Condition: Mint. 1st Edition. This book is in mint condition. Still in the shrink wrap that only has a small slit in it to prove that it came with its bookmarks. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. By Artist. Limited & Numbered.