A Very Unofficial John Irving Page
Includes a list of books and films, images of the book covers, a compilation of thoughts on "A Prayer for Owen Meany," and a biographical sketch of Irving. |
About The Cider House Rules Author/Screenwriter
[Planned Parenthood] Press release about the novel and its relation to the abortion issue. |
All About Writing, According to Irving
By James Feron. [New York Times] The author discusses writing the end of a chapter first and writing the end of a book first and other writing habits. [Registration required] |
Desire, Ambition and Father
By John Irving. [New York Times] The author reviews "The Good Son" by Craig Nova. [Registration required] |
In Defense of Sentimentality
By John Irving. [New York Times] The author discusses the importance of sentimentality in writing. [Registration required] |
Is Pornography to Blame?
By John Irving. [New York Times] The author responds to letters to the editor about his "Pornography and the New Puritans" essay. [Registration required] |
John Irving and Me
By Jerry Janicki. [Notre Dame Magazine] An essay about the life of a writer. |
John Irving Is God
Includes a list of Irving's books and films, photo gallery, mailing list, and a biography of the author. |
John Irving: 19th-Century Novelist for These Times
By Richard Bernstein. [New York Times] Irving discusses the release of "A Prayer for Owen Meany." [Registration required] |
John Irving: A Novelist Builds Out From Fact to Reach the Truth
By Mel Gussow. [New York Times] A discussion of "A Widow for One Year" and how it relates to the author's own life. [Registration required] |
Keep Passing Open Windows
Site by fan Barb Troyer-Turvey devote to Irving and his works. |
Morrison's Black Fable
By John Irving. [New York Times] The author reviews "Tar Baby" by Toni Morrison. [Registration required] |
needahand.com
Gathering place for readers, with an emphasis on the works of Irving. Includes a forum, polls, and the site owner's thoughts on Irving. [Requires Internet Explorer] |
Pornography and the New Puritans
By John Irving. [New York Times] The author discusses the pornography victims' compensation bill and censorship. [Registration required] |
Pornography and the New Puritans: Letters From Andrea Dworkin and Others
[New York Times] Letters to the editor about Irving's "Pornography and the New Puritans" essay. [Registration required] |
Random House: John Irving
Includes a list of his works, audio books for sale, the author's biography, and a mailing list. |
Random House: The Fourth Hand
Includes a synopsis of the book, a text and an audio excerpt from the book, images of the book jacket you can use as desktop wallpaper, and a mailing list. |
Risking All for Gold and Grizzlies
By John Irving. [New York Times] The author reviews "Seven Rivers West" by Edward Hoagland. [Registration required] |
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