The making of jaws 2 book

The making of the hollywood sequel will not only be an in depth look at the making of one of the first successful sequels in hollywood history but will also examine the effects that. The producers thought the movie was thematically similar to the story for jaws, making. As a huge fan i read this with a big smile on my face. If you are a steven spielberg fan, a jaws fan, or a making of fanatic, you will definitely want to acquire this out of print book, but do not expect it to be another jaws log. The book was okay, but was definitely nothing to write home about. Congdon and benchley brainstormed about the title frequently, with the writer estimating about 125 ideas raised. That didnt deter michael smith from diving headfirst into researching the hollywood sequel, which has ties to the. This lively report about the making of jaws 2 is far from the best book of its type, but it is a fascinating and instructive read that stands alongside the making of the exorcist ii and the making of dune as a pertinent dissection of hollywood calamity. Pisano is the director of the very popular series of jawsfest fan dvds. Cmy documentsmikes shitutilities books pdf formatbenchley, peter jaws. The making of the hollywood sequel, has a big mountain to climb.

Pisano, has been nominated in the category book of the year for the 17th annual rondo hatton classic horror awards. Jun 19, 2015 as steven spielbergs horror classic jaws turns 40, hitfix highlights ten times the films production period was more horrifying than anything happening on screen. The making of the hollywood sequel, which runs a whopping 346 pages, giving fans the full story. The making of the hollywood sequel contains more facts, more interviews and almost 200 new photos, many never seen before, shared by the cast, crew and fans. The making of the hollywood sequel hardback by louis r. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The making of the hollywood sequel photos facebook. Winner of three oscars and the highestgrossing film of its time, jaws was a phenomenon, and this is the only book on how twentysixyearold steven spielberg transformed peter benchleys numberone bestselling novel into the classic film it became. For almost 20 years mike schultz has provided full scale and miniature animatronics, models and gore fx for film, tv, museums and fans. The making of the hollywood sequel kindle edition by pisano, louis r. Spielbergs jaws adaptation cut the mafia and sex subplots.

If you are a fan of jaws, particularly jaws 2, you may want to check out jaws 2 the making of the hollywood sequel. The making of the hollywood sequel book on the way. This book is way better than the two films that came after it and stands as a pretty good read by itself from an alternate time line. Indeed, spielbergs seminal movie jaws, the adaption of peter benchleys summer smash hit novel of the same name, is a massively different story than the one told in the book. Includes footnotes and illustrated with more than 200 rare behindthescenes photos taken by. The making of the hollywood sequel uncovers a generous number of original storyboard drawings that map out several key sequences, many involving the shark. A documentary giving film fans a behindthescenes look at the making of this sequel to the nowclassic horror movie that had viewers too scared to go into the water. Hired by spielberg as a screenwriter to work with him on the set while the movie was being made, carl gottlieb, an actor and writer, was there. He was a tv interviewer in jaws, played bit parts in other films, and appeared onscreen as an interviewee in e. Over 300 pages long, the book includes new interviews with pretty much everyone who had a role in the making of the film, including sid sheinberg, jeannot szwarc, carl gottlieb, joe alves. Jaws 2 the making of the hollywood sequel is their first book. I let out a big sigh when i was done, put everything in a box and sealed it.

Oct 12, 2018 thank you for allowing me to join your group. Jun 10, 2018 to celebrate the 40th anniversary of one of the most popular and influential movie sequels, the updated and expanded edition of jaws 2. A documentary giving film fans a behind the scenes look at the making of this sequel to the nowclassic horror movie that had viewers too scared to go into the water. Memories from marthas vineyard book page by page flip. This is the official page for art directorproduction designerdirector joe alves.

Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading jaws 2. Titan books is known for their attractive, filmsavvy titles, which is why its exciting news that the publisher has released an expanded second edition of jaws. Jaws was released at a time when cynicism about the government ran highthis was not only the era of watergate, but also the parallax view, all the presidents men, and the three days of the. After filming was over, with spielbergs cooperation, gottlieb chronicled the extraordinary yearlong adventure in the jaws log, which was first published in 1975 and has sold more than two million copies. The making of the hollywood sequel author visits fox 4 fox4 news kansas city. Jaws free pdf, doc, epub, rtf free download ebook pdf. It is an indepth look at the making of our favorite sequel and tells the story that the jaws 2 log couldnt. Jan 01, 1978 ive seen jaws and jaws 3d and even had a few friends who were extras in jaws 3d, but i somehow never got to see jaws 2. Id urge any jaws 2 fan to buy this book in a heartbeat, and make your own minds up.

Steven spielbergs jaws, which stands today as one of the most revered movies of all time, a nearperfect blend of casting, acting and visual storytelling that wears its 40yearsandcounting quite well. Unfortunately, it also gives us a fairly clear view of the mechanism that makes the sharks. It is the sequel to steven spielbergs jaws, and the second installment in the jaws franchise. Updated and expanded edition hardback by smith, michael a. The making of the hollywood sequel and over 8 million other books are available for amazon kindle. The making of steven spielbergs jaws video 1995 imdb. The thing that i loved about the making of jaws was not the fact that the special edition dvd featured a shorter version of the documentary than the special edition vhs both of which i own because im just a geek like that but the fact that it covers every aspect of production from peter benchleys original conception of the story of jaws all the way to the public reception of the completed. Top 10 funniest super bowl commercials of 2020 extended. The original film is better than its book but this book didnt make it to the screen so its almost like a spin off of sorts from the much maligned and deservedly so series that followed the unrepeatable greatness of the first film. In the making of jaws 2 2001 dvd documentary, director jeannot szwarc recounted the day when he was informed that his island set was on its way to cuba. Another detail left out of the movie from the book. Includes interviews with the writer, director, and other members of the creative staff who relate some of their experiences with.

Jaws 2 will always be the best sequel but thats not too difficult. Theres a fascination about almost every aspect of the films production the script, the acting, the music, the special effects, the cinematography, the logistics. I am the author of a book detailing the making of the film jaws 2. This expanded edition includes a photo section, an introduction by benchley, and an afterword by gottlieb that gives updates about the people and events involved in the film, ultimately. In all the vast and unknown depths of hollywood how could there be only one. Includes footnotes and illustrated with more than 200 rare behindthescenes photos taken by the. As close as youll get to a spin off continuation novel featuring chief brody and co. Jaws the making of a best seller nyt magazine april 1974 posted by jake on september 17, 2012 1 comment 42,451 views another great article on from, the making of a best seller from the april 21, 1974 issue of the new york times magazine.

Smith is the cofounder of and is a longserving officer of the kansas city film critics circle. The making of the hollywood sequel expanded edition by michael a. To celebrate the 40th anniversary of one of the most popular and influential movie sequels, the updated and expanded edition of jaws 2. Whereas gottleib was presenting his story from the showbiz perspective. The book also boasts a large number of rare behindthescenes photographs, including some showcasing the material shot under hancocks direction. Memories from marthas vineyard by titan books first edition 2012 312 pages royalty free music provided by collecting for the love, joy, and art of it. You can tell the guys who wrote the book love this classic sequel.

Jun 09, 2015 according to the dvd commentary, this was the only take of this shot where everybodys timing was right. Jaws 2 is one of those weirder than life scenarios only hollywood could concoct. Rare, behindthescenes photos from the making of jaws. The novel still did not have a title until twenty minutes before production of the book. Song the underwater siege from the jaws soundtrack artist john williams. Jaws by peter benchley in doc, epub, rtf download e book. The haunting of amity island june 20th, 2010 marks the 35th anniversary of the release of the movie jaws.

Open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form. This is all from the islanders perspective and particularly good at naming when and where locations were used. To date, carl gottliebs book the jaws log, is the bestselling book. A huge new book and yet another documentary are still unravelling its mysteries. I love making of movie books and so was excited to find this on the much under appreciated jaws 2. This book is really terrible and looks as if it was written by an enthusiastic year old. The making of the hollywood sequel and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. As sequels go, jaws 2 had one of the hardest acts to follow in cinema history. This past friday, the first official teaser image and title of the upcoming book detailing the making of the 1978 film jaws 2 was released. Jaws 2 is a 1978 american thriller film directed by jeannot szwarc and cowritten by carl gottlieb. The best laid plans of mice and men and sharks, and movie producers, directors, writers, actors, midgets often go awry. Dec 22, 2015 some people scoffed at the idea of writing a book about the making of jaws 2.

The film stars roy scheider as police chief martin brody, with lorraine gary and murray hamilton reprising their respective roles as martins wife ellen brody and mayor larry vaughn. The making of the hollywood sequel, a book written by media mikes cofounder michael a. The making of the hollywood sequel author visits fox 4. Unlike gottliebs book, which hurries towards the second half of production, edith blake takes the time to smell the barnacles along the way. Sep 27, 2015 although jaws 2 doesnt get a lot of space in the book, it did fill in the details on the original plans for the film, which was massively retooled after a break in production midfilming. This version is 530 pages long and contains over 400 images, many of them from the cast and crew and never before seen. Its not a perfect book by any stretch but i certainly enjoyed it. The making of the hollywood sequel, updated and expanded edition. My name is michael smith and i am the coauthor of the new book jaws 2. Features cast, crew, and hundreds of neverbeforeseen photos. Oct 20, 2015 benchleys novels have inspired several movies and teleplays, and the author had a hand in some of them sometimes as an actor. Due to not being anchored properly, it once drifted away into the ocean, and the production had to go out and tug it back. The making of the movie jaws on location on marthas vineyard was written by islander edith blake, who took publicity photographs and followed the crew around.

Wonderful visit to sacramento for a book signing and jaws screening event with dennis prince and. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. So, when i saw the paperback at my local thrift store, i thought id give it a try. Dec 18, 2011 jaws is a movie that just keeps on giving. At the back of this book, it also advertises a new book in the works entitled the jaws companion which looks like more of the same but probably an az of all things jaws. Anyone read the new jaws 2the making of the hollywood sequel. Book highlights making of jaws 2 in fwb, destin, navarre. Just put out an expanded edition for the 40th anniversary of the film.

Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. The community for fans of jaws, steven spielberg, sharks. Film critic russ simmons chats with michael smith, arguably the worlds biggest jaws fan. While there is a ton of great information about the making of jaws 2 in jaws 2.