Peter Benchley made sharks terrifying, publishers rich, and Hollywood very, very happy. Read how: themadridreview.com/f/7-from-the... #jaws #sharks #peterbenchley #bestseller
7 FROM THE SEVENTIES: Peter Benchley — Jaws (1974)
The Shark That Ate Publishing and the World
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September 22, 2026 at 4:10 AM
Peter Benchley made sharks terrifying, publishers rich, and Hollywood very, very happy. Read how: themadridreview.com/f/7-from-the... #jaws #sharks #peterbenchley #bestseller
1️⃣1️⃣ #BingoCifiCat
Sang, dents i una amenaça que espera sota l'aigua. Però Tauró és molt més: terror, tensió i una crítica ferotge a l'avarícia i als interessos econòmics quan es posen per davant de les persones.
✅️ Sᴀɴɢ
𝐓𝐚𝐮𝐫ó
#PeterBenchley
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Sang, dents i una amenaça que espera sota l'aigua. Però Tauró és molt més: terror, tensió i una crítica ferotge a l'avarícia i als interessos econòmics quan es posen per davant de les persones.
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𝐓𝐚𝐮𝐫ó
#PeterBenchley
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September 11, 2026 at 9:03 PM
1️⃣1️⃣ #BingoCifiCat
Sang, dents i una amenaça que espera sota l'aigua. Però Tauró és molt més: terror, tensió i una crítica ferotge a l'avarícia i als interessos econòmics quan es posen per davant de les persones.
✅️ Sᴀɴɢ
𝐓𝐚𝐮𝐫ó
#PeterBenchley
@obscuraed.bsky.social
Sang, dents i una amenaça que espera sota l'aigua. Però Tauró és molt més: terror, tensió i una crítica ferotge a l'avarícia i als interessos econòmics quan es posen per davant de les persones.
✅️ Sᴀɴɢ
𝐓𝐚𝐮𝐫ó
#PeterBenchley
@obscuraed.bsky.social
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#PeterBenchley
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𝐓𝐚𝐮𝐫𝐨
#PeterBenchley
@obscuraed.bsky.social
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Tauró
Tornaràs a tenir por a la mar. Amity és un petit poble …
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September 9, 2026 at 10:05 PM
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#PeterBenchley
@obscuraed.bsky.social
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𝐓𝐚𝐮𝐫𝐨
#PeterBenchley
@obscuraed.bsky.social
www.goodreads.com/book/show/25...
𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐥
#AlanMoore
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@obscuraed.bsky.social
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𝐓𝐚𝐮𝐫𝐨
#PeterBenchley
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Mencions honorífiques
-Projecte Hail Mary #andyweirauthor @maimes.bsky.social
-El cantar de Heike III #Eijiyoshikawa
@satoriediciones.bsky.social
-Tauró #PeterBenchley @obscuraed.bsky.social
-Grupo de Apoyo para Final Girls @grady_hendrix @booketplaneta.bsky.social
- Blood Lines #AngelaMarsons
-Projecte Hail Mary #andyweirauthor @maimes.bsky.social
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@satoriediciones.bsky.social
-Tauró #PeterBenchley @obscuraed.bsky.social
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August 31, 2026 at 6:17 PM
Mencions honorífiques
-Projecte Hail Mary #andyweirauthor @maimes.bsky.social
-El cantar de Heike III #Eijiyoshikawa
@satoriediciones.bsky.social
-Tauró #PeterBenchley @obscuraed.bsky.social
-Grupo de Apoyo para Final Girls @grady_hendrix @booketplaneta.bsky.social
- Blood Lines #AngelaMarsons
-Projecte Hail Mary #andyweirauthor @maimes.bsky.social
-El cantar de Heike III #Eijiyoshikawa
@satoriediciones.bsky.social
-Tauró #PeterBenchley @obscuraed.bsky.social
-Grupo de Apoyo para Final Girls @grady_hendrix @booketplaneta.bsky.social
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Book 178:
JAWS - Peter Benchley 🎧🆑🦈🔪💙📚🩸📗
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spielberg’s film classic improves upon the original blockbuster novel in almost every way: it can’t get inside the cold blooded predator mind of a pure killing machine. #HorrorClassic #Jaws #PeterBenchley #NeverGoBackInTheWater #LateForSharkWeek
JAWS - Peter Benchley 🎧🆑🦈🔪💙📚🩸📗
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spielberg’s film classic improves upon the original blockbuster novel in almost every way: it can’t get inside the cold blooded predator mind of a pure killing machine. #HorrorClassic #Jaws #PeterBenchley #NeverGoBackInTheWater #LateForSharkWeek
August 10, 2026 at 6:36 AM
Book 178:
JAWS - Peter Benchley 🎧🆑🦈🔪💙📚🩸📗
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spielberg’s film classic improves upon the original blockbuster novel in almost every way: it can’t get inside the cold blooded predator mind of a pure killing machine. #HorrorClassic #Jaws #PeterBenchley #NeverGoBackInTheWater #LateForSharkWeek
JAWS - Peter Benchley 🎧🆑🦈🔪💙📚🩸📗
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spielberg’s film classic improves upon the original blockbuster novel in almost every way: it can’t get inside the cold blooded predator mind of a pure killing machine. #HorrorClassic #Jaws #PeterBenchley #NeverGoBackInTheWater #LateForSharkWeek
Tauró
Tornaràs a tenir por a la mar. Amity és un petit poble …
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August 7, 2026 at 7:06 PM
TBR Agost 📚
- El cantar de Heike III #Eijiyoshikawa #satorilibros
- El Pou De L'ascensió @brandonsanderson.com @maimes.bsky.social
- Tauró #PeterBenchley @obscuraed.bsky.social
- Sé lo que hicisteis El Último Verano #loisduncan #eddimocultas
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- El cantar de Heike III #Eijiyoshikawa #satorilibros
- El Pou De L'ascensió @brandonsanderson.com @maimes.bsky.social
- Tauró #PeterBenchley @obscuraed.bsky.social
- Sé lo que hicisteis El Último Verano #loisduncan #eddimocultas
⤵️
August 1, 2026 at 6:20 PM
TBR Agost 📚
- El cantar de Heike III #Eijiyoshikawa #satorilibros
- El Pou De L'ascensió @brandonsanderson.com @maimes.bsky.social
- Tauró #PeterBenchley @obscuraed.bsky.social
- Sé lo que hicisteis El Último Verano #loisduncan #eddimocultas
⤵️
- El cantar de Heike III #Eijiyoshikawa #satorilibros
- El Pou De L'ascensió @brandonsanderson.com @maimes.bsky.social
- Tauró #PeterBenchley @obscuraed.bsky.social
- Sé lo que hicisteis El Último Verano #loisduncan #eddimocultas
⤵️
Finally reading Peter Benchley’s Jaws after loving Spielberg’s film for years. I’m fascinated by how different the novel is.
#PeterBenchley #Jaws #Books
#PeterBenchley #Jaws #Books
July 26, 2026 at 12:46 PM
Finally reading Peter Benchley’s Jaws after loving Spielberg’s film for years. I’m fascinated by how different the novel is.
#PeterBenchley #Jaws #Books
#PeterBenchley #Jaws #Books
Une lecture qui m’a replongé des années en arrière.
Relire Jaws, le roman de Peter Benchley qui a inspiré le célèbre film de Steven Spielberg, a réveillé une belle dose de nostalgie.
👉Mon avis complet :
lecture-evasion.com/peter-benchl...
#Lecture #Jaws #PeterBenchley #AvisLecture #LectureEvasion
Relire Jaws, le roman de Peter Benchley qui a inspiré le célèbre film de Steven Spielberg, a réveillé une belle dose de nostalgie.
👉Mon avis complet :
lecture-evasion.com/peter-benchl...
#Lecture #Jaws #PeterBenchley #AvisLecture #LectureEvasion
July 25, 2026 at 4:47 PM
Une lecture qui m’a replongé des années en arrière.
Relire Jaws, le roman de Peter Benchley qui a inspiré le célèbre film de Steven Spielberg, a réveillé une belle dose de nostalgie.
👉Mon avis complet :
lecture-evasion.com/peter-benchl...
#Lecture #Jaws #PeterBenchley #AvisLecture #LectureEvasion
Relire Jaws, le roman de Peter Benchley qui a inspiré le célèbre film de Steven Spielberg, a réveillé une belle dose de nostalgie.
👉Mon avis complet :
lecture-evasion.com/peter-benchl...
#Lecture #Jaws #PeterBenchley #AvisLecture #LectureEvasion
In the town of Amity, the only thing more dangerous than the Great White shark in the water is the human greed on the shore. #Jaws #PeterBenchley #BookSummary #SurvivalHorror #AmityIsland #AdrianBrody #Thriller #GreatWhiteShark #ClassicThriller #BookReview #BookSky youtu.be/_jjDM50sk74
JAWS: The Terrifying Ending the Movie Didn't Show You
YouTube video by 5 Minute Book Report
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July 22, 2026 at 2:43 AM
In the town of Amity, the only thing more dangerous than the Great White shark in the water is the human greed on the shore. #Jaws #PeterBenchley #BookSummary #SurvivalHorror #AmityIsland #AdrianBrody #Thriller #GreatWhiteShark #ClassicThriller #BookReview #BookSky youtu.be/_jjDM50sk74
𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐩𝐭 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 "𝐉𝐚𝐰𝐬" 𝐛𝐲 𝐏𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐥𝐞𝐲
The novel tells the story of a shark terrorising a beachside community, and the men assigned to kill it.
This excerpt describes when the marine scientist goes into the water, protected by the cage.
#books
#fiction #jaws
#thingsthatmadeanimpression
The novel tells the story of a shark terrorising a beachside community, and the men assigned to kill it.
This excerpt describes when the marine scientist goes into the water, protected by the cage.
#books
#fiction #jaws
#thingsthatmadeanimpression
July 11, 2026 at 2:15 AM
𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐩𝐭 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 "𝐉𝐚𝐰𝐬" 𝐛𝐲 𝐏𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐥𝐞𝐲
The novel tells the story of a shark terrorising a beachside community, and the men assigned to kill it.
This excerpt describes when the marine scientist goes into the water, protected by the cage.
#books
#fiction #jaws
#thingsthatmadeanimpression
The novel tells the story of a shark terrorising a beachside community, and the men assigned to kill it.
This excerpt describes when the marine scientist goes into the water, protected by the cage.
#books
#fiction #jaws
#thingsthatmadeanimpression
On this day in 1975 the film "Jaws" was released. Swimming in the ocean would never have the same appeal.
#Jaws #PeterBenchley #StevenSpielburg #CarlGottlieb #RoyScheider #RobertShaw #RichardDreyfuss #LorraineGary #MurrayHamilton
#Jaws #PeterBenchley #StevenSpielburg #CarlGottlieb #RoyScheider #RobertShaw #RichardDreyfuss #LorraineGary #MurrayHamilton
June 20, 2026 at 6:05 PM
On this day in 1975 the film "Jaws" was released. Swimming in the ocean would never have the same appeal.
#Jaws #PeterBenchley #StevenSpielburg #CarlGottlieb #RoyScheider #RobertShaw #RichardDreyfuss #LorraineGary #MurrayHamilton
#Jaws #PeterBenchley #StevenSpielburg #CarlGottlieb #RoyScheider #RobertShaw #RichardDreyfuss #LorraineGary #MurrayHamilton
This movie was the worst thing that ever happened to sharks. 🦈
Both #peterbenchley and #stevenspielberg would later express deep regret and apologize for the irreputable damage that was done to sharks.
Both #peterbenchley and #stevenspielberg would later express deep regret and apologize for the irreputable damage that was done to sharks.
June 4, 2026 at 10:55 AM
This movie was the worst thing that ever happened to sharks. 🦈
Both #peterbenchley and #stevenspielberg would later express deep regret and apologize for the irreputable damage that was done to sharks.
Both #peterbenchley and #stevenspielberg would later express deep regret and apologize for the irreputable damage that was done to sharks.
ICYMI:
guycyborg.blogspot.com/2024/04/crea...
#creature #peterbenchley #craigtnelson #kimcatrall #giancarloesposito #horror #miniseries
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#creature #peterbenchley #craigtnelson #kimcatrall #giancarloesposito #horror #miniseries
Creature (1998)
Based on a book by Peter Benchley, this mini-series made for tv (of course) tried to capitalise on the moderate success of another one of ...
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May 11, 2026 at 4:31 AM
Happy Birthday Peter Benchley. (RIP)🦈🐙🩸⛵🌊 #HappyBirthdayPeterBenchley #PeterBenchley #Birthday #Legends #Jaws #TheIsland #TheDeep #WhiteShark #SharkTrouble #Beast
May 8, 2026 at 7:34 PM
Happy Birthday Peter Benchley. (RIP)🦈🐙🩸⛵🌊 #HappyBirthdayPeterBenchley #PeterBenchley #Birthday #Legends #Jaws #TheIsland #TheDeep #WhiteShark #SharkTrouble #Beast
Today we celebrate the birthday of American author, screenwriter, and ocean activist Peter Benchley, born today in 1940. Known for writing the novel Jaws and co-writing its film adaptation, he also wrote The Deep, The Island, Beast, and White Shark. #PeterBenchley
May 8, 2026 at 2:24 PM
Today we celebrate the birthday of American author, screenwriter, and ocean activist Peter Benchley, born today in 1940. Known for writing the novel Jaws and co-writing its film adaptation, he also wrote The Deep, The Island, Beast, and White Shark. #PeterBenchley
The late Peter Benchley, author of Jaws, was born on this day in 1940 #horrorcommunity #horrorfamily #horrorhistory #jaws #peterbenchley
May 8, 2026 at 1:31 PM
The late Peter Benchley, author of Jaws, was born on this day in 1940 #horrorcommunity #horrorfamily #horrorhistory #jaws #peterbenchley
'Writing is sweat and drudgery most of the time. And you have to love it in order to endure the solitude and the discipline.' ~Peter Benchley #peterbenchley #jaws #botd #writingsky #famousauthors
Literary Birthday – 8 May – Peter Benchley
Peter Benchley was an American author, best known for his novel Jaws and its movie adaptation.
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May 8, 2026 at 11:54 AM
'Writing is sweat and drudgery most of the time. And you have to love it in order to endure the solitude and the discipline.' ~Peter Benchley #peterbenchley #jaws #botd #writingsky #famousauthors
Happy 86th birthday to #PeterBenchley. The man who wrote the book #Jaws and yes the movie Jaws is actually based on a book. I was shocked when I found that out.
May 8, 2026 at 11:02 AM
Happy 86th birthday to #PeterBenchley. The man who wrote the book #Jaws and yes the movie Jaws is actually based on a book. I was shocked when I found that out.
"The great fish moved silently through the night water."
🦈 Remembering #PeterBenchley, American novelist (Jaws), #BOTD 8 May 1940. He cameos in the film #Jaws as the news reporter. #Literature #Film
🦈 Remembering #PeterBenchley, American novelist (Jaws), #BOTD 8 May 1940. He cameos in the film #Jaws as the news reporter. #Literature #Film
May 8, 2026 at 4:13 AM
"The great fish moved silently through the night water."
🦈 Remembering #PeterBenchley, American novelist (Jaws), #BOTD 8 May 1940. He cameos in the film #Jaws as the news reporter. #Literature #Film
🦈 Remembering #PeterBenchley, American novelist (Jaws), #BOTD 8 May 1940. He cameos in the film #Jaws as the news reporter. #Literature #Film
Revisiting these books I first read as a child.
#jawsmovie #richardmatheson #peterbenchley #horrorpaperbacks
#jawsmovie #richardmatheson #peterbenchley #horrorpaperbacks
March 26, 2026 at 10:15 PM
Revisiting these books I first read as a child.
#jawsmovie #richardmatheson #peterbenchley #horrorpaperbacks
#jawsmovie #richardmatheson #peterbenchley #horrorpaperbacks
One of the best opening chapters to a novel you’ll read. Revisiting this classic after 50 years with the new edition. #Jaws #PeterBenchley
March 9, 2026 at 6:41 PM
One of the best opening chapters to a novel you’ll read. Revisiting this classic after 50 years with the new edition. #Jaws #PeterBenchley
"Bilmiyoruz. Bilemeyiz. Dün buradaydı. Bugün değil. Bu konuda yapabileceğimiz bir şey de yok!"
#PeterBenchley
Amerika'lı yazarın aramızdan ayrılışının 20. yılında saygıyla..
#PeterBenchley
Amerika'lı yazarın aramızdan ayrılışının 20. yılında saygıyla..
February 13, 2026 at 10:52 AM
"Bilmiyoruz. Bilemeyiz. Dün buradaydı. Bugün değil. Bu konuda yapabileceğimiz bir şey de yok!"
#PeterBenchley
Amerika'lı yazarın aramızdan ayrılışının 20. yılında saygıyla..
#PeterBenchley
Amerika'lı yazarın aramızdan ayrılışının 20. yılında saygıyla..
Died #otd Peter Benchley (1940-2006), American author, screenwriter, and ocean activist, 20 years ago today #PeterBenchleylife story...
February 11, 2026 at 7:45 AM
Died #otd Peter Benchley (1940-2006), American author, screenwriter, and ocean activist, 20 years ago today #PeterBenchleylife story...