The World According to Garp Resources

WEBSITES

Irving on the Internet

Want to learn more about Irving's other novels? Check out his website, which provides a gateway into his life and fiction.

MOVIE OR TV PRODUCTIONS

The World According to Garp (IMDB)

Irving's novels consistently have killer blockbuster adaptations, and The World According to Garp is no exception. This classic film stars Robin Williams as T.S. Garp.

The World According to Garp Trailer

Check out this vintage trailer for Garp's film adaptation. As you might be able to tell, the film differs from the book in many respects.

ARTICLES AND INTERVIEWS

Q and A with J.I.

This interview with Irving focuses on his views on sexual identity, which play a big role in The World According to Garp.

The Art of Fiction no. 93: John Irving

This exhaustive interview doesn't merely look at The World According to Garp—it looks at the entirety of Irving's long career.

An Interview with Irving

Take a look at this brief chat with Irving, in which he discusses his unique writing process and ideology.

VIDEO

How Does He Do It?

Check out this short talk with Irving where he talks about his disciplined—though not entirely consistent—writing habits.

John Irving at Home

This intimate interview with Irving is more like a short film than a boring news piece—you're definitely going to want to check this one out.

What's in a Name?

In this interview, Irving talks about growing up without a father—yet another parallel detail he shares with Garp—and the power of naming.

AUDIO

"Proud and Unpretentious: Lessons from John Irving"

This radio piece from author Joshua Braff touches on Irving's place in the modern literary pantheon.

The World According to Garp Radio Serial

The BBC adapted Garp into an old-school radio play. Slap on a fake mustache and a monocle and go back in time.

IMAGES

Phillips Exeter Academy

Irving attended this legendary prep academy, which provided the inspiration for the Steerling School.

Irving on the Cover of Time

We're adding this one solely on the basis of the ridiculous 80s outfit that Irving wears here. It's amazing.