Interviews Reviews

» 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.    http://ourworld.cs.com/irvingpage/

» 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]    http://www.nytimes.com/books/97/06/15/lifetimes/224.html

» Desire, Ambition and Father    By John Irving. [New York Times] The author reviews "The Good Son" by Craig Nova. [Registration required]    http://www.nytimes.com/books/97/06/15/lifetimes/irving-good.html

» In Defense of Sentimentality    By John Irving. [New York Times] The author discusses the importance of sentimentality in writing. [Registration required]    http://www.nytimes.com/books/97/06/15/lifetimes/irving-sentimentality.html

» 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]    http://www.nytimes.com/books/97/06/15/lifetimes/26086.html

» John Irving Is God    Includes a list of Irving's books and films, photo gallery, mailing list, and a biography of the author.    http://www.geocities.com/irvingophile/

» John Irving and Me    By Jerry Janicki. [Notre Dame Magazine] An essay about the life of a writer.    http://www.nd.edu/~ndmag/janisu00.htm

» 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]    http://www.nytimes.com/books/97/06/15/lifetimes/18325.html

» 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]    http://www.nytimes.com/library/books/042898irving-novel.html

» Keep Passing Open Windows    Site by fan Barb Troyer-Turvey devote to Irving and his works.    http://www.corpus-delicti.com/barb/keeppassing.html

» Morrison's Black Fable    By John Irving. [New York Times] The author reviews "Tar Baby" by Toni Morrison. [Registration required]    http://www.nytimes.com/books/97/06/15/lifetimes/irving-tar.html

» Pornography and the New Puritans    By John Irving. [New York Times] The author discusses the pornography victims' compensation bill and censorship. [Registration required]    http://www.nytimes.com/books/97/06/15/lifetimes/25665.html

» 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]    http://www.nytimes.com/books/97/06/15/lifetimes/25885.html

» Random House: John Irving    Includes a list of his works, audio books for sale, the author's biography, and a mailing list.    http://www.randomhouse.com/rhpg/authors/results.pperl?authorid=14109

» 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.    http://www.randomhouse.com/features/johnirving/

» Risking All for Gold and Grizzlies    By John Irving. [New York Times] The author reviews "Seven Rivers West" by Edward Hoagland. [Registration required]    http://www.nytimes.com/books/97/06/15/lifetimes/irving-seven.html

» 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]    http://www.needahand.com