223 - An original copy of the April 2000 issue of National Geographic, Volume 197, Number 4, featuring “Inside the Great White, ” an article by bestselling Jaws author Peter Benchley, with extraordinary underwater photography by his longtime friend and colleague, acclaimed National Geographic photographer David Doubilet. Published 25 years after Jaws became a worldwide phenomenon, the article reveals Benchley's deep admiration for great white sharks and his growing commitment to their conservation. A remarkable collaboration between two legendary ocean storytellers, offering a fascinating new perspective on one of the ocean's most misunderstood predators. The publication is a quarto-format periodical with staple binding and original pictorial wrappers. Unsigned. 10" H x 7" W x 1/4" D.

An original copy of the April 2000 issue of National Geographic, Volume 197, Number 4, featuring “Inside the Great White, ” an article by bestselling Jaws author Peter Benchley, with extraordinary underwater photography by his longtime friend and colleague, acclaimed National Geographic photographer David Doubilet. Published 25 years after Jaws became a worldwide phenomenon, the article reveals Benchley's deep admiration for great white sharks and his growing commitment to their conservation. A remarkable collaboration between two legendary ocean storytellers, offering a fascinating new perspective on one of the ocean's most misunderstood predators. The publication is a quarto-format periodical with staple binding and original pictorial wrappers. Unsigned. 10" H x 7" W x 1/4" D. From the personal collection of Peter Benchley (American, 1940-2006), acclaimed author of Jaws, accomplished diver, and prominent advocate for ocean and shark conservation. Proceeds from the Peter Benchley Collection will benefit five ocean conservation organizations: Peter Benchley Ocean Awards, WildAid, Beneath the Waves, Blue Frontier and Environmental Defense Fund. CONDITION: The magazine is in good overall condition with light shelf wear to the cover edges and corners. There is minor surface scuffing and faint scratching to the back cover advertisement. Interior pages appear clean and well-preserved without visible foxing or tearing. NOTICE TO BIDDERS: The absence of a condition report does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition. Photos are considered part of the condition report. Complete condition information is available by request, please request no later than 24 hours prior to the auction. All lots are offered and sold "as is", and Willow Auctions will not provide refunds based on condition. Timepiece movements, lighting and electrics have not been tested, and art has not been examined out of the frame unless otherwise stated.