BENCHLEY, Peter.
The Deep.
New York: Doubleday & Company, Inc. , 1976.
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"You could start now, and spend another forty years learning about the sea without running out of new things to know": First Edition of Peter Benchley's The Deep
First edition of this action-suspense novel from the author of Jaws. Octavo, original publisher's half-cloth. Fine in a near fine dust jacket. Jacket logo and design by Alex Gotfryd. Jacket illustration by William Maughan.
Peter Benchley (1940–2006) was an American novelist and journalist best known for his bestselling novel Jaws (1974), which helped redefine the modern thriller and was later adapted into Steven Spielberg’s influential 1975 film. Although his early success was tied to depictions of dangerous sea creatures, his later career reflected a shift toward marine conservation advocacy, as he became increasingly concerned with the protection of ocean ecosystems. The Deep (1976) by Peter Benchley is a suspense novel following a young couple who, while scuba diving off the coast of Bermuda, discover a sunken ship containing both valuable artifacts and a cache of dangerous contraband. As they become entangled in a high-stakes conflict with criminals seeking to recover the hidden treasure, the narrative blends elements of thriller and maritime exploration.
The Deep.
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