50 Years of JAWS

By Kat La Mantia | April 22 2025 | AdultsChildren'sGeneralAllPop CultureBlog

Steven Spielberg made movie history (and scared generations of beachgoers) when Jaws hit theaters in June of 1975. 50 years later, the quintessential summer blockbuster about a man-eating shark off the New England coast is still a timeless, quotable classic.

With a year of Jaws celebrations in the works, including theater re-releases and in-person tours and events in Martha’s Vineyard, it’s the perfect time to revisit this piece of film history… and maybe finally shake the fear of bloodthirsty sharks in the process. Beyond the original novel by Peter Benchley, our 50th anniversary collection includes art books detailing the production of Jaws, Jaws-themed totes and tees from Out of Print, plus plenty of books on sharks and ocean life!

Check out some of our top picks for the anniversary down below, then click into the title collection to discover even more and add a throwback to this iconic ocean thriller to your summer displays.

You’re Gonna Need a Bigger Title List

9780593896037
Jaws (50th Anniversary) Tote Bag
$22.00 US
May 13, 2024
Merchandise
Out of Print

9780345544148
The classic thriller of shark versus man that inspired the blockbuster Steven Spielberg movie—now in a fiftieth-anniversary edition with an exclusive foreword from the author’s wife, ocean conservation advocate Wendy Benchley
$18.00 US
Aug 06, 2013
5-3/16 x 8
Paperback
368 Pages
Ballantine Books

9781835410370
The 1st account of the making of Jaws to focus on the production’s local participants, featuring 100s of never-before-seen photos, accounts and anecdotes, and a Foreword by Steven Spielberg.Updated with new material for the film’s 50th anniversary. You’re gonna need a bigger coffee table!
$75.00 US
Aug 26, 2025
11-15/16 x 10-3/8
Hardcover
312 Pages
Titan Books

9780593570616
Bite down on some tasty opposites in this first-ever JAWS Little Golden Book based on the classic film in the iconic Funko POP! style!
$5.99 US
Jan 03, 2023
6-5/8 x 8
Hardcover
24 Pages
Golden Books
Age 2-5 years

9780593710074
Dream big with a Little Golden Book biography about Hollywood's most famous director Steven Spielberg. It's the perfect introduction to nonfiction for young readers—as well as fans of all ages!
$5.99 US
Nov 05, 2024
6-5/8 x 8
Hardcover
24 Pages
Golden Books
Age 4-8 years

9780448479354
From Jaws to Lincoln, Who Is Steven Spielberg? tells the story of one of America's greatest living film directors.
$6.99 US
Dec 26, 2013
5-5/16 x 7-5/8
Paperback
112 Pages
Penguin Workshop
Age 8-12 years

A Deep Dive on 50 Fascinating Sharks
9781923049208
Get ready to sink your teeth into this deck of 50 shark cards!
$24.95 US
Jun 04, 2024
5-1/3 x 3-3/4
Other Formats
51 Pages
Smith Street Gift

Portraits
9780847873548
The beauty of the apex predator captured up close and unflinchingly.
$60.00 US
Sep 05, 2023
9 x 12
Hardcover
240 Pages
Rizzoli

A surprise under every flap!
9780744059274
Take your toddler on an ocean adventure in this lift-the-flap pop-up book.
$12.99 US
Nov 29, 2022
8-1/4 x 8-1/4
Board Book
12 Pages
DK Children
Age 0-3 years

9780744033229
A fun shark-themed book packed with puzzles, quizzes, and—of course—lots and lots of stickers!
$6.99 US
May 18, 2021
8-1/2 x 11
Paperback
32 Pages
DK Children
Age 5-7 years

9781602190115
Good Night Martha's Vineyard highlights ferryboats, gingerbread cottages, Aquinnah Cliffs, beaches, Chappy Ferry, Agricultural Fair, Flying Horses Carousel, fishing for striped bass, clambakes, lighthouses, and more. Hoist the sails, we're off to one of the most charming islands in the Atlantic. Young skippers will explore all the beauty, sights, and landmarks this famous island has to offer. This book is part of the bestselling Good Night Our World series, which includes hundreds of titles exploring iconic locations and exciting, child-friendly themes.Many of North America’s most beloved regions are artfully celebrated in these board books designed to soothe children before bedtime while instilling an early appreciation for North America's natural and cultural wonders. Each book stars a multicultural group of people visiting the featured area’s attractions as rhythmic language guides children through the passage of both a single day and the four seasons while saluting the iconic aspects of each place.
$9.95 US
May 28, 2007
6 x 6-1/3
Board Book
20 Pages
Good Night Books
Age 0-3 years

100 Recipes from the Island's Restaurants, Farmers, Fishermen & Food Artisans
9780847829774
Publishers Weekly: Adult Books for Spring 2025 SelectionCelebrate summer any time and wherever you are through the flavors of 100 island recipes and stunning, immersive photographs from America’s summer home destination.
$45.00 US
Mar 11, 2025
8 x 10
Hardcover
256 Pages
Rizzoli