mailer

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In his loopy 1957 essay on hipsters, Norman Mailer talked about the “psychic havoc” of living under the threat of nuclear annihilation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 8, 2026

As gonzo journalist Norman Mailer wrote at the time, "Either the convention was sewn up for Humphrey or the convention was soft. No one really knew."

From Salon • Aug. 18, 2024

Give us Bellow with his lion-hunting Henderson, Mailer with his century-swallowing fever dreams!

From New York Times • Jan. 31, 2024

For a final hearing, in July 1976, Wildes brought in Norman Mailer and Gloria Swanson, among others, to testify on Lennon’s behalf, and the INS granted the musician his green card.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 12, 2024

That week at school, Joaquin had turned the corner down the hallway toward his English class and come face-to-face with Birdie and Colin Mailer.

From "Far from the Tree" by Robin Benway