Amerikaans schrijver, *31.1.1923 Long Branch (New Jersey). Mailer publiceerde nog o.a.
The faith of the graffiti (1974), Some honorable man (1976), A transit to narcissus (1978), The executioner's song (1979; Pulitzerprijs), Ofwomen and their elegance (1980), Marilyn (1981), Pieces andpontifications (1982), Ancient evening (1983), Tough guys don’t dance (1984).Litt. H.Mills, Mailer (1982); P.Manso, Norman. The life and times of Norman Mailer (1984).