Three JAWS-related Books will be featured during the book signing with author Michael A. Smith:

FINATICS:  50 Years of JAWS -  A look at the cultural impact of the film series in other mediums, including film, television and publishing. The book also highlights (50) fans - the Finatics - of the film from around the world.  Foreword by Academy Award winner Richard Dreyfuss.  Released in June 2025, the book is currently a Classic Horror Award nominee for Book of the Year.

JAWS 2: The Making of the Hollywood Sequel - An in-depth look into the making of the film sequel that changed Hollywood, featuring interviews with cast and crew and over 250 photos.  A 2018 Classic Horror Award nominee for Book of the Year.

ON LOCATION: ON MARTHA'S VINEYARD - The Making of the Movie JAWS - Edith Blake's best-selling 1975 book updated for the film's 50th Anniversary and includes new never-before-seen photos. This edition also includes the updated 45th Anniversary edition, a 2020 Classic Horror Award nominee for Book of the Year. This book purchase also will include a signed book plate by Edith Blake.

About the Author:

A JAWS fan since he first saw the film in September 1975, author Michael A. Smith’s relationship with JAWS includes running the Official Fan Clubs for Richard Dreyfuss and Roy Scheider. He has moderated film panels all over the country with the cast/crew of the film series.  His love for film led him to a career in film promotion and he has received awards for his work on such films as Armageddon, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, and Titanic.  His "LET'S TALK JAWS LIVE!" podcast was the kick-off event for the Official 50th Anniversary Celebration on the Vineyard in June 2025.