Monster Man: The Frank Mundus Story - Rare Paperback Edition (1986)

This rare 1986 paperback edition of "Monster Man" by Robert F. Boggs tells the story of Frank Mundus — the legendary Montauk shark fisherman who inspired Quint in Steven Spielberg's JAWS. Original editions have become increasingly scarce, making this a sought-after piece for serious JAWS collectors.

This particular copy was stored aboard a Montauk fishing boat since 1986. The book was owned by a former charter captain who was an acquaintance of and operated in the same waters as Mundus himself. While showing its age with spine creasing and naturally yellowed pages, the binding remains solid and all pages are intact and readable.

"Monster Man" captures a pivotal era when sharks were viewed as trophies rather than the essential apex predators we now understand them to be. While Mundus's legacy is complex — his influence on JAWS contributed to harmful misconceptions about sharks — this book serves as an important historical document of changing attitudes toward ocean conservation.

Please Note: This is a vintage used book with the character expected from nearly 40 years of seaside storage. 

Details:

• Title: Monster Man
• Author: Robert F. Boggs
• Publication Year: 1986
• Format: Paperback
• Condition: Used, readable, complete
• Provenance: Montauk collection