Jaws 1975 Ultimate Guide Magazine

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Limited edition reprint.

The shark that invented the summer blockbuster

The beaches of Amity Island are beautiful at this time of year, and the water’s an inviting shade of… red. Celebrate one of cinema’s all-time classics with our Ultimate Guide to Jaws – a beautifully illustrated, high-end tribute to the film that fused horror, adventure and heroism to unforgettable effect, and changed the movie business forever.

Richly designed and packed with lovingly restored images from the film, this magazine guide follows Jaws on its difficult journey from page to screen, exploring its development, troubled production and colossal cinematic legacy. It’s the stylish, collectable companion to your next trip out to the anxious Amity community – and a fitting tribute to a film whose grip has never loosened.

When Bruce broke down: a masterpiece of restraint

Few films have a backstory as famous as this one. Jaws was nearly sunk by its own monster: the mechanical shark – nicknamed Bruce – malfunctioned so often in the salt water off Martha’s Vineyard that a young Steven Spielberg was forced to shoot around it, suggesting the shark far more than showing it. That happy accident became the film’s masterstroke, turning Jaws into a study in dread where John Williams’ two notes do the work of a thousand special effects. Inside the guide, you’ll discover how a near-disaster became one of the most frightening films ever made.

Expert articles on the making of the film

This guide features a series of absorbing, professionally written articles that examine how the movie was made. You’ll follow the screenplay’s journey from Peter Benchley’s bestselling novel through to Carl Gottlieb’s rewrites, the famously over-budget, over-schedule shoot, and the challenges faced by cast and crew alike. A wealth of trivia, insight and discussion throughout enriches every viewing.

Learn more about the cast and crew

Beyond the film itself, the guide explores the lives and careers of the people who made it. Informative biography features introduce the key cast and crew, from stars Roy Scheider, Robert Shaw, Richard Dreyfuss and Lorraine Gary through to director Steven Spielberg, writer Peter Benchley, producers David Brown and Richard D Zanuck, and cinematographer Bill Butler. It’s the perfect way to deepen your appreciation of a film that rewards a closer look.

Luxury production values throughout

Presented in A4 format (210mm x 297mm), this guide has a sturdy front cover with a luxury gloss laminate that underlines our focus on quality. The full-colour pages are designed with a clean yet vibrant layout that evokes the film’s immortal imagery and lets every still breathe. Our full-colour print processes give even the black-and-white stills a depth and richness that ordinary monochrome printing simply can’t match.

A must-have for every Jaws collector

No fan of Jaws should be without our Ultimate Guide. Whether you’re revisiting a lifelong favourite or discovering Amity’s troubles for the first time, it’s an essential addition to any film collection – a beautiful piece of art and journalism, and another must-have from Classic Monsters.

• 36 pages
• A4 (210mm x 297mm)
• Full colour throughout
• Luxury gloss laminated cover
• Printed on fine silk stock paper

Rated 5/5 by readers. Limited edition reprint – £11.99, in stock.

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