The Jaws Log

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The Jaws Log is a behind-the-scenes book by screenwriter Carl Gottlieb that chronicles the making of Steven Spielberg’s 1975 film Jaws, widely regarded as a classic account of film production.

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instanceOf making-of book
non-fiction book
about the production of the film Jaws
associatedWith Jaws franchise
Steven Spielberg
Universal Pictures
author Carl Gottlieb
basedOn the making of Jaws
chronicles day-to-day production of Jaws
post-production challenges
test screenings and release
countryOfOrigin United States of America
surface form: United States
describes collaboration between Carl Gottlieb and Steven Spielberg
location shooting on Martha’s Vineyard
mechanical shark problems
script revisions
studio pressures
features behind-the-scenes anecdotes
interviews with cast and crew
production diary
genre film studies
non-fiction
hasEdition 25th anniversary edition
expanded edition
hasReception critically acclaimed in film circles
hasReputation classic account of film production
includes photographs from the set
production documents excerpts
influenced later making-of film books
language English
medium print
narrativePerspective first-person account
notableFor candid portrayal of filmmaking difficulties
insider view of blockbuster production
pageCount approximately 200 pages
publicationYear 1975
publisher Bantam Books
relatedWork Jaws
surface form: Jaws (1975 film)

Jaws (novel)
subject Jaws
surface form: Jaws (1975 film)

film production
targetAudience cinephiles
fans of Jaws
film students
timePeriodCovered early 1970s
usedAs reference in film schools

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Carl Gottlieb notableWork The Jaws Log