Norman Mailer: Works and Days

Harper's Magazine

American monthly; published 'The Prisoner of Sex' as its March 1971 cover story, a controversy that contributed to editor Willie Morris's resignation and to Mailer's break with the magazine.

Harper’s Magazine, the venerable American monthly, gave “The Prisoner of Sex” (71.10) its March 1971 cover and nearly the whole issue; the number sold out in nine days. The episode contributed to the resignation of editor Willie Morris and to Mailer’s vow never to write for the magazine again (71.1171.13, 71.21).

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Last updated: 2026-06-04