Links
Poetry Foundation
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The Poetry Foundation has a short bio of Updike.
"Showing Ordinary Life as Worth Writing About"
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Another bio, this one from the Academy of Achievement.
Movie or TV Productions
"A&P"
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A short film based on the novel.
Interviews
The Art of Fiction, Number 33
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Read Updike's interview in The Paris Review.
"As Close As You Can Get to the Stars"
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A Salon interview with Updike.
An Interview
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In this video interview, Updike tells you everything you ever wanted to know about his classic short story.
Audios
Eyes tired? Just sit back and listen.
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Author Allegra Goodman reads "A&P" for your listening pleasure.
Images
A Photo
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White-haired Updike looks excited and animated in this shot.
Another Photo
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Here's a young Updike. We imagine Sammy a bit like this.
"John Updike: A Life In Pictures"
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See Updike at various stages of his life.