 In 1974 Ivor Powell acknowledged Lodwidge's help with his book "Astrology in the kitchen", and the same year with David Norris she published a book about magic called "The Book of Spells".In 1970 Lodwidge began to develop a career in the movie business, first as a fashion co-ordinator, later as an art director in films and television.However, she became a less active traveller after the death of her mother in 1977.