The World According to Garp Resources
WEBSITES
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
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.
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
This interview with Irving focuses on his views on sexual identity, which play a big role in The World According to Garp.
This exhaustive interview doesn't merely look at The World According to Garp—it looks at the entirety of Irving's long career.
Take a look at this brief chat with Irving, in which he discusses his unique writing process and ideology.
VIDEO
Check out this short talk with Irving where he talks about his disciplined—though not entirely consistent—writing habits.
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.
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
This radio piece from author Joshua Braff touches on Irving's place in the modern literary pantheon.
The BBC adapted Garp into an old-school radio play. Slap on a fake mustache and a monocle and go back in time.
IMAGES
Irving attended this legendary prep academy, which provided the inspiration for the Steerling School.
We're adding this one solely on the basis of the ridiculous 80s outfit that Irving wears here. It's amazing.