The Magus Finally Released on DVD in the U.S.

Nearly 40 years after it first appeared on the big screen, The Magus has finally been released by 20th Century Fox on DVD in the U.S. This is a beautiful widescreen-format print which is a vast improvement over the European video copies that had been available in the past. Along with the original theatrical trailer, the DVD includes a short documentary on John Fowles,
featuring historical photos, scenes from the film, and
interviews with the following individuals who knew Fowles and his work:

1. Eileen Warburton, Fowles' biographer. Her book John
Fowles--A Life in Two Worlds was published in 2004 (click
here for details).

2. Ray Roberts, Fowles' U.S. editor for many years at Little
Brown publishers.

3. Dianne Vipond, a Fowles scholar and editor of the book
Conversation with John Fowles.

4. Anna Christie, Fowles' step-daughter.

5. David Tringham, a film director who worked on the movie
adaptation of The Magus.

6. Bob Goosmann, John Fowles--The Web Site webmaster.

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