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
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 (1975 film)
linked to: Jaws

Jaws (novel)
subject Jaws (1975 film)
linked to: Jaws

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