Jaws: Memories From Mather's Vineyard: Revised And Updated Edition by Matt Taylor

(Thank you to Titan Books for providing me with a copy of this book!)

Wow! What a beauty! This large coffee table book will be released from Titan Books on September 2nd and it is the absolute BEST read about one of America's favorite summertime films: Jaws. Plus, it is the 50th anniversary of the movie - how cool is that?! 

So, what's in Jaws: Memories From Martha's Vineyard: Revised And Updated Edition by Matt Taylor? 

(summary from Titan Books)

The filming of Jaws was a landmark event in the history of both movies and the quaint New England island of Martha’s Vineyard, where the geographic isolation necessitated hiring 100s of locals to work as cast and unseen crew. Among them were many professional and amateur photographers with full access to the production. 

Memories compiles their photos and stories for the 1st time into a unique compendium. Movie buffs, SFX enthusiasts, and fans of Jaws will thrill in this definitive volume’s special features:

• Updated edition includes +100 new photos, most previously unseen and many in colour, new interview material with local cast and crew, and an Afterword by Wendy Benchley, wife of Jaws author Peter Benchley.
• Foreword by Steven Spielberg.
• 100s of previously unpublished photos taken by local participants and bystanders, and a detailed account of how the filmmakers chose Martha’s Vineyard as their shooting location.
• Recollections of local crew and cast, including Lee Fierro (Mrs. Kintner), Chris Crawford, real-life captain of the Orca, and Craig Kingsbury, the inspiration for Robert Shaw’s portrayal of maniacal shark hunter Quint.
• Newly illustrated schematics by Jaws Production Designer Joe Alves, explaining the intricacies of the revolutionary sea sled fin mechanism, and his original 1974 storyboards.
• Insight on adapting Jaws from page to screen from Screenwriter Carl Gottlieb, Location Casting Director Shari Rhodes, and more.

How awesome does that sound? A beautiful coffee-table sized book chock full of amazing photographs, personal anecdotes from cast and crew, behind the scenes details about shooting the movie, fascinating information about the famous shark fin, and so much more - who wouldn't want to read about the creation of one of America's favorite summertime films?  I know that I really enjoyed flipping through this book and reading all about Jaws. It was such a thrilling treat. After all,  Jaws is a must-see film, which makes this book a definite must-read.  So, make sure to check it out! 

Thank you to Titan Books for providing me with a copy of this book!