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Talk:An American Dream Expanded

2019-04-28T19:39:46Z

JVbird: /* MR Articles for this Project */

Welcome to the digital Humanities project, ''AAD'' Expanded. This page will facilitate the discussion on the development of this project, beginning in the spring of 2019.

==Purview==
This project aims to create a critical and cultural context around the composition and subsequent reaction to [[Norman Mailer]]’s novel ''[[An American Dream]]''. It will begin with [[J. Michael Lennon]]’s 2004 ''Norman Mailer's Letters on ''An American Dream'', 1963–1969''. Additional interviews, reviews, essays, and miscellany will be added as they are collected, permissions cleared, and digitized.

==Access==
Participation requires:

# '''An account on Project Mailer'''. This cannot be created by users, but must be done by the editor, [[Gerald R. Lucas]]. [[grl:Contact|Send him an email]] requesting an account (please include the username you would like).
# '''Access to original documents'''. Original documents are stored on [https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1GGktIf5f9wvHRjf-uKi2oCQkWAP1S5d0?usp=sharing Google Drive]. Please request access using your Google account. There will be numerous source documents we will be working with on this project.

==To Do==
See the to-do list on the talk page for ''[[AAD:Letters|Norman Mailer's Letters on ''An American Dream'', 1963–1969]]''.

{{to do|2}}

==Discussion==
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{{reply to|grlucas}} Link to my PM Sandbox. Please give feedback when you can and let me know if I have linked this to the wrong location. Thanks! [[User:Dmcgonagill/sandbox|Dmcgonagill/sandbox for PM]]([[User:Dmcgonagill|Dmcgonagill]] ([[User talk:Dmcgonagill|talk]]) 12:43, 30 March 2019 (UTC))
::{{reply to|grlucas}} My article is ready to be moved from my sandbox to PM. Am I supposed to move it or are you supposed to review it and then move it?--[[User:Dillbug|Dillbug]] ([[User talk:Dillbug|talk]]) 17:53, 2 April 2019 (UTC)
:::{{reply to| Dillbug}} OK, looking good, but it's not quite ready. All citations should be formatted correctly using the citation templates for whatever it is you're citing, like a [[Template:Cite_book|book]] or [[w:Template:Cite_journal|journal article]]. Simply cut and paste the template and fill in the info for each reference (many can already be found on the site's [[Criticism|crit bibliography]]). Use [[Existentialism, Violent Liberation, and Racialized Masculinities: Norman Mailer’s “The White Negro” and An American Dream|McKinley's article]] as a guide. The notice up top does not really make sense, either. Next, you need to convert all parenthetical citations to [[Template:Sfn|shortened footnotes]]. Again, use the McKinley article for your reference. I'll do one or two for you as an example. Finally, I see some typos. Be sure you proof it well. Thanks. (I fixed the beginning for you and gave you some examples to work with.) —[[User:Grlucas|Grlucas]] ([[User talk:Grlucas|talk]]) 21:25, 2 April 2019 (UTC)

{{reply to|Grlucas}} Dr. Lucas, I tried to add two articles from the Misc. drive and am having issues with getting the image. I am going to continue to try and add the images.--[[User:Dillbug|Dillbug]] ([[User talk:Dillbug|talk]]) 18:28, 10 April 2019 (UTC)

{{reply to|Grlucas}} I have attempted to post a review, an article to the Gallery, and a Snippet. Please advise if I have done so correctly. I would like to do more but do not want to until I am sure I am on the right track.--[[User:Dillbug|Dillbug]] ([[User talk:Dillbug|talk]]) 16:57, 16 April 2019 (EDT)
:{{reply to| Dillbug}} Looking good. I cleaned up the language a bit. —[[User:Grlucas|Grlucas]] ([[User talk:Grlucas|talk]]) 07:51, 17 April 2019 (EDT)
{{reply to|Grlucas}} Please take a look at the news paper review by William F. Buckley, Jr. at [[User:Dillbug/sandbox.review#Sort_of_Conservative]] and see if the review is ready to be moved to the main page. Thank you.--[[User:Dillbug|Dillbug]] ([[User talk:Dillbug|talk]]) 20:22, 16 April 2019 (EDT)
:{{reply to| Dillbug}} Check spelling of his name. Mailer should only be linked once — usually the first time he is mentioned. Otherwise, proofread and it looks good. —[[User:Grlucas|Grlucas]] ([[User talk:Grlucas|talk]]) 07:51, 17 April 2019 (EDT)
::{{reply to|Grlucas}} I have made the necessary corrections. I do believe, the article is now ready to be moved. Do you want me to try to move it, or will you?--[[User:Dillbug|Dillbug]] ([[User talk:Dillbug|talk]]) 11:59, 17 April 2019 (EDT)

{{reply to |grlucas}} Feeling ready to post this review or edit with further direction or model from you on desired formatting. Please take a look and advise. Thanks! [[User:Dmcgonagill/sandbox/review]] ~~([[User:Dmcgonagill|Dmcgonagill]] ([[User talk:Dmcgonagill|talk]]) 12:01, 17 April 2019 (EDT))

{{reply to |grlucas}} I uploaded envelope from misc folder but due to lack of access to a pdf convertor, it stays in that form and appears to be of little value on Wiki. Searched internet for work arounds but found nothing. I'm leaving upload but not adding it to gallery. Please advise. Thanks! ~~([[User:Dmcgonagill|Dmcgonagill]] ([[User talk:Dmcgonagill|talk]]) 14:51, 17 April 2019 (EDT))
:{{reply to| Dmcgonagill}} Yes, that's right. I would have to install the PDF viewer here. Do you think I should? —[[User:Grlucas|Grlucas]] ([[User talk:Grlucas|talk]]) 19:52, 17 April 2019 (EDT)
::{{reply to|grlucas}} Yes, please. Increased group contribution would result. Thank you! ~~([[User:Dmcgonagill|Dmcgonagill]] ([[User talk:Dmcgonagill|talk]]) 09:07, 18 April 2019 (EDT))
:::{{reply to| Dmcgonagill}} OK, but give me a bit of time. I'll get to is ASAP. —[[User:Grlucas|Grlucas]] ([[User talk:Grlucas|talk]]) 10:42, 18 April 2019 (EDT)

{{reply to|Grlucas}} I edited the advertising copy for the gallery. Please take a look at the link and let me know if I am supposed to add the reviews that have been crossed out. I did not know how to cross through them once posted. [[An_American_Dream_Expanded/Advertising_Copy]] Thank you.--[[User:Dillbug|Dillbug]] ([[User talk:Dillbug|talk]]) 12:20, 23 April 2019 (EDT)
:{{reply to| Dillbug}} Nice work. I took out the third image, since it was only of a blank page. You needn't worry about the x-out items, unless you want. —[[User:Grlucas|Grlucas]] ([[User talk:Grlucas|talk]]) 07:38, 24 April 2019 (EDT)
{{reply to|Grlucas}} Dr. Lucas, I transcribed the letter in my Trotter sandbox. Please review and advise on what to do for the illegible words. Thank you. [[User:Mango Masala|Mango Masala]] ([[User talk:Mango Masala|talk]]) 12:32, 23 April 2019 (EDT)
:{{reply to|Mango Masala}} Could you give me a link, please? Thanks. —07:38, 24 April 2019 (EDT)
::{{reply to|Grlucas}} Thank you for reviewing. [[User:Mango Masala|Mango Masala]] ([[User talk:Mango Masala|talk]]) 10:52, 24 April 2019 (EDT)
:::{{reply to|Grlucas|Mango Masala}} I reviewed your Trotter letter at [[User:Mango_Masala/sandboxTrotter1965]] and I hope you don't mind that I made a few minor edits such as adding italics and links. I was able to read most of the words you had questions on with exception of one word. Flat could not make it out. Will have to ask Dr. Lucas if he can and make the edit. You did a really good job on the letter.--[[User:Dillbug|Dillbug]] ([[User talk:Dillbug|talk]]) 12:18, 24 April 2019 (EDT)
::::{{reply to|Dillbug}} Thank you, Dillbug!
:::{{reply to|Mango Masala}} [[An American Dream Expanded/Trotter Letter, March 14, 1965|This letter]] has been posted, no? 😁 —[[User:Grlucas|Grlucas]] ([[User talk:Grlucas|talk]]) 16:38, 24 April 2019 (EDT)
:::{{reply to|Grlucas}} Thank you very much, Dr. Lucas!

== ''MR'' Articles for this Project ==

These are available in the shared Google drive under ''Mailer Review''.
* Vol 3: Laist: “''An American Dream'': American Existentialism”
* Vol 5: Sermeus: “Norman Mailer’s Mythmaking in ''An American Dream'' and ‘The White’”
* Vol 6: McKinley: “Mailer’s Modern Myth: Reexamining Violence and Masculinity in ''An American Dream''”
* Vol 7: Batchelor: “Visions of the American Dream: F. Scott Fitzgerald, Bob Dylan, and Norman Mailer Probe at the Heart of the National Idea”
:{{reply to|Grlucas}} I assume these articles have not been addressed? I'll take the Laist article if it hasn't been taken. I assume the goal is to locate the actual article from the abstract, seek permission, transcribe and post? I'd like to keep working on contributing, even if we're "done" as a course. It's an interesting process and everyone I know who is a mover and shaker in various English departments says that the digital Humanities is the wave of the future! --[[User:JVbird|JVbird]] ([[User talk:JVbird|talk]]) 07:27, 26 April 2019 (EDT)
::{{reply to|JVbird}} Yes, sir! These particular articles we already have permission for, since they were published in the ''Review''. Also, they are already in the shared drive. Just click the red link in the particular volume, and add the essay. Any help would be appreciated. See any other article in the same volume as a guide. —[[User:Grlucas|Grlucas]] ([[User talk:Grlucas|talk]]) 09:55, 26 April 2019 (EDT)
:::{{reply to|Grlucas}} Just fyi, I've started the Laist article at [[AnAmericanDream:AmericanExistentialism]]. It's a long one and my cut and paste tool is doing something odd suddenly and I can't move out of the layout tool for some reason. I still need to set up the notes and references as well, so this might take me a couple of days, but I'll let you know when it's ready for your review. --[[User:JVbird|JVbird]] ([[User talk:JVbird|talk]]) 15:37, 28 April 2019 (EDT)

== Press ==

{{reply to|Dillbug|Dmcgonagill|JVbird|JenniferMGA|Mango Masala|Namir Riptide|Roger C. Byrd|Sherita Sims-Jones|Waebo}} We might be getting some press about our recent contributions to this project. As you know, Project Mailer is an official site of the Norman Mailer Society, so what we do here is important. Mailer’s biographer [[JML|Mike Lennon]] has expressed his appreciation for our efforts and others have shown interest in writing about our project! I just wanted to let you know. I’m putting together a press release about what we’ve accomplished this semester, so be sure we’re finishing up with our best, most conscientious work. Your efforts, as always, are very much appreciated. Thanks for all the hard work and congratulations for a great showing! Let me know below if there's anything you think I should add to the press release. —[[User:Grlucas|Grlucas]] ([[User talk:Grlucas|talk]]) 20:45, 17 April 2019 (EDT)
: {{reply to|Grlucas}} Excellent news! -[[User:JVbird|JVbird]] (User talk:JVbird|talk]]) 09:53, 18 April 2019 (UTC)
: {{reply to|grlucas}} Sweet! Mention of quick turn around from beginner to able to contribute to project would be cool. It's pretty amazing the progress.~~([[User:Dmcgonagill|Dmcgonagill]] ([[User talk:Dmcgonagill|talk]]) 09:10, 18 April 2019 (EDT))
::{{reply to| Dmcgonagill}} Indeed, I had planned to mention just that. I’m going to write something for the credits page, too. They may be the same thing. —[[User:Grlucas|Grlucas]] ([[User talk:Grlucas|talk]]) 10:33, 18 April 2019 (EDT)
:{{reply to|Grlucas}}Wow! I did not realize others would be able to view our work, or even appreciate it. I have so enjoyed these past two weeks, now that I have a better understanding of how to edit in Wikipedia. I am truly going to miss editing Norman Mailer!(I would have never thought I would say such a thing a couple of weeks ago.) This class is so different from any class I have taken in the past and the best part, is your assignments are real world work, where what you do makes a difference. I feel a very real sense of accomplishment. Thank you Dr. Lucas for allowing me to be a part of PM.--[[User:Dillbug|Dillbug]] ([[User talk:Dillbug|talk]]) 12:08, 18 April 2019 (EDT)
::{{reply to| Dillbug}} Awesome! You all should feel a sense of accomplishment. Everyone has grown so much in just a few short weeks. I'm proud of all the work we've accomplished. You all should be proud of yourselves, too. And who says you have to stop when the semester ends? I hope you all keep editing, especially on Wikipedia. —[[User:Grlucas|Grlucas]] ([[User talk:Grlucas|talk]]) 16:00, 18 April 2019 (EDT)
:{{reply to|Grlucas}} Excellent News. Happy to see our work is real world experience. [[User:Sherita Sims-Jones|Sherita Sims-Jones]] ([[User talk:Sherita Sims-Jones|talk]]) 12:54, 18 April 2019 (EDT)
:{{reply to|Grlucas}} Cool beans. Congrats, all. --[[User:Jules Carry|Jules Carry]] ([[User talk:Jules Carry|talk]]) 18:41, 18 April 2019 (EDT)
:{{reply to|Grlucas}} That's very exciting. Everyone should be well chuffed. [[User:Mango Masala|Mango Masala]] ([[User talk:Mango Masala|talk]]) 13:19, 19 April 2019 (EDT)

== Gallery Additions ==

All, longer gallery additions should probably have their own pages — like the Buckley review; the long ad that lists excerpts from reviews would also be a good candidate for its own page. We could mostly just make them subpages of [[An American Dream Expanded|''AAD'' Expanded]]. Thanks. —[[User:Grlucas|Grlucas]] ([[User talk:Grlucas|talk]]) 10:51, 18 April 2019 (EDT)
:{{reply to|Dillbug|Dmcgonagill|JVbird|JenniferMGA|Mango Masala|Namir Riptide|Roger C. Byrd|Sherita Sims-Jones|Waebo}} OK, all these text-heavy additions '''should''' have their own pages. Here's an example: [[An American Dream Expanded/Major Reviews for a Major Novel|Major Reviews]]. I appreciate Dillbug’s enthusiasm here. —[[User:Grlucas|Grlucas]] ([[User talk:Grlucas|talk]]) 17:48, 18 April 2019 (EDT)
{{reply to|Grlucas}} I have rewritten Book Week article 19650130. It is in my [[User:Dillbug/sandbox_BookWeek|sandbox]]. Please review to see if ready to repost. Thank you.--[[User:Dillbug|Dillbug]] ([[User talk:Dillbug|talk]]) 20:38, 18 April 2019 (EDT)
:{{reply to|Dillbug}} You probably should just concentrate on the part of the page that has to do with Mailer. It's only a small section. --[[User:Jules Carry|Jules Carry]] ([[User talk:Jules Carry|talk]]) 13:26, 20 April 2019 (EDT)
::{{Reply to|Jules Carry}}Thank you for the feedback. I edited the picture under the gallery to reflect the changes.--[[User:Dillbug|Dillbug]] ([[User talk:Dillbug|talk]]) 18:02, 20 April 2019 (EDT)

== PDFs ==

All, I have tried to install the PDF handler extension for MediaWiki, but my hosting service is missing a crucial piece of software. I'm going to see if they can help, but I would suggest we continue as if we will '''not be able to get PDFs to embed'''. Sorry about that. —[[User:Grlucas|Grlucas]] ([[User talk:Grlucas|talk]]) 16:23, 19 April 2019 (EDT)
:{{reply to|Grlucas|waebo|Dmcgonagill|Mango Masala}} I am back online, finally, after the storms, and am able to convert one page PDFs to JPGs. Is there a trick to dealing with a multi-page PDF? Every time I try to convert to a JPG, I get separate files instead of one scrolling picture, like the PDF has. Any ideas, anyone? I'm going to try more tomorrow and work on editing as well-[[User:JVbird|JVbird]] ([[User talk:JVbird|talk]]) 19:16, 20 April 2019 (EDT)
::{{reply to|JVbird}} I know little about it - sorry. I'm trying to sort out why the left side of the letter I added is missing. It appears correctly when you click the image, but not when viewing on main page. It appeared correctly in my sandbox. [[User:Mango Masala|Mango Masala]] ([[User talk:Mango Masala|talk]]) 19:33, 20 April 2019 (EDT)
:::{{reply to|Mango Masala}} Isn't that frustrating! I know things like that leave me scratching my head and make me just want to hit some chocolate and do some stress eating! [[User:JVbird|JVbird]] ([[User talk:JVbird|talk]]) 09:56, 21 April 2019 (EDT)
:::{{reply to|Mango Masala}} You did not follow the formatting for the gallery. I fixed it. 😁 —[[User:Grlucas|Grlucas]] ([[User talk:Grlucas|talk]]) 10:57, 21 April 2019 (EDT)
::::{{reply to|Grlucas}} I see. Thank you for correcting.[[User:Mango Masala|Mango Masala]] ([[User talk:Mango Masala|talk]]) 11:46, 22 April 2019 (EDT)
== Gallery Clean-Up ==

{{reply to|Dillbug|Dmcgonagill|JVbird|JenniferMGA|Mango Masala|Namir Riptide|Roger C. Byrd|Sherita Sims-Jones|Waebo}} OK, all, the gallery is starting to look a bit crowded. Let's clean it up by:
# getting rid of multi-page images. Link to another page where you can display all the images and a transcript.
# transcribing all longer pieces on their own subpages. (For a guide: see how the Buckley review is done.)
# filing images in their correct sections.

Thanks! —[[User:Grlucas|Grlucas]] ([[User talk:Grlucas|talk]]) 11:02, 21 April 2019 (EDT)
:{{reply to|Grlucas}} Will do. Working on editing letters right now and then will move over to the gallery... [[User:JVbird|JVbird]] ([[User talk:JVbird|talk]]) 10:11:14, 21 April 2019 (EDT)
::{{reply to|Grlucas}} I will begin cleaning my submissions up next week and transcribe the longer pieces on their own subpages. I am unclear on what you mean by "filing images in their correct sections". Which ones are filed in the wrong place? Oh, hope you have a very Happy Easter!--[[User:Dillbug|Dillbug]] ([[User talk:Dillbug|talk]]) 16:25, 21 April 2019 (EDT)
:::{{reply to|Grlucas}} I noticed that there's already an early mock up of the cover, so is the Mock up that I posted a repeat of that mock up? It was on the to do list, but I'll take it off if it's just a repeat. Going to have to work on the multi-page images. They're giving me trouble, but will figure them out... [[User:JVbird|JVbird]] ([[User talk:JVbird|talk]]) 16:49, 21 April 2019 (EDT)
::::{{reply to| JVbird}} Yes, that mock up image has been posted already. As for multiple-page images: why not just post the first page in the gallery and others on the subpage? {{reply to| Dillbug}} I have already moved some items into other sections. —[[User:Grlucas|Grlucas]] ([[User talk:Grlucas|talk]]) 07:31, 22 April 2019 (EDT)
:::::{{reply to|Grlucas}} I'll take the mock up image down and then fix the multiple-page images. Will be later today, though. [[User:JVbird|JVbird]] ([[User talk:JVbird|talk]]) 07:57, 22 April 2019 (EDT)
::::{{reply to|Grlucas}} I'm also working on figuring out how to update my multipage images.[[User:Sherita Sims-Jones|Sherita Sims-Jones]] ([[User talk:Sherita Sims-Jones|talk]]) 16:57, 21 April 2019 (EDT)
:::::{{reply to|Grlucas|Sherita Sims-Jones}} I also posted some JPGs with multipage images, so I'm going to have to get mine corrected as well. That will have to be tomorrow, though, it looks like. = I have class tonight with my online students and it's been a long day. Sherita, if you figure it out, let me know. I thought I had had a breakthrough with the JPG files, but the multipage idea I had just isn't the solution! [[User:JVbird|JVbird]] ([[User talk:JVbird|talk]]) 17:45, 21 April 2019 (EDT)
::::::{{Reply to|Grlucas}} Dr. Lucas, can you check that what I have done with the Saturday Review and North American Review posts is what you mean? I separated the images and posted both as individual pages. Thanks, Josef [[User:JVbird|JVbird]] ([[User talk:JVbird|talk]]) 13:54, 22 April 2019 (EDT)
:{{reply to |grlucas}} Example of your #2 request somewhere? & never heard back about my Didion work...Good? No? Suggestions? Thanks.~~([[User:Dmcgonagill|Dmcgonagill]] ([[User talk:Dmcgonagill|talk]]) 09:33, 22 April 2019 (EDT))
{{reply to|Dillbug|JVbird|JenniferMGA|Mango Masala|Namir Riptide|Roger C. Byrd|Sherita Sims-Jones|Waebo}} Friends, Part 1 of directive 1 above complete (Think I did it right!). Please check me. And, need help on adding corresponding transcripts. See links below for claiming & easy access if you are on board with what I started. (I used [[An American Dream Expanded/Major Reviews for a Major Novel|"Major Reviews for a Major Novel"]]) as a model: ([[User:Dmcgonagill|Dmcgonagill]] ([[User talk:Dmcgonagill|talk]]) 14:42, 22 April 2019 (EDT))
#<s>[[An American Dream Expanded/Advertising Copy|Advertising Copy]]</s> Dillbug will try to do
# <s>[[An American Dream Expanded/Press Conference ''Publishers Weekly'' March 23, 1965|Press Conference ''Publishers Weekly'' March 23, 1965]] </s>JVbird will do
# <s>[[''An American Dream'' Expanded/''Publishers Weekly'' March 22, 1965|''Publishers Weekly'' March 22, 1965]]</s> I will do--[[User:Dillbug|Dillbug]] ([[User talk:Dillbug|talk]]) 13:28, 23 April 2019 (EDT)
# [[An American Dream Expanded/Mailer hosts party for Jose Torres, Herald Tribune April 1, 1965|Mailer hosts party for Jose Torres, Herald Tribune April 1, 1965]] - ([[User:Dmcgonagill|Dmcgonagill]] ([[User talk:Dmcgonagill|talk]]) 15:33, 22 April 2019 (EDT))
# [[An American Dream Expanded/Scene: Inside an Army Tent in Vietnam March 22, 1965|Scene: Inside an Army Tent in Vietnam March 22, 1965]] ssimsjones will do[[User:Sherita Sims-Jones|Sherita Sims-Jones]] ([[User talk:Sherita Sims-Jones|talk]]) 18:55, 22 April 2019 (EDT)

:{{reply to|Dmcgonagill}} Hey, Dana. I'll take the Publishers Weekly Press Conference and will be glad to do anything else as well. Just let me know. I'll go in and check what you did, but that won't happen until tonight. If you get a chance, can you check me on the way I've done the multi-page reviews? I'm still not sure I'm doing it right (North American Review, for example). [[User:JVbird|JVbird]] ([[User talk:JVbird|talk]]) 14:51, 22 April 2019 (EDT)
::{{reply to|Dmcgonagill}} Dana, the transcipt for the Publishers Weekly Press Conference is up but I'm not sure about the format, since the original has columns. Are the columns necessary in the transcription? See what you think, please. --[[User:JVbird|JVbird]] ([[User talk:JVbird|talk]]) 12:51, 23 April 2019 (EDT)
:{{reply to|JVbird}} Where is your work at? Send me link and I'll definitely check it out! Thanks!([[User:Dmcgonagill|Dmcgonagill]] ([[User talk:Dmcgonagill|talk]]) 15:29, 22 April 2019 (EDT))
:::{{reply to|Dmcgonagill}} Dana, the multi-pages look great. Thank You very much. [[User:Sherita Sims-Jones|Sherita Sims-Jones]] ([[User talk:Sherita Sims-Jones|talk]]) 18:57, 22 April 2019 (EDT)

== Gallery Clean-up 2 ==

{{reply to|Dillbug|Dmcgonagill|JVbird|JenniferMGA|Mango Masala|Namir Riptide|Roger C. Byrd|Sherita Sims-Jones|Waebo}} All, thanks for all the work. Please use [[An American Dream Expanded/Major Reviews for a Major Novel|Major Reviews for a Major Novel]] as a guide to posting your gallery stuff. Just posting images will not suffice; there should be a transcript on a separate subpage. They should be subpages, as I mentioned, of [[An American Dream Expanded|''AAD'' Expanded]], too: just look at the model above. Thanks. —[[User:Grlucas|Grlucas]] ([[User talk:Grlucas|talk]]) 18:05, 22 April 2019 (EDT)

:{{reply to|Grlucas|Dillbug|Dmcgonagill|JenniferMGA|Mango Masala|Namir Riptide|Roger C. Byrd|Sherita Sims-Jones|Waebo}} This is where I am stumped. I've gone to the Wiki page for creating a subpage https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:User_pages#User_pages_and_user_space but I am just not getting how to create the subpage. I went to the Major Reviews for a Major Novel and I see what it is doing, that the image has a link to a separate page with the image and the transcript, and I want to be able to do that. I'm missing the steps for doing it, though. Does that make sense? Josef --[[User:JVbird|JVbird]] ([[User talk:JVbird|talk]]) 08:27, 23 April 2019 (EDT)

::{{reply to|JVbird}} I sent you an email that should help you create it. [[User:Sherita Sims-Jones|Sherita Sims-Jones]] ([[User talk:Sherita Sims-Jones|talk]]) 09:07, 23 April 2019 (EDT)
::{{reply to|JVbird}} Here's how I created the example above: <code><nowiki>[[An American Dream Expanded/Major Reviews for a Major Novel|Major Reviews for a Major Novel]]</nowiki></code> off the [[An American Dream Expanded|''AAD'' Expanded]] page. —[[User:Grlucas|Grlucas]] ([[User talk:Grlucas|talk]]) 09:10, 23 April 2019 (EDT)
:::{{reply to|Grlucas|Sherita Sims-Jones}} Thanks, Dr. Lucas and Sherita, for the help. Working on these posts now and getting them set up correctly. --[[User:JVbird|JVbird]] ([[User talk:JVbird|talk]]) 12:53, 23 April 2019 (EDT)
::::{{reply to|Grlucas}} Dr. Lucas, one more question so I make sure I am doing this correctly. I transcribed the North American (Robert Dana) Review and created a sub page [[TheNorthAmericanReview/RobertDana]] My question is this. Should it stay as a subpage for now while I'm cleaning it up before I link it to the PM page itself and can you look at it quickly to make sure it's actually what the subpage should look like? Thanks! --[[User:JVbird|JVbird]] ([[User talk:JVbird|talk]]) 13:27, 23 April 2019 (EDT)
:::::{{reply to| JVbird}} No, it should be a subpage of ''AAD'' Expanded, like my example above. I think this was fixed, and since it's a review, was moved to the bib — it's fun being a team, huh? 👍🏼 —[[User:Grlucas|Grlucas]] ([[User talk:Grlucas|talk]]) 07:42, 24 April 2019 (EDT)
:{{reply to|JVbird}} I hope you don't mind, I added links and italics where needed to your article.--[[User:Dillbug|Dillbug]] ([[User talk:Dillbug|talk]]) 17:43, 23 April 2019 (EDT)

Talk:An American Dream Expanded

2019-04-28T19:37:52Z

JVbird: /* MR Articles for this Project */

Welcome to the digital Humanities project, ''AAD'' Expanded. This page will facilitate the discussion on the development of this project, beginning in the spring of 2019.

==Purview==
This project aims to create a critical and cultural context around the composition and subsequent reaction to [[Norman Mailer]]’s novel ''[[An American Dream]]''. It will begin with [[J. Michael Lennon]]’s 2004 ''Norman Mailer's Letters on ''An American Dream'', 1963–1969''. Additional interviews, reviews, essays, and miscellany will be added as they are collected, permissions cleared, and digitized.

==Access==
Participation requires:

# '''An account on Project Mailer'''. This cannot be created by users, but must be done by the editor, [[Gerald R. Lucas]]. [[grl:Contact|Send him an email]] requesting an account (please include the username you would like).
# '''Access to original documents'''. Original documents are stored on [https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1GGktIf5f9wvHRjf-uKi2oCQkWAP1S5d0?usp=sharing Google Drive]. Please request access using your Google account. There will be numerous source documents we will be working with on this project.

==To Do==
See the to-do list on the talk page for ''[[AAD:Letters|Norman Mailer's Letters on ''An American Dream'', 1963–1969]]''.

{{to do|2}}

==Discussion==
. . .
{{reply to|grlucas}} Link to my PM Sandbox. Please give feedback when you can and let me know if I have linked this to the wrong location. Thanks! [[User:Dmcgonagill/sandbox|Dmcgonagill/sandbox for PM]]([[User:Dmcgonagill|Dmcgonagill]] ([[User talk:Dmcgonagill|talk]]) 12:43, 30 March 2019 (UTC))
::{{reply to|grlucas}} My article is ready to be moved from my sandbox to PM. Am I supposed to move it or are you supposed to review it and then move it?--[[User:Dillbug|Dillbug]] ([[User talk:Dillbug|talk]]) 17:53, 2 April 2019 (UTC)
:::{{reply to| Dillbug}} OK, looking good, but it's not quite ready. All citations should be formatted correctly using the citation templates for whatever it is you're citing, like a [[Template:Cite_book|book]] or [[w:Template:Cite_journal|journal article]]. Simply cut and paste the template and fill in the info for each reference (many can already be found on the site's [[Criticism|crit bibliography]]). Use [[Existentialism, Violent Liberation, and Racialized Masculinities: Norman Mailer’s “The White Negro” and An American Dream|McKinley's article]] as a guide. The notice up top does not really make sense, either. Next, you need to convert all parenthetical citations to [[Template:Sfn|shortened footnotes]]. Again, use the McKinley article for your reference. I'll do one or two for you as an example. Finally, I see some typos. Be sure you proof it well. Thanks. (I fixed the beginning for you and gave you some examples to work with.) —[[User:Grlucas|Grlucas]] ([[User talk:Grlucas|talk]]) 21:25, 2 April 2019 (UTC)

{{reply to|Grlucas}} Dr. Lucas, I tried to add two articles from the Misc. drive and am having issues with getting the image. I am going to continue to try and add the images.--[[User:Dillbug|Dillbug]] ([[User talk:Dillbug|talk]]) 18:28, 10 April 2019 (UTC)

{{reply to|Grlucas}} I have attempted to post a review, an article to the Gallery, and a Snippet. Please advise if I have done so correctly. I would like to do more but do not want to until I am sure I am on the right track.--[[User:Dillbug|Dillbug]] ([[User talk:Dillbug|talk]]) 16:57, 16 April 2019 (EDT)
:{{reply to| Dillbug}} Looking good. I cleaned up the language a bit. —[[User:Grlucas|Grlucas]] ([[User talk:Grlucas|talk]]) 07:51, 17 April 2019 (EDT)
{{reply to|Grlucas}} Please take a look at the news paper review by William F. Buckley, Jr. at [[User:Dillbug/sandbox.review#Sort_of_Conservative]] and see if the review is ready to be moved to the main page. Thank you.--[[User:Dillbug|Dillbug]] ([[User talk:Dillbug|talk]]) 20:22, 16 April 2019 (EDT)
:{{reply to| Dillbug}} Check spelling of his name. Mailer should only be linked once — usually the first time he is mentioned. Otherwise, proofread and it looks good. —[[User:Grlucas|Grlucas]] ([[User talk:Grlucas|talk]]) 07:51, 17 April 2019 (EDT)
::{{reply to|Grlucas}} I have made the necessary corrections. I do believe, the article is now ready to be moved. Do you want me to try to move it, or will you?--[[User:Dillbug|Dillbug]] ([[User talk:Dillbug|talk]]) 11:59, 17 April 2019 (EDT)

{{reply to |grlucas}} Feeling ready to post this review or edit with further direction or model from you on desired formatting. Please take a look and advise. Thanks! [[User:Dmcgonagill/sandbox/review]] ~~([[User:Dmcgonagill|Dmcgonagill]] ([[User talk:Dmcgonagill|talk]]) 12:01, 17 April 2019 (EDT))

{{reply to |grlucas}} I uploaded envelope from misc folder but due to lack of access to a pdf convertor, it stays in that form and appears to be of little value on Wiki. Searched internet for work arounds but found nothing. I'm leaving upload but not adding it to gallery. Please advise. Thanks! ~~([[User:Dmcgonagill|Dmcgonagill]] ([[User talk:Dmcgonagill|talk]]) 14:51, 17 April 2019 (EDT))
:{{reply to| Dmcgonagill}} Yes, that's right. I would have to install the PDF viewer here. Do you think I should? —[[User:Grlucas|Grlucas]] ([[User talk:Grlucas|talk]]) 19:52, 17 April 2019 (EDT)
::{{reply to|grlucas}} Yes, please. Increased group contribution would result. Thank you! ~~([[User:Dmcgonagill|Dmcgonagill]] ([[User talk:Dmcgonagill|talk]]) 09:07, 18 April 2019 (EDT))
:::{{reply to| Dmcgonagill}} OK, but give me a bit of time. I'll get to is ASAP. —[[User:Grlucas|Grlucas]] ([[User talk:Grlucas|talk]]) 10:42, 18 April 2019 (EDT)

{{reply to|Grlucas}} I edited the advertising copy for the gallery. Please take a look at the link and let me know if I am supposed to add the reviews that have been crossed out. I did not know how to cross through them once posted. [[An_American_Dream_Expanded/Advertising_Copy]] Thank you.--[[User:Dillbug|Dillbug]] ([[User talk:Dillbug|talk]]) 12:20, 23 April 2019 (EDT)
:{{reply to| Dillbug}} Nice work. I took out the third image, since it was only of a blank page. You needn't worry about the x-out items, unless you want. —[[User:Grlucas|Grlucas]] ([[User talk:Grlucas|talk]]) 07:38, 24 April 2019 (EDT)
{{reply to|Grlucas}} Dr. Lucas, I transcribed the letter in my Trotter sandbox. Please review and advise on what to do for the illegible words. Thank you. [[User:Mango Masala|Mango Masala]] ([[User talk:Mango Masala|talk]]) 12:32, 23 April 2019 (EDT)
:{{reply to|Mango Masala}} Could you give me a link, please? Thanks. —07:38, 24 April 2019 (EDT)
::{{reply to|Grlucas}} Thank you for reviewing. [[User:Mango Masala|Mango Masala]] ([[User talk:Mango Masala|talk]]) 10:52, 24 April 2019 (EDT)
:::{{reply to|Grlucas|Mango Masala}} I reviewed your Trotter letter at [[User:Mango_Masala/sandboxTrotter1965]] and I hope you don't mind that I made a few minor edits such as adding italics and links. I was able to read most of the words you had questions on with exception of one word. Flat could not make it out. Will have to ask Dr. Lucas if he can and make the edit. You did a really good job on the letter.--[[User:Dillbug|Dillbug]] ([[User talk:Dillbug|talk]]) 12:18, 24 April 2019 (EDT)
::::{{reply to|Dillbug}} Thank you, Dillbug!
:::{{reply to|Mango Masala}} [[An American Dream Expanded/Trotter Letter, March 14, 1965|This letter]] has been posted, no? 😁 —[[User:Grlucas|Grlucas]] ([[User talk:Grlucas|talk]]) 16:38, 24 April 2019 (EDT)
:::{{reply to|Grlucas}} Thank you very much, Dr. Lucas!

== ''MR'' Articles for this Project ==

These are available in the shared Google drive under ''Mailer Review''.
* Vol 3: Laist: “''An American Dream'': American Existentialism”
* Vol 5: Sermeus: “Norman Mailer’s Mythmaking in ''An American Dream'' and ‘The White’”
* Vol 6: McKinley: “Mailer’s Modern Myth: Reexamining Violence and Masculinity in ''An American Dream''”
* Vol 7: Batchelor: “Visions of the American Dream: F. Scott Fitzgerald, Bob Dylan, and Norman Mailer Probe at the Heart of the National Idea”
:{{reply to|Grlucas}} I assume these articles have not been addressed? I'll take the Laist article if it hasn't been taken. I assume the goal is to locate the actual article from the abstract, seek permission, transcribe and post? I'd like to keep working on contributing, even if we're "done" as a course. It's an interesting process and everyone I know who is a mover and shaker in various English departments says that the digital Humanities is the wave of the future! --[[User:JVbird|JVbird]] ([[User talk:JVbird|talk]]) 07:27, 26 April 2019 (EDT)
::{{reply to|JVbird}} Yes, sir! These particular articles we already have permission for, since they were published in the ''Review''. Also, they are already in the shared drive. Just click the red link in the particular volume, and add the essay. Any help would be appreciated. See any other article in the same volume as a guide. —[[User:Grlucas|Grlucas]] ([[User talk:Grlucas|talk]]) 09:55, 26 April 2019 (EDT)
:::{{reply to|Grlucas}} Just fyi, I've started the Laist article. It's a long one and my cut and paste tool is doing something odd suddenly and I can't move out of the layout tool for some reason. I still need to set up the notes and references as well, so this might take me a couple of days, but I'll let you know when it's ready for your review. --[[User:JVbird|JVbird]] ([[User talk:JVbird|talk]]) 15:37, 28 April 2019 (EDT)

== Press ==

{{reply to|Dillbug|Dmcgonagill|JVbird|JenniferMGA|Mango Masala|Namir Riptide|Roger C. Byrd|Sherita Sims-Jones|Waebo}} We might be getting some press about our recent contributions to this project. As you know, Project Mailer is an official site of the Norman Mailer Society, so what we do here is important. Mailer’s biographer [[JML|Mike Lennon]] has expressed his appreciation for our efforts and others have shown interest in writing about our project! I just wanted to let you know. I’m putting together a press release about what we’ve accomplished this semester, so be sure we’re finishing up with our best, most conscientious work. Your efforts, as always, are very much appreciated. Thanks for all the hard work and congratulations for a great showing! Let me know below if there's anything you think I should add to the press release. —[[User:Grlucas|Grlucas]] ([[User talk:Grlucas|talk]]) 20:45, 17 April 2019 (EDT)
: {{reply to|Grlucas}} Excellent news! -[[User:JVbird|JVbird]] (User talk:JVbird|talk]]) 09:53, 18 April 2019 (UTC)
: {{reply to|grlucas}} Sweet! Mention of quick turn around from beginner to able to contribute to project would be cool. It's pretty amazing the progress.~~([[User:Dmcgonagill|Dmcgonagill]] ([[User talk:Dmcgonagill|talk]]) 09:10, 18 April 2019 (EDT))
::{{reply to| Dmcgonagill}} Indeed, I had planned to mention just that. I’m going to write something for the credits page, too. They may be the same thing. —[[User:Grlucas|Grlucas]] ([[User talk:Grlucas|talk]]) 10:33, 18 April 2019 (EDT)
:{{reply to|Grlucas}}Wow! I did not realize others would be able to view our work, or even appreciate it. I have so enjoyed these past two weeks, now that I have a better understanding of how to edit in Wikipedia. I am truly going to miss editing Norman Mailer!(I would have never thought I would say such a thing a couple of weeks ago.) This class is so different from any class I have taken in the past and the best part, is your assignments are real world work, where what you do makes a difference. I feel a very real sense of accomplishment. Thank you Dr. Lucas for allowing me to be a part of PM.--[[User:Dillbug|Dillbug]] ([[User talk:Dillbug|talk]]) 12:08, 18 April 2019 (EDT)
::{{reply to| Dillbug}} Awesome! You all should feel a sense of accomplishment. Everyone has grown so much in just a few short weeks. I'm proud of all the work we've accomplished. You all should be proud of yourselves, too. And who says you have to stop when the semester ends? I hope you all keep editing, especially on Wikipedia. —[[User:Grlucas|Grlucas]] ([[User talk:Grlucas|talk]]) 16:00, 18 April 2019 (EDT)
:{{reply to|Grlucas}} Excellent News. Happy to see our work is real world experience. [[User:Sherita Sims-Jones|Sherita Sims-Jones]] ([[User talk:Sherita Sims-Jones|talk]]) 12:54, 18 April 2019 (EDT)
:{{reply to|Grlucas}} Cool beans. Congrats, all. --[[User:Jules Carry|Jules Carry]] ([[User talk:Jules Carry|talk]]) 18:41, 18 April 2019 (EDT)
:{{reply to|Grlucas}} That's very exciting. Everyone should be well chuffed. [[User:Mango Masala|Mango Masala]] ([[User talk:Mango Masala|talk]]) 13:19, 19 April 2019 (EDT)

== Gallery Additions ==

All, longer gallery additions should probably have their own pages — like the Buckley review; the long ad that lists excerpts from reviews would also be a good candidate for its own page. We could mostly just make them subpages of [[An American Dream Expanded|''AAD'' Expanded]]. Thanks. —[[User:Grlucas|Grlucas]] ([[User talk:Grlucas|talk]]) 10:51, 18 April 2019 (EDT)
:{{reply to|Dillbug|Dmcgonagill|JVbird|JenniferMGA|Mango Masala|Namir Riptide|Roger C. Byrd|Sherita Sims-Jones|Waebo}} OK, all these text-heavy additions '''should''' have their own pages. Here's an example: [[An American Dream Expanded/Major Reviews for a Major Novel|Major Reviews]]. I appreciate Dillbug’s enthusiasm here. —[[User:Grlucas|Grlucas]] ([[User talk:Grlucas|talk]]) 17:48, 18 April 2019 (EDT)
{{reply to|Grlucas}} I have rewritten Book Week article 19650130. It is in my [[User:Dillbug/sandbox_BookWeek|sandbox]]. Please review to see if ready to repost. Thank you.--[[User:Dillbug|Dillbug]] ([[User talk:Dillbug|talk]]) 20:38, 18 April 2019 (EDT)
:{{reply to|Dillbug}} You probably should just concentrate on the part of the page that has to do with Mailer. It's only a small section. --[[User:Jules Carry|Jules Carry]] ([[User talk:Jules Carry|talk]]) 13:26, 20 April 2019 (EDT)
::{{Reply to|Jules Carry}}Thank you for the feedback. I edited the picture under the gallery to reflect the changes.--[[User:Dillbug|Dillbug]] ([[User talk:Dillbug|talk]]) 18:02, 20 April 2019 (EDT)

== PDFs ==

All, I have tried to install the PDF handler extension for MediaWiki, but my hosting service is missing a crucial piece of software. I'm going to see if they can help, but I would suggest we continue as if we will '''not be able to get PDFs to embed'''. Sorry about that. —[[User:Grlucas|Grlucas]] ([[User talk:Grlucas|talk]]) 16:23, 19 April 2019 (EDT)
:{{reply to|Grlucas|waebo|Dmcgonagill|Mango Masala}} I am back online, finally, after the storms, and am able to convert one page PDFs to JPGs. Is there a trick to dealing with a multi-page PDF? Every time I try to convert to a JPG, I get separate files instead of one scrolling picture, like the PDF has. Any ideas, anyone? I'm going to try more tomorrow and work on editing as well-[[User:JVbird|JVbird]] ([[User talk:JVbird|talk]]) 19:16, 20 April 2019 (EDT)
::{{reply to|JVbird}} I know little about it - sorry. I'm trying to sort out why the left side of the letter I added is missing. It appears correctly when you click the image, but not when viewing on main page. It appeared correctly in my sandbox. [[User:Mango Masala|Mango Masala]] ([[User talk:Mango Masala|talk]]) 19:33, 20 April 2019 (EDT)
:::{{reply to|Mango Masala}} Isn't that frustrating! I know things like that leave me scratching my head and make me just want to hit some chocolate and do some stress eating! [[User:JVbird|JVbird]] ([[User talk:JVbird|talk]]) 09:56, 21 April 2019 (EDT)
:::{{reply to|Mango Masala}} You did not follow the formatting for the gallery. I fixed it. 😁 —[[User:Grlucas|Grlucas]] ([[User talk:Grlucas|talk]]) 10:57, 21 April 2019 (EDT)
::::{{reply to|Grlucas}} I see. Thank you for correcting.[[User:Mango Masala|Mango Masala]] ([[User talk:Mango Masala|talk]]) 11:46, 22 April 2019 (EDT)
== Gallery Clean-Up ==

{{reply to|Dillbug|Dmcgonagill|JVbird|JenniferMGA|Mango Masala|Namir Riptide|Roger C. Byrd|Sherita Sims-Jones|Waebo}} OK, all, the gallery is starting to look a bit crowded. Let's clean it up by:
# getting rid of multi-page images. Link to another page where you can display all the images and a transcript.
# transcribing all longer pieces on their own subpages. (For a guide: see how the Buckley review is done.)
# filing images in their correct sections.

Thanks! —[[User:Grlucas|Grlucas]] ([[User talk:Grlucas|talk]]) 11:02, 21 April 2019 (EDT)
:{{reply to|Grlucas}} Will do. Working on editing letters right now and then will move over to the gallery... [[User:JVbird|JVbird]] ([[User talk:JVbird|talk]]) 10:11:14, 21 April 2019 (EDT)
::{{reply to|Grlucas}} I will begin cleaning my submissions up next week and transcribe the longer pieces on their own subpages. I am unclear on what you mean by "filing images in their correct sections". Which ones are filed in the wrong place? Oh, hope you have a very Happy Easter!--[[User:Dillbug|Dillbug]] ([[User talk:Dillbug|talk]]) 16:25, 21 April 2019 (EDT)
:::{{reply to|Grlucas}} I noticed that there's already an early mock up of the cover, so is the Mock up that I posted a repeat of that mock up? It was on the to do list, but I'll take it off if it's just a repeat. Going to have to work on the multi-page images. They're giving me trouble, but will figure them out... [[User:JVbird|JVbird]] ([[User talk:JVbird|talk]]) 16:49, 21 April 2019 (EDT)
::::{{reply to| JVbird}} Yes, that mock up image has been posted already. As for multiple-page images: why not just post the first page in the gallery and others on the subpage? {{reply to| Dillbug}} I have already moved some items into other sections. —[[User:Grlucas|Grlucas]] ([[User talk:Grlucas|talk]]) 07:31, 22 April 2019 (EDT)
:::::{{reply to|Grlucas}} I'll take the mock up image down and then fix the multiple-page images. Will be later today, though. [[User:JVbird|JVbird]] ([[User talk:JVbird|talk]]) 07:57, 22 April 2019 (EDT)
::::{{reply to|Grlucas}} I'm also working on figuring out how to update my multipage images.[[User:Sherita Sims-Jones|Sherita Sims-Jones]] ([[User talk:Sherita Sims-Jones|talk]]) 16:57, 21 April 2019 (EDT)
:::::{{reply to|Grlucas|Sherita Sims-Jones}} I also posted some JPGs with multipage images, so I'm going to have to get mine corrected as well. That will have to be tomorrow, though, it looks like. = I have class tonight with my online students and it's been a long day. Sherita, if you figure it out, let me know. I thought I had had a breakthrough with the JPG files, but the multipage idea I had just isn't the solution! [[User:JVbird|JVbird]] ([[User talk:JVbird|talk]]) 17:45, 21 April 2019 (EDT)
::::::{{Reply to|Grlucas}} Dr. Lucas, can you check that what I have done with the Saturday Review and North American Review posts is what you mean? I separated the images and posted both as individual pages. Thanks, Josef [[User:JVbird|JVbird]] ([[User talk:JVbird|talk]]) 13:54, 22 April 2019 (EDT)
:{{reply to |grlucas}} Example of your #2 request somewhere? & never heard back about my Didion work...Good? No? Suggestions? Thanks.~~([[User:Dmcgonagill|Dmcgonagill]] ([[User talk:Dmcgonagill|talk]]) 09:33, 22 April 2019 (EDT))
{{reply to|Dillbug|JVbird|JenniferMGA|Mango Masala|Namir Riptide|Roger C. Byrd|Sherita Sims-Jones|Waebo}} Friends, Part 1 of directive 1 above complete (Think I did it right!). Please check me. And, need help on adding corresponding transcripts. See links below for claiming & easy access if you are on board with what I started. (I used [[An American Dream Expanded/Major Reviews for a Major Novel|"Major Reviews for a Major Novel"]]) as a model: ([[User:Dmcgonagill|Dmcgonagill]] ([[User talk:Dmcgonagill|talk]]) 14:42, 22 April 2019 (EDT))
#<s>[[An American Dream Expanded/Advertising Copy|Advertising Copy]]</s> Dillbug will try to do
# <s>[[An American Dream Expanded/Press Conference ''Publishers Weekly'' March 23, 1965|Press Conference ''Publishers Weekly'' March 23, 1965]] </s>JVbird will do
# <s>[[''An American Dream'' Expanded/''Publishers Weekly'' March 22, 1965|''Publishers Weekly'' March 22, 1965]]</s> I will do--[[User:Dillbug|Dillbug]] ([[User talk:Dillbug|talk]]) 13:28, 23 April 2019 (EDT)
# [[An American Dream Expanded/Mailer hosts party for Jose Torres, Herald Tribune April 1, 1965|Mailer hosts party for Jose Torres, Herald Tribune April 1, 1965]] - ([[User:Dmcgonagill|Dmcgonagill]] ([[User talk:Dmcgonagill|talk]]) 15:33, 22 April 2019 (EDT))
# [[An American Dream Expanded/Scene: Inside an Army Tent in Vietnam March 22, 1965|Scene: Inside an Army Tent in Vietnam March 22, 1965]] ssimsjones will do[[User:Sherita Sims-Jones|Sherita Sims-Jones]] ([[User talk:Sherita Sims-Jones|talk]]) 18:55, 22 April 2019 (EDT)

:{{reply to|Dmcgonagill}} Hey, Dana. I'll take the Publishers Weekly Press Conference and will be glad to do anything else as well. Just let me know. I'll go in and check what you did, but that won't happen until tonight. If you get a chance, can you check me on the way I've done the multi-page reviews? I'm still not sure I'm doing it right (North American Review, for example). [[User:JVbird|JVbird]] ([[User talk:JVbird|talk]]) 14:51, 22 April 2019 (EDT)
::{{reply to|Dmcgonagill}} Dana, the transcipt for the Publishers Weekly Press Conference is up but I'm not sure about the format, since the original has columns. Are the columns necessary in the transcription? See what you think, please. --[[User:JVbird|JVbird]] ([[User talk:JVbird|talk]]) 12:51, 23 April 2019 (EDT)
:{{reply to|JVbird}} Where is your work at? Send me link and I'll definitely check it out! Thanks!([[User:Dmcgonagill|Dmcgonagill]] ([[User talk:Dmcgonagill|talk]]) 15:29, 22 April 2019 (EDT))
:::{{reply to|Dmcgonagill}} Dana, the multi-pages look great. Thank You very much. [[User:Sherita Sims-Jones|Sherita Sims-Jones]] ([[User talk:Sherita Sims-Jones|talk]]) 18:57, 22 April 2019 (EDT)

== Gallery Clean-up 2 ==

{{reply to|Dillbug|Dmcgonagill|JVbird|JenniferMGA|Mango Masala|Namir Riptide|Roger C. Byrd|Sherita Sims-Jones|Waebo}} All, thanks for all the work. Please use [[An American Dream Expanded/Major Reviews for a Major Novel|Major Reviews for a Major Novel]] as a guide to posting your gallery stuff. Just posting images will not suffice; there should be a transcript on a separate subpage. They should be subpages, as I mentioned, of [[An American Dream Expanded|''AAD'' Expanded]], too: just look at the model above. Thanks. —[[User:Grlucas|Grlucas]] ([[User talk:Grlucas|talk]]) 18:05, 22 April 2019 (EDT)

:{{reply to|Grlucas|Dillbug|Dmcgonagill|JenniferMGA|Mango Masala|Namir Riptide|Roger C. Byrd|Sherita Sims-Jones|Waebo}} This is where I am stumped. I've gone to the Wiki page for creating a subpage https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:User_pages#User_pages_and_user_space but I am just not getting how to create the subpage. I went to the Major Reviews for a Major Novel and I see what it is doing, that the image has a link to a separate page with the image and the transcript, and I want to be able to do that. I'm missing the steps for doing it, though. Does that make sense? Josef --[[User:JVbird|JVbird]] ([[User talk:JVbird|talk]]) 08:27, 23 April 2019 (EDT)

::{{reply to|JVbird}} I sent you an email that should help you create it. [[User:Sherita Sims-Jones|Sherita Sims-Jones]] ([[User talk:Sherita Sims-Jones|talk]]) 09:07, 23 April 2019 (EDT)
::{{reply to|JVbird}} Here's how I created the example above: <code><nowiki>[[An American Dream Expanded/Major Reviews for a Major Novel|Major Reviews for a Major Novel]]</nowiki></code> off the [[An American Dream Expanded|''AAD'' Expanded]] page. —[[User:Grlucas|Grlucas]] ([[User talk:Grlucas|talk]]) 09:10, 23 April 2019 (EDT)
:::{{reply to|Grlucas|Sherita Sims-Jones}} Thanks, Dr. Lucas and Sherita, for the help. Working on these posts now and getting them set up correctly. --[[User:JVbird|JVbird]] ([[User talk:JVbird|talk]]) 12:53, 23 April 2019 (EDT)
::::{{reply to|Grlucas}} Dr. Lucas, one more question so I make sure I am doing this correctly. I transcribed the North American (Robert Dana) Review and created a sub page [[TheNorthAmericanReview/RobertDana]] My question is this. Should it stay as a subpage for now while I'm cleaning it up before I link it to the PM page itself and can you look at it quickly to make sure it's actually what the subpage should look like? Thanks! --[[User:JVbird|JVbird]] ([[User talk:JVbird|talk]]) 13:27, 23 April 2019 (EDT)
:::::{{reply to| JVbird}} No, it should be a subpage of ''AAD'' Expanded, like my example above. I think this was fixed, and since it's a review, was moved to the bib — it's fun being a team, huh? 👍🏼 —[[User:Grlucas|Grlucas]] ([[User talk:Grlucas|talk]]) 07:42, 24 April 2019 (EDT)
:{{reply to|JVbird}} I hope you don't mind, I added links and italics where needed to your article.--[[User:Dillbug|Dillbug]] ([[User talk:Dillbug|talk]]) 17:43, 23 April 2019 (EDT)

User:JVbird

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JVbird: /* Personal Life */

==Josef Vice==
Josef Vice (1962-) is an American teacher, course designer, student of Professional Communication at Middle Georgia State University, and dog lover.

=== Childhood and Education ===
Josef Vice, user JVbird, was born in [[w:Wellington, Alabama|Wellington, Alabama]] in 1962, on the day [[w:William Faulkner|William Faulkner]] died. He earned his B.S. in Education, B.A. in English, and M.A. in English at [[w:Jacksonville State University|Jacksonville State University]]. He completed coursework for a PhD in Modern British poetry and Rhetoric and Composition at [[w:Auburn University|Auburn University]]. He also studied [[w:Shakespeare|Shakespeare]] at The University of Birmingham, England. He is currently enrolled in the Graduate Certificate program in Professional Communication and Digital Communication at [[w:Middle Georgia State University|Middle Georgia State University]].

=== Career ===
Josef has taught high school and college since 1983, including a stint teaching [[w:English as a Second Language|English as a Second Language]] in [[w:Japan|Japan]]. He is currently a Professor and Course Lead at [[w:Purdue University Global|Purdue University Global]]. He has also designed courses in writing and professional communication. He is a licensed [[w:auctioneer|auctioneer]] as well.

=== Personal Life ===
Josef and his partner or 20 years have a 17 year old son who is a sports fanatic. Josef enjoys reading, going to thrift stores and auctions, cooking, and watching movies. He is currently contemplating writing a cookbook that features his 35 year quest to find the perfect fried apple pie. He has 5 huskies and spends a lot of time helping stray dogs find homes.

[[Category:Student Editors]]

Talk:An American Dream Expanded

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JVbird: /* MR Articles for this Project */

Welcome to the digital Humanities project, ''AAD'' Expanded. This page will facilitate the discussion on the development of this project, beginning in the spring of 2019.

==Purview==
This project aims to create a critical and cultural context around the composition and subsequent reaction to [[Norman Mailer]]’s novel ''[[An American Dream]]''. It will begin with [[J. Michael Lennon]]’s 2004 ''Norman Mailer's Letters on ''An American Dream'', 1963–1969''. Additional interviews, reviews, essays, and miscellany will be added as they are collected, permissions cleared, and digitized.

==Access==
Participation requires:

# '''An account on Project Mailer'''. This cannot be created by users, but must be done by the editor, [[Gerald R. Lucas]]. [[grl:Contact|Send him an email]] requesting an account (please include the username you would like).
# '''Access to original documents'''. Original documents are stored on [https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1GGktIf5f9wvHRjf-uKi2oCQkWAP1S5d0?usp=sharing Google Drive]. Please request access using your Google account. There will be numerous source documents we will be working with on this project.

==To Do==
See the to-do list on the talk page for ''[[AAD:Letters|Norman Mailer's Letters on ''An American Dream'', 1963–1969]]''.

{{to do|2}}

==Discussion==
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{{reply to|grlucas}} Link to my PM Sandbox. Please give feedback when you can and let me know if I have linked this to the wrong location. Thanks! [[User:Dmcgonagill/sandbox|Dmcgonagill/sandbox for PM]]([[User:Dmcgonagill|Dmcgonagill]] ([[User talk:Dmcgonagill|talk]]) 12:43, 30 March 2019 (UTC))
::{{reply to|grlucas}} My article is ready to be moved from my sandbox to PM. Am I supposed to move it or are you supposed to review it and then move it?--[[User:Dillbug|Dillbug]] ([[User talk:Dillbug|talk]]) 17:53, 2 April 2019 (UTC)
:::{{reply to| Dillbug}} OK, looking good, but it's not quite ready. All citations should be formatted correctly using the citation templates for whatever it is you're citing, like a [[Template:Cite_book|book]] or [[w:Template:Cite_journal|journal article]]. Simply cut and paste the template and fill in the info for each reference (many can already be found on the site's [[Criticism|crit bibliography]]). Use [[Existentialism, Violent Liberation, and Racialized Masculinities: Norman Mailer’s “The White Negro” and An American Dream|McKinley's article]] as a guide. The notice up top does not really make sense, either. Next, you need to convert all parenthetical citations to [[Template:Sfn|shortened footnotes]]. Again, use the McKinley article for your reference. I'll do one or two for you as an example. Finally, I see some typos. Be sure you proof it well. Thanks. (I fixed the beginning for you and gave you some examples to work with.) —[[User:Grlucas|Grlucas]] ([[User talk:Grlucas|talk]]) 21:25, 2 April 2019 (UTC)

{{reply to|Grlucas}} Dr. Lucas, I tried to add two articles from the Misc. drive and am having issues with getting the image. I am going to continue to try and add the images.--[[User:Dillbug|Dillbug]] ([[User talk:Dillbug|talk]]) 18:28, 10 April 2019 (UTC)

{{reply to|Grlucas}} I have attempted to post a review, an article to the Gallery, and a Snippet. Please advise if I have done so correctly. I would like to do more but do not want to until I am sure I am on the right track.--[[User:Dillbug|Dillbug]] ([[User talk:Dillbug|talk]]) 16:57, 16 April 2019 (EDT)
:{{reply to| Dillbug}} Looking good. I cleaned up the language a bit. —[[User:Grlucas|Grlucas]] ([[User talk:Grlucas|talk]]) 07:51, 17 April 2019 (EDT)
{{reply to|Grlucas}} Please take a look at the news paper review by William F. Buckley, Jr. at [[User:Dillbug/sandbox.review#Sort_of_Conservative]] and see if the review is ready to be moved to the main page. Thank you.--[[User:Dillbug|Dillbug]] ([[User talk:Dillbug|talk]]) 20:22, 16 April 2019 (EDT)
:{{reply to| Dillbug}} Check spelling of his name. Mailer should only be linked once — usually the first time he is mentioned. Otherwise, proofread and it looks good. —[[User:Grlucas|Grlucas]] ([[User talk:Grlucas|talk]]) 07:51, 17 April 2019 (EDT)
::{{reply to|Grlucas}} I have made the necessary corrections. I do believe, the article is now ready to be moved. Do you want me to try to move it, or will you?--[[User:Dillbug|Dillbug]] ([[User talk:Dillbug|talk]]) 11:59, 17 April 2019 (EDT)

{{reply to |grlucas}} Feeling ready to post this review or edit with further direction or model from you on desired formatting. Please take a look and advise. Thanks! [[User:Dmcgonagill/sandbox/review]] ~~([[User:Dmcgonagill|Dmcgonagill]] ([[User talk:Dmcgonagill|talk]]) 12:01, 17 April 2019 (EDT))

{{reply to |grlucas}} I uploaded envelope from misc folder but due to lack of access to a pdf convertor, it stays in that form and appears to be of little value on Wiki. Searched internet for work arounds but found nothing. I'm leaving upload but not adding it to gallery. Please advise. Thanks! ~~([[User:Dmcgonagill|Dmcgonagill]] ([[User talk:Dmcgonagill|talk]]) 14:51, 17 April 2019 (EDT))
:{{reply to| Dmcgonagill}} Yes, that's right. I would have to install the PDF viewer here. Do you think I should? —[[User:Grlucas|Grlucas]] ([[User talk:Grlucas|talk]]) 19:52, 17 April 2019 (EDT)
::{{reply to|grlucas}} Yes, please. Increased group contribution would result. Thank you! ~~([[User:Dmcgonagill|Dmcgonagill]] ([[User talk:Dmcgonagill|talk]]) 09:07, 18 April 2019 (EDT))
:::{{reply to| Dmcgonagill}} OK, but give me a bit of time. I'll get to is ASAP. —[[User:Grlucas|Grlucas]] ([[User talk:Grlucas|talk]]) 10:42, 18 April 2019 (EDT)

{{reply to|Grlucas}} I edited the advertising copy for the gallery. Please take a look at the link and let me know if I am supposed to add the reviews that have been crossed out. I did not know how to cross through them once posted. [[An_American_Dream_Expanded/Advertising_Copy]] Thank you.--[[User:Dillbug|Dillbug]] ([[User talk:Dillbug|talk]]) 12:20, 23 April 2019 (EDT)
:{{reply to| Dillbug}} Nice work. I took out the third image, since it was only of a blank page. You needn't worry about the x-out items, unless you want. —[[User:Grlucas|Grlucas]] ([[User talk:Grlucas|talk]]) 07:38, 24 April 2019 (EDT)
{{reply to|Grlucas}} Dr. Lucas, I transcribed the letter in my Trotter sandbox. Please review and advise on what to do for the illegible words. Thank you. [[User:Mango Masala|Mango Masala]] ([[User talk:Mango Masala|talk]]) 12:32, 23 April 2019 (EDT)
:{{reply to|Mango Masala}} Could you give me a link, please? Thanks. —07:38, 24 April 2019 (EDT)
::{{reply to|Grlucas}} Thank you for reviewing. [[User:Mango Masala|Mango Masala]] ([[User talk:Mango Masala|talk]]) 10:52, 24 April 2019 (EDT)
:::{{reply to|Grlucas|Mango Masala}} I reviewed your Trotter letter at [[User:Mango_Masala/sandboxTrotter1965]] and I hope you don't mind that I made a few minor edits such as adding italics and links. I was able to read most of the words you had questions on with exception of one word. Flat could not make it out. Will have to ask Dr. Lucas if he can and make the edit. You did a really good job on the letter.--[[User:Dillbug|Dillbug]] ([[User talk:Dillbug|talk]]) 12:18, 24 April 2019 (EDT)
::::{{reply to|Dillbug}} Thank you, Dillbug!
:::{{reply to|Mango Masala}} [[An American Dream Expanded/Trotter Letter, March 14, 1965|This letter]] has been posted, no? 😁 —[[User:Grlucas|Grlucas]] ([[User talk:Grlucas|talk]]) 16:38, 24 April 2019 (EDT)
:::{{reply to|Grlucas}} Thank you very much, Dr. Lucas!

== ''MR'' Articles for this Project ==

These are available in the shared Google drive under ''Mailer Review''.
* Vol 3: Laist: “''An American Dream'': American Existentialism”
* Vol 5: Sermeus: “Norman Mailer’s Mythmaking in ''An American Dream'' and ‘The White’”
* Vol 6: McKinley: “Mailer’s Modern Myth: Reexamining Violence and Masculinity in ''An American Dream''”
* Vol 7: Batchelor: “Visions of the American Dream: F. Scott Fitzgerald, Bob Dylan, and Norman Mailer Probe at the Heart of the National Idea”
:{{reply to|Grlucas}} I assume these articles have not been addressed? I'll take the Laist article if it hasn't been taken. I assume the goal is to locate the actual article from the abstract, seek permission, transcribe and post? I'd like to keep working on contributing, even if we're "done" as a course. It's an interesting process and everyone I know who is a mover and shaker in various English departments says that the digital Humanities is the wave of the future! --[[User:JVbird|JVbird]] ([[User talk:JVbird|talk]]) 07:27, 26 April 2019 (EDT)

== Press ==

{{reply to|Dillbug|Dmcgonagill|JVbird|JenniferMGA|Mango Masala|Namir Riptide|Roger C. Byrd|Sherita Sims-Jones|Waebo}} We might be getting some press about our recent contributions to this project. As you know, Project Mailer is an official site of the Norman Mailer Society, so what we do here is important. Mailer’s biographer [[JML|Mike Lennon]] has expressed his appreciation for our efforts and others have shown interest in writing about our project! I just wanted to let you know. I’m putting together a press release about what we’ve accomplished this semester, so be sure we’re finishing up with our best, most conscientious work. Your efforts, as always, are very much appreciated. Thanks for all the hard work and congratulations for a great showing! Let me know below if there's anything you think I should add to the press release. —[[User:Grlucas|Grlucas]] ([[User talk:Grlucas|talk]]) 20:45, 17 April 2019 (EDT)
: {{reply to|Grlucas}} Excellent news! -[[User:JVbird|JVbird]] (User talk:JVbird|talk]]) 09:53, 18 April 2019 (UTC)
: {{reply to|grlucas}} Sweet! Mention of quick turn around from beginner to able to contribute to project would be cool. It's pretty amazing the progress.~~([[User:Dmcgonagill|Dmcgonagill]] ([[User talk:Dmcgonagill|talk]]) 09:10, 18 April 2019 (EDT))
::{{reply to| Dmcgonagill}} Indeed, I had planned to mention just that. I’m going to write something for the credits page, too. They may be the same thing. —[[User:Grlucas|Grlucas]] ([[User talk:Grlucas|talk]]) 10:33, 18 April 2019 (EDT)
:{{reply to|Grlucas}}Wow! I did not realize others would be able to view our work, or even appreciate it. I have so enjoyed these past two weeks, now that I have a better understanding of how to edit in Wikipedia. I am truly going to miss editing Norman Mailer!(I would have never thought I would say such a thing a couple of weeks ago.) This class is so different from any class I have taken in the past and the best part, is your assignments are real world work, where what you do makes a difference. I feel a very real sense of accomplishment. Thank you Dr. Lucas for allowing me to be a part of PM.--[[User:Dillbug|Dillbug]] ([[User talk:Dillbug|talk]]) 12:08, 18 April 2019 (EDT)
::{{reply to| Dillbug}} Awesome! You all should feel a sense of accomplishment. Everyone has grown so much in just a few short weeks. I'm proud of all the work we've accomplished. You all should be proud of yourselves, too. And who says you have to stop when the semester ends? I hope you all keep editing, especially on Wikipedia. —[[User:Grlucas|Grlucas]] ([[User talk:Grlucas|talk]]) 16:00, 18 April 2019 (EDT)
:{{reply to|Grlucas}} Excellent News. Happy to see our work is real world experience. [[User:Sherita Sims-Jones|Sherita Sims-Jones]] ([[User talk:Sherita Sims-Jones|talk]]) 12:54, 18 April 2019 (EDT)
:{{reply to|Grlucas}} Cool beans. Congrats, all. --[[User:Jules Carry|Jules Carry]] ([[User talk:Jules Carry|talk]]) 18:41, 18 April 2019 (EDT)
:{{reply to|Grlucas}} That's very exciting. Everyone should be well chuffed. [[User:Mango Masala|Mango Masala]] ([[User talk:Mango Masala|talk]]) 13:19, 19 April 2019 (EDT)

== Gallery Additions ==

All, longer gallery additions should probably have their own pages — like the Buckley review; the long ad that lists excerpts from reviews would also be a good candidate for its own page. We could mostly just make them subpages of [[An American Dream Expanded|''AAD'' Expanded]]. Thanks. —[[User:Grlucas|Grlucas]] ([[User talk:Grlucas|talk]]) 10:51, 18 April 2019 (EDT)
:{{reply to|Dillbug|Dmcgonagill|JVbird|JenniferMGA|Mango Masala|Namir Riptide|Roger C. Byrd|Sherita Sims-Jones|Waebo}} OK, all these text-heavy additions '''should''' have their own pages. Here's an example: [[An American Dream Expanded/Major Reviews for a Major Novel|Major Reviews]]. I appreciate Dillbug’s enthusiasm here. —[[User:Grlucas|Grlucas]] ([[User talk:Grlucas|talk]]) 17:48, 18 April 2019 (EDT)
{{reply to|Grlucas}} I have rewritten Book Week article 19650130. It is in my [[User:Dillbug/sandbox_BookWeek|sandbox]]. Please review to see if ready to repost. Thank you.--[[User:Dillbug|Dillbug]] ([[User talk:Dillbug|talk]]) 20:38, 18 April 2019 (EDT)
:{{reply to|Dillbug}} You probably should just concentrate on the part of the page that has to do with Mailer. It's only a small section. --[[User:Jules Carry|Jules Carry]] ([[User talk:Jules Carry|talk]]) 13:26, 20 April 2019 (EDT)
::{{Reply to|Jules Carry}}Thank you for the feedback. I edited the picture under the gallery to reflect the changes.--[[User:Dillbug|Dillbug]] ([[User talk:Dillbug|talk]]) 18:02, 20 April 2019 (EDT)

== PDFs ==

All, I have tried to install the PDF handler extension for MediaWiki, but my hosting service is missing a crucial piece of software. I'm going to see if they can help, but I would suggest we continue as if we will '''not be able to get PDFs to embed'''. Sorry about that. —[[User:Grlucas|Grlucas]] ([[User talk:Grlucas|talk]]) 16:23, 19 April 2019 (EDT)
:{{reply to|Grlucas|waebo|Dmcgonagill|Mango Masala}} I am back online, finally, after the storms, and am able to convert one page PDFs to JPGs. Is there a trick to dealing with a multi-page PDF? Every time I try to convert to a JPG, I get separate files instead of one scrolling picture, like the PDF has. Any ideas, anyone? I'm going to try more tomorrow and work on editing as well-[[User:JVbird|JVbird]] ([[User talk:JVbird|talk]]) 19:16, 20 April 2019 (EDT)
::{{reply to|JVbird}} I know little about it - sorry. I'm trying to sort out why the left side of the letter I added is missing. It appears correctly when you click the image, but not when viewing on main page. It appeared correctly in my sandbox. [[User:Mango Masala|Mango Masala]] ([[User talk:Mango Masala|talk]]) 19:33, 20 April 2019 (EDT)
:::{{reply to|Mango Masala}} Isn't that frustrating! I know things like that leave me scratching my head and make me just want to hit some chocolate and do some stress eating! [[User:JVbird|JVbird]] ([[User talk:JVbird|talk]]) 09:56, 21 April 2019 (EDT)
:::{{reply to|Mango Masala}} You did not follow the formatting for the gallery. I fixed it. 😁 —[[User:Grlucas|Grlucas]] ([[User talk:Grlucas|talk]]) 10:57, 21 April 2019 (EDT)
::::{{reply to|Grlucas}} I see. Thank you for correcting.[[User:Mango Masala|Mango Masala]] ([[User talk:Mango Masala|talk]]) 11:46, 22 April 2019 (EDT)
== Gallery Clean-Up ==

{{reply to|Dillbug|Dmcgonagill|JVbird|JenniferMGA|Mango Masala|Namir Riptide|Roger C. Byrd|Sherita Sims-Jones|Waebo}} OK, all, the gallery is starting to look a bit crowded. Let's clean it up by:
# getting rid of multi-page images. Link to another page where you can display all the images and a transcript.
# transcribing all longer pieces on their own subpages. (For a guide: see how the Buckley review is done.)
# filing images in their correct sections.

Thanks! —[[User:Grlucas|Grlucas]] ([[User talk:Grlucas|talk]]) 11:02, 21 April 2019 (EDT)
:{{reply to|Grlucas}} Will do. Working on editing letters right now and then will move over to the gallery... [[User:JVbird|JVbird]] ([[User talk:JVbird|talk]]) 10:11:14, 21 April 2019 (EDT)
::{{reply to|Grlucas}} I will begin cleaning my submissions up next week and transcribe the longer pieces on their own subpages. I am unclear on what you mean by "filing images in their correct sections". Which ones are filed in the wrong place? Oh, hope you have a very Happy Easter!--[[User:Dillbug|Dillbug]] ([[User talk:Dillbug|talk]]) 16:25, 21 April 2019 (EDT)
:::{{reply to|Grlucas}} I noticed that there's already an early mock up of the cover, so is the Mock up that I posted a repeat of that mock up? It was on the to do list, but I'll take it off if it's just a repeat. Going to have to work on the multi-page images. They're giving me trouble, but will figure them out... [[User:JVbird|JVbird]] ([[User talk:JVbird|talk]]) 16:49, 21 April 2019 (EDT)
::::{{reply to| JVbird}} Yes, that mock up image has been posted already. As for multiple-page images: why not just post the first page in the gallery and others on the subpage? {{reply to| Dillbug}} I have already moved some items into other sections. —[[User:Grlucas|Grlucas]] ([[User talk:Grlucas|talk]]) 07:31, 22 April 2019 (EDT)
:::::{{reply to|Grlucas}} I'll take the mock up image down and then fix the multiple-page images. Will be later today, though. [[User:JVbird|JVbird]] ([[User talk:JVbird|talk]]) 07:57, 22 April 2019 (EDT)
::::{{reply to|Grlucas}} I'm also working on figuring out how to update my multipage images.[[User:Sherita Sims-Jones|Sherita Sims-Jones]] ([[User talk:Sherita Sims-Jones|talk]]) 16:57, 21 April 2019 (EDT)
:::::{{reply to|Grlucas|Sherita Sims-Jones}} I also posted some JPGs with multipage images, so I'm going to have to get mine corrected as well. That will have to be tomorrow, though, it looks like. = I have class tonight with my online students and it's been a long day. Sherita, if you figure it out, let me know. I thought I had had a breakthrough with the JPG files, but the multipage idea I had just isn't the solution! [[User:JVbird|JVbird]] ([[User talk:JVbird|talk]]) 17:45, 21 April 2019 (EDT)
::::::{{Reply to|Grlucas}} Dr. Lucas, can you check that what I have done with the Saturday Review and North American Review posts is what you mean? I separated the images and posted both as individual pages. Thanks, Josef [[User:JVbird|JVbird]] ([[User talk:JVbird|talk]]) 13:54, 22 April 2019 (EDT)
:{{reply to |grlucas}} Example of your #2 request somewhere? & never heard back about my Didion work...Good? No? Suggestions? Thanks.~~([[User:Dmcgonagill|Dmcgonagill]] ([[User talk:Dmcgonagill|talk]]) 09:33, 22 April 2019 (EDT))
{{reply to|Dillbug|JVbird|JenniferMGA|Mango Masala|Namir Riptide|Roger C. Byrd|Sherita Sims-Jones|Waebo}} Friends, Part 1 of directive 1 above complete (Think I did it right!). Please check me. And, need help on adding corresponding transcripts. See links below for claiming & easy access if you are on board with what I started. (I used [[An American Dream Expanded/Major Reviews for a Major Novel|"Major Reviews for a Major Novel"]]) as a model: ([[User:Dmcgonagill|Dmcgonagill]] ([[User talk:Dmcgonagill|talk]]) 14:42, 22 April 2019 (EDT))
#<s>[[An American Dream Expanded/Advertising Copy|Advertising Copy]]</s> Dillbug will try to do
# <s>[[An American Dream Expanded/Press Conference ''Publishers Weekly'' March 23, 1965|Press Conference ''Publishers Weekly'' March 23, 1965]] </s>JVbird will do
# <s>[[''An American Dream'' Expanded/''Publishers Weekly'' March 22, 1965|''Publishers Weekly'' March 22, 1965]]</s> I will do--[[User:Dillbug|Dillbug]] ([[User talk:Dillbug|talk]]) 13:28, 23 April 2019 (EDT)
# [[An American Dream Expanded/Mailer hosts party for Jose Torres, Herald Tribune April 1, 1965|Mailer hosts party for Jose Torres, Herald Tribune April 1, 1965]] - ([[User:Dmcgonagill|Dmcgonagill]] ([[User talk:Dmcgonagill|talk]]) 15:33, 22 April 2019 (EDT))
# [[An American Dream Expanded/Scene: Inside an Army Tent in Vietnam March 22, 1965|Scene: Inside an Army Tent in Vietnam March 22, 1965]] ssimsjones will do[[User:Sherita Sims-Jones|Sherita Sims-Jones]] ([[User talk:Sherita Sims-Jones|talk]]) 18:55, 22 April 2019 (EDT)

:{{reply to|Dmcgonagill}} Hey, Dana. I'll take the Publishers Weekly Press Conference and will be glad to do anything else as well. Just let me know. I'll go in and check what you did, but that won't happen until tonight. If you get a chance, can you check me on the way I've done the multi-page reviews? I'm still not sure I'm doing it right (North American Review, for example). [[User:JVbird|JVbird]] ([[User talk:JVbird|talk]]) 14:51, 22 April 2019 (EDT)
::{{reply to|Dmcgonagill}} Dana, the transcipt for the Publishers Weekly Press Conference is up but I'm not sure about the format, since the original has columns. Are the columns necessary in the transcription? See what you think, please. --[[User:JVbird|JVbird]] ([[User talk:JVbird|talk]]) 12:51, 23 April 2019 (EDT)
:{{reply to|JVbird}} Where is your work at? Send me link and I'll definitely check it out! Thanks!([[User:Dmcgonagill|Dmcgonagill]] ([[User talk:Dmcgonagill|talk]]) 15:29, 22 April 2019 (EDT))
:::{{reply to|Dmcgonagill}} Dana, the multi-pages look great. Thank You very much. [[User:Sherita Sims-Jones|Sherita Sims-Jones]] ([[User talk:Sherita Sims-Jones|talk]]) 18:57, 22 April 2019 (EDT)

== Gallery Clean-up 2 ==

{{reply to|Dillbug|Dmcgonagill|JVbird|JenniferMGA|Mango Masala|Namir Riptide|Roger C. Byrd|Sherita Sims-Jones|Waebo}} All, thanks for all the work. Please use [[An American Dream Expanded/Major Reviews for a Major Novel|Major Reviews for a Major Novel]] as a guide to posting your gallery stuff. Just posting images will not suffice; there should be a transcript on a separate subpage. They should be subpages, as I mentioned, of [[An American Dream Expanded|''AAD'' Expanded]], too: just look at the model above. Thanks. —[[User:Grlucas|Grlucas]] ([[User talk:Grlucas|talk]]) 18:05, 22 April 2019 (EDT)

:{{reply to|Grlucas|Dillbug|Dmcgonagill|JenniferMGA|Mango Masala|Namir Riptide|Roger C. Byrd|Sherita Sims-Jones|Waebo}} This is where I am stumped. I've gone to the Wiki page for creating a subpage https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:User_pages#User_pages_and_user_space but I am just not getting how to create the subpage. I went to the Major Reviews for a Major Novel and I see what it is doing, that the image has a link to a separate page with the image and the transcript, and I want to be able to do that. I'm missing the steps for doing it, though. Does that make sense? Josef --[[User:JVbird|JVbird]] ([[User talk:JVbird|talk]]) 08:27, 23 April 2019 (EDT)

::{{reply to|JVbird}} I sent you an email that should help you create it. [[User:Sherita Sims-Jones|Sherita Sims-Jones]] ([[User talk:Sherita Sims-Jones|talk]]) 09:07, 23 April 2019 (EDT)
::{{reply to|JVbird}} Here's how I created the example above: <code><nowiki>[[An American Dream Expanded/Major Reviews for a Major Novel|Major Reviews for a Major Novel]]</nowiki></code> off the [[An American Dream Expanded|''AAD'' Expanded]] page. —[[User:Grlucas|Grlucas]] ([[User talk:Grlucas|talk]]) 09:10, 23 April 2019 (EDT)
:::{{reply to|Grlucas|Sherita Sims-Jones}} Thanks, Dr. Lucas and Sherita, for the help. Working on these posts now and getting them set up correctly. --[[User:JVbird|JVbird]] ([[User talk:JVbird|talk]]) 12:53, 23 April 2019 (EDT)
::::{{reply to|Grlucas}} Dr. Lucas, one more question so I make sure I am doing this correctly. I transcribed the North American (Robert Dana) Review and created a sub page [[TheNorthAmericanReview/RobertDana]] My question is this. Should it stay as a subpage for now while I'm cleaning it up before I link it to the PM page itself and can you look at it quickly to make sure it's actually what the subpage should look like? Thanks! --[[User:JVbird|JVbird]] ([[User talk:JVbird|talk]]) 13:27, 23 April 2019 (EDT)
:::::{{reply to| JVbird}} No, it should be a subpage of ''AAD'' Expanded, like my example above. I think this was fixed, and since it's a review, was moved to the bib — it's fun being a team, huh? 👍🏼 —[[User:Grlucas|Grlucas]] ([[User talk:Grlucas|talk]]) 07:42, 24 April 2019 (EDT)
:{{reply to|JVbird}} I hope you don't mind, I added links and italics where needed to your article.--[[User:Dillbug|Dillbug]] ([[User talk:Dillbug|talk]]) 17:43, 23 April 2019 (EDT)

Talk:An American Dream Expanded

2019-04-26T11:27:26Z

JVbird: /* MR Articles for this Project */

Welcome to the digital Humanities project, ''AAD'' Expanded. This page will facilitate the discussion on the development of this project, beginning in the spring of 2019.

==Purview==
This project aims to create a critical and cultural context around the composition and subsequent reaction to [[Norman Mailer]]’s novel ''[[An American Dream]]''. It will begin with [[J. Michael Lennon]]’s 2004 ''Norman Mailer's Letters on ''An American Dream'', 1963–1969''. Additional interviews, reviews, essays, and miscellany will be added as they are collected, permissions cleared, and digitized.

==Access==
Participation requires:

# '''An account on Project Mailer'''. This cannot be created by users, but must be done by the editor, [[Gerald R. Lucas]]. [[grl:Contact|Send him an email]] requesting an account (please include the username you would like).
# '''Access to original documents'''. Original documents are stored on [https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1GGktIf5f9wvHRjf-uKi2oCQkWAP1S5d0?usp=sharing Google Drive]. Please request access using your Google account. There will be numerous source documents we will be working with on this project.

==To Do==
See the to-do list on the talk page for ''[[AAD:Letters|Norman Mailer's Letters on ''An American Dream'', 1963–1969]]''.

{{to do|2}}

==Discussion==
. . .
{{reply to|grlucas}} Link to my PM Sandbox. Please give feedback when you can and let me know if I have linked this to the wrong location. Thanks! [[User:Dmcgonagill/sandbox|Dmcgonagill/sandbox for PM]]([[User:Dmcgonagill|Dmcgonagill]] ([[User talk:Dmcgonagill|talk]]) 12:43, 30 March 2019 (UTC))
::{{reply to|grlucas}} My article is ready to be moved from my sandbox to PM. Am I supposed to move it or are you supposed to review it and then move it?--[[User:Dillbug|Dillbug]] ([[User talk:Dillbug|talk]]) 17:53, 2 April 2019 (UTC)
:::{{reply to| Dillbug}} OK, looking good, but it's not quite ready. All citations should be formatted correctly using the citation templates for whatever it is you're citing, like a [[Template:Cite_book|book]] or [[w:Template:Cite_journal|journal article]]. Simply cut and paste the template and fill in the info for each reference (many can already be found on the site's [[Criticism|crit bibliography]]). Use [[Existentialism, Violent Liberation, and Racialized Masculinities: Norman Mailer’s “The White Negro” and An American Dream|McKinley's article]] as a guide. The notice up top does not really make sense, either. Next, you need to convert all parenthetical citations to [[Template:Sfn|shortened footnotes]]. Again, use the McKinley article for your reference. I'll do one or two for you as an example. Finally, I see some typos. Be sure you proof it well. Thanks. (I fixed the beginning for you and gave you some examples to work with.) —[[User:Grlucas|Grlucas]] ([[User talk:Grlucas|talk]]) 21:25, 2 April 2019 (UTC)

{{reply to|Grlucas}} Dr. Lucas, I tried to add two articles from the Misc. drive and am having issues with getting the image. I am going to continue to try and add the images.--[[User:Dillbug|Dillbug]] ([[User talk:Dillbug|talk]]) 18:28, 10 April 2019 (UTC)

{{reply to|Grlucas}} I have attempted to post a review, an article to the Gallery, and a Snippet. Please advise if I have done so correctly. I would like to do more but do not want to until I am sure I am on the right track.--[[User:Dillbug|Dillbug]] ([[User talk:Dillbug|talk]]) 16:57, 16 April 2019 (EDT)
:{{reply to| Dillbug}} Looking good. I cleaned up the language a bit. —[[User:Grlucas|Grlucas]] ([[User talk:Grlucas|talk]]) 07:51, 17 April 2019 (EDT)
{{reply to|Grlucas}} Please take a look at the news paper review by William F. Buckley, Jr. at [[User:Dillbug/sandbox.review#Sort_of_Conservative]] and see if the review is ready to be moved to the main page. Thank you.--[[User:Dillbug|Dillbug]] ([[User talk:Dillbug|talk]]) 20:22, 16 April 2019 (EDT)
:{{reply to| Dillbug}} Check spelling of his name. Mailer should only be linked once — usually the first time he is mentioned. Otherwise, proofread and it looks good. —[[User:Grlucas|Grlucas]] ([[User talk:Grlucas|talk]]) 07:51, 17 April 2019 (EDT)
::{{reply to|Grlucas}} I have made the necessary corrections. I do believe, the article is now ready to be moved. Do you want me to try to move it, or will you?--[[User:Dillbug|Dillbug]] ([[User talk:Dillbug|talk]]) 11:59, 17 April 2019 (EDT)

{{reply to |grlucas}} Feeling ready to post this review or edit with further direction or model from you on desired formatting. Please take a look and advise. Thanks! [[User:Dmcgonagill/sandbox/review]] ~~([[User:Dmcgonagill|Dmcgonagill]] ([[User talk:Dmcgonagill|talk]]) 12:01, 17 April 2019 (EDT))

{{reply to |grlucas}} I uploaded envelope from misc folder but due to lack of access to a pdf convertor, it stays in that form and appears to be of little value on Wiki. Searched internet for work arounds but found nothing. I'm leaving upload but not adding it to gallery. Please advise. Thanks! ~~([[User:Dmcgonagill|Dmcgonagill]] ([[User talk:Dmcgonagill|talk]]) 14:51, 17 April 2019 (EDT))
:{{reply to| Dmcgonagill}} Yes, that's right. I would have to install the PDF viewer here. Do you think I should? —[[User:Grlucas|Grlucas]] ([[User talk:Grlucas|talk]]) 19:52, 17 April 2019 (EDT)
::{{reply to|grlucas}} Yes, please. Increased group contribution would result. Thank you! ~~([[User:Dmcgonagill|Dmcgonagill]] ([[User talk:Dmcgonagill|talk]]) 09:07, 18 April 2019 (EDT))
:::{{reply to| Dmcgonagill}} OK, but give me a bit of time. I'll get to is ASAP. —[[User:Grlucas|Grlucas]] ([[User talk:Grlucas|talk]]) 10:42, 18 April 2019 (EDT)

{{reply to|Grlucas}} I edited the advertising copy for the gallery. Please take a look at the link and let me know if I am supposed to add the reviews that have been crossed out. I did not know how to cross through them once posted. [[An_American_Dream_Expanded/Advertising_Copy]] Thank you.--[[User:Dillbug|Dillbug]] ([[User talk:Dillbug|talk]]) 12:20, 23 April 2019 (EDT)
:{{reply to| Dillbug}} Nice work. I took out the third image, since it was only of a blank page. You needn't worry about the x-out items, unless you want. —[[User:Grlucas|Grlucas]] ([[User talk:Grlucas|talk]]) 07:38, 24 April 2019 (EDT)
{{reply to|Grlucas}} Dr. Lucas, I transcribed the letter in my Trotter sandbox. Please review and advise on what to do for the illegible words. Thank you. [[User:Mango Masala|Mango Masala]] ([[User talk:Mango Masala|talk]]) 12:32, 23 April 2019 (EDT)
:{{reply to|Mango Masala}} Could you give me a link, please? Thanks. —07:38, 24 April 2019 (EDT)
::{{reply to|Grlucas}} Thank you for reviewing. [[User:Mango Masala|Mango Masala]] ([[User talk:Mango Masala|talk]]) 10:52, 24 April 2019 (EDT)
:::{{reply to|Grlucas|Mango Masala}} I reviewed your Trotter letter at [[User:Mango_Masala/sandboxTrotter1965]] and I hope you don't mind that I made a few minor edits such as adding italics and links. I was able to read most of the words you had questions on with exception of one word. Flat could not make it out. Will have to ask Dr. Lucas if he can and make the edit. You did a really good job on the letter.--[[User:Dillbug|Dillbug]] ([[User talk:Dillbug|talk]]) 12:18, 24 April 2019 (EDT)
::::{{reply to|Dillbug}} Thank you, Dillbug!
:::{{reply to|Mango Masala}} [[An American Dream Expanded/Trotter Letter, March 14, 1965|This letter]] has been posted, no? 😁 —[[User:Grlucas|Grlucas]] ([[User talk:Grlucas|talk]]) 16:38, 24 April 2019 (EDT)
:::{{reply to|Grlucas}} Thank you very much, Dr. Lucas!

== ''MR'' Articles for this Project ==

These are available in the shared Google drive under ''Mailer Review''.
* Vol 3: Laist: “''An American Dream'': American Existentialism”
* Vol 5: Sermeus: “Norman Mailer’s Mythmaking in ''An American Dream'' and ‘The White’”
* Vol 6: McKinley: “Mailer’s Modern Myth: Reexamining Violence and Masculinity in ''An American Dream''”
* Vol 7: Batchelor: “Visions of the American Dream: F. Scott Fitzgerald, Bob Dylan, and Norman Mailer Probe at the Heart of the National Idea”
:{{reply to|Grlucas}} I assume these articles have not been addressed? I'll take the Laist article if it hasn't been taken. I'd like to keep working on contributing, even if we're "done" as a course. It's an interesting process and everyone I know who is a mover and shaker in various English departments says that the digital Humanities is the wave of the future! --[[User:JVbird|JVbird]] ([[User talk:JVbird|talk]]) 07:27, 26 April 2019 (EDT)

== Press ==

{{reply to|Dillbug|Dmcgonagill|JVbird|JenniferMGA|Mango Masala|Namir Riptide|Roger C. Byrd|Sherita Sims-Jones|Waebo}} We might be getting some press about our recent contributions to this project. As you know, Project Mailer is an official site of the Norman Mailer Society, so what we do here is important. Mailer’s biographer [[JML|Mike Lennon]] has expressed his appreciation for our efforts and others have shown interest in writing about our project! I just wanted to let you know. I’m putting together a press release about what we’ve accomplished this semester, so be sure we’re finishing up with our best, most conscientious work. Your efforts, as always, are very much appreciated. Thanks for all the hard work and congratulations for a great showing! Let me know below if there's anything you think I should add to the press release. —[[User:Grlucas|Grlucas]] ([[User talk:Grlucas|talk]]) 20:45, 17 April 2019 (EDT)
: {{reply to|Grlucas}} Excellent news! -[[User:JVbird|JVbird]] (User talk:JVbird|talk]]) 09:53, 18 April 2019 (UTC)
: {{reply to|grlucas}} Sweet! Mention of quick turn around from beginner to able to contribute to project would be cool. It's pretty amazing the progress.~~([[User:Dmcgonagill|Dmcgonagill]] ([[User talk:Dmcgonagill|talk]]) 09:10, 18 April 2019 (EDT))
::{{reply to| Dmcgonagill}} Indeed, I had planned to mention just that. I’m going to write something for the credits page, too. They may be the same thing. —[[User:Grlucas|Grlucas]] ([[User talk:Grlucas|talk]]) 10:33, 18 April 2019 (EDT)
:{{reply to|Grlucas}}Wow! I did not realize others would be able to view our work, or even appreciate it. I have so enjoyed these past two weeks, now that I have a better understanding of how to edit in Wikipedia. I am truly going to miss editing Norman Mailer!(I would have never thought I would say such a thing a couple of weeks ago.) This class is so different from any class I have taken in the past and the best part, is your assignments are real world work, where what you do makes a difference. I feel a very real sense of accomplishment. Thank you Dr. Lucas for allowing me to be a part of PM.--[[User:Dillbug|Dillbug]] ([[User talk:Dillbug|talk]]) 12:08, 18 April 2019 (EDT)
::{{reply to| Dillbug}} Awesome! You all should feel a sense of accomplishment. Everyone has grown so much in just a few short weeks. I'm proud of all the work we've accomplished. You all should be proud of yourselves, too. And who says you have to stop when the semester ends? I hope you all keep editing, especially on Wikipedia. —[[User:Grlucas|Grlucas]] ([[User talk:Grlucas|talk]]) 16:00, 18 April 2019 (EDT)
:{{reply to|Grlucas}} Excellent News. Happy to see our work is real world experience. [[User:Sherita Sims-Jones|Sherita Sims-Jones]] ([[User talk:Sherita Sims-Jones|talk]]) 12:54, 18 April 2019 (EDT)
:{{reply to|Grlucas}} Cool beans. Congrats, all. --[[User:Jules Carry|Jules Carry]] ([[User talk:Jules Carry|talk]]) 18:41, 18 April 2019 (EDT)
:{{reply to|Grlucas}} That's very exciting. Everyone should be well chuffed. [[User:Mango Masala|Mango Masala]] ([[User talk:Mango Masala|talk]]) 13:19, 19 April 2019 (EDT)

== Gallery Additions ==

All, longer gallery additions should probably have their own pages — like the Buckley review; the long ad that lists excerpts from reviews would also be a good candidate for its own page. We could mostly just make them subpages of [[An American Dream Expanded|''AAD'' Expanded]]. Thanks. —[[User:Grlucas|Grlucas]] ([[User talk:Grlucas|talk]]) 10:51, 18 April 2019 (EDT)
:{{reply to|Dillbug|Dmcgonagill|JVbird|JenniferMGA|Mango Masala|Namir Riptide|Roger C. Byrd|Sherita Sims-Jones|Waebo}} OK, all these text-heavy additions '''should''' have their own pages. Here's an example: [[An American Dream Expanded/Major Reviews for a Major Novel|Major Reviews]]. I appreciate Dillbug’s enthusiasm here. —[[User:Grlucas|Grlucas]] ([[User talk:Grlucas|talk]]) 17:48, 18 April 2019 (EDT)
{{reply to|Grlucas}} I have rewritten Book Week article 19650130. It is in my [[User:Dillbug/sandbox_BookWeek|sandbox]]. Please review to see if ready to repost. Thank you.--[[User:Dillbug|Dillbug]] ([[User talk:Dillbug|talk]]) 20:38, 18 April 2019 (EDT)
:{{reply to|Dillbug}} You probably should just concentrate on the part of the page that has to do with Mailer. It's only a small section. --[[User:Jules Carry|Jules Carry]] ([[User talk:Jules Carry|talk]]) 13:26, 20 April 2019 (EDT)
::{{Reply to|Jules Carry}}Thank you for the feedback. I edited the picture under the gallery to reflect the changes.--[[User:Dillbug|Dillbug]] ([[User talk:Dillbug|talk]]) 18:02, 20 April 2019 (EDT)

== PDFs ==

All, I have tried to install the PDF handler extension for MediaWiki, but my hosting service is missing a crucial piece of software. I'm going to see if they can help, but I would suggest we continue as if we will '''not be able to get PDFs to embed'''. Sorry about that. —[[User:Grlucas|Grlucas]] ([[User talk:Grlucas|talk]]) 16:23, 19 April 2019 (EDT)
:{{reply to|Grlucas|waebo|Dmcgonagill|Mango Masala}} I am back online, finally, after the storms, and am able to convert one page PDFs to JPGs. Is there a trick to dealing with a multi-page PDF? Every time I try to convert to a JPG, I get separate files instead of one scrolling picture, like the PDF has. Any ideas, anyone? I'm going to try more tomorrow and work on editing as well-[[User:JVbird|JVbird]] ([[User talk:JVbird|talk]]) 19:16, 20 April 2019 (EDT)
::{{reply to|JVbird}} I know little about it - sorry. I'm trying to sort out why the left side of the letter I added is missing. It appears correctly when you click the image, but not when viewing on main page. It appeared correctly in my sandbox. [[User:Mango Masala|Mango Masala]] ([[User talk:Mango Masala|talk]]) 19:33, 20 April 2019 (EDT)
:::{{reply to|Mango Masala}} Isn't that frustrating! I know things like that leave me scratching my head and make me just want to hit some chocolate and do some stress eating! [[User:JVbird|JVbird]] ([[User talk:JVbird|talk]]) 09:56, 21 April 2019 (EDT)
:::{{reply to|Mango Masala}} You did not follow the formatting for the gallery. I fixed it. 😁 —[[User:Grlucas|Grlucas]] ([[User talk:Grlucas|talk]]) 10:57, 21 April 2019 (EDT)
::::{{reply to|Grlucas}} I see. Thank you for correcting.[[User:Mango Masala|Mango Masala]] ([[User talk:Mango Masala|talk]]) 11:46, 22 April 2019 (EDT)
== Gallery Clean-Up ==

{{reply to|Dillbug|Dmcgonagill|JVbird|JenniferMGA|Mango Masala|Namir Riptide|Roger C. Byrd|Sherita Sims-Jones|Waebo}} OK, all, the gallery is starting to look a bit crowded. Let's clean it up by:
# getting rid of multi-page images. Link to another page where you can display all the images and a transcript.
# transcribing all longer pieces on their own subpages. (For a guide: see how the Buckley review is done.)
# filing images in their correct sections.

Thanks! —[[User:Grlucas|Grlucas]] ([[User talk:Grlucas|talk]]) 11:02, 21 April 2019 (EDT)
:{{reply to|Grlucas}} Will do. Working on editing letters right now and then will move over to the gallery... [[User:JVbird|JVbird]] ([[User talk:JVbird|talk]]) 10:11:14, 21 April 2019 (EDT)
::{{reply to|Grlucas}} I will begin cleaning my submissions up next week and transcribe the longer pieces on their own subpages. I am unclear on what you mean by "filing images in their correct sections". Which ones are filed in the wrong place? Oh, hope you have a very Happy Easter!--[[User:Dillbug|Dillbug]] ([[User talk:Dillbug|talk]]) 16:25, 21 April 2019 (EDT)
:::{{reply to|Grlucas}} I noticed that there's already an early mock up of the cover, so is the Mock up that I posted a repeat of that mock up? It was on the to do list, but I'll take it off if it's just a repeat. Going to have to work on the multi-page images. They're giving me trouble, but will figure them out... [[User:JVbird|JVbird]] ([[User talk:JVbird|talk]]) 16:49, 21 April 2019 (EDT)
::::{{reply to| JVbird}} Yes, that mock up image has been posted already. As for multiple-page images: why not just post the first page in the gallery and others on the subpage? {{reply to| Dillbug}} I have already moved some items into other sections. —[[User:Grlucas|Grlucas]] ([[User talk:Grlucas|talk]]) 07:31, 22 April 2019 (EDT)
:::::{{reply to|Grlucas}} I'll take the mock up image down and then fix the multiple-page images. Will be later today, though. [[User:JVbird|JVbird]] ([[User talk:JVbird|talk]]) 07:57, 22 April 2019 (EDT)
::::{{reply to|Grlucas}} I'm also working on figuring out how to update my multipage images.[[User:Sherita Sims-Jones|Sherita Sims-Jones]] ([[User talk:Sherita Sims-Jones|talk]]) 16:57, 21 April 2019 (EDT)
:::::{{reply to|Grlucas|Sherita Sims-Jones}} I also posted some JPGs with multipage images, so I'm going to have to get mine corrected as well. That will have to be tomorrow, though, it looks like. = I have class tonight with my online students and it's been a long day. Sherita, if you figure it out, let me know. I thought I had had a breakthrough with the JPG files, but the multipage idea I had just isn't the solution! [[User:JVbird|JVbird]] ([[User talk:JVbird|talk]]) 17:45, 21 April 2019 (EDT)
::::::{{Reply to|Grlucas}} Dr. Lucas, can you check that what I have done with the Saturday Review and North American Review posts is what you mean? I separated the images and posted both as individual pages. Thanks, Josef [[User:JVbird|JVbird]] ([[User talk:JVbird|talk]]) 13:54, 22 April 2019 (EDT)
:{{reply to |grlucas}} Example of your #2 request somewhere? & never heard back about my Didion work...Good? No? Suggestions? Thanks.~~([[User:Dmcgonagill|Dmcgonagill]] ([[User talk:Dmcgonagill|talk]]) 09:33, 22 April 2019 (EDT))
{{reply to|Dillbug|JVbird|JenniferMGA|Mango Masala|Namir Riptide|Roger C. Byrd|Sherita Sims-Jones|Waebo}} Friends, Part 1 of directive 1 above complete (Think I did it right!). Please check me. And, need help on adding corresponding transcripts. See links below for claiming & easy access if you are on board with what I started. (I used [[An American Dream Expanded/Major Reviews for a Major Novel|"Major Reviews for a Major Novel"]]) as a model: ([[User:Dmcgonagill|Dmcgonagill]] ([[User talk:Dmcgonagill|talk]]) 14:42, 22 April 2019 (EDT))
#<s>[[An American Dream Expanded/Advertising Copy|Advertising Copy]]</s> Dillbug will try to do
# <s>[[An American Dream Expanded/Press Conference ''Publishers Weekly'' March 23, 1965|Press Conference ''Publishers Weekly'' March 23, 1965]] </s>JVbird will do
# <s>[[''An American Dream'' Expanded/''Publishers Weekly'' March 22, 1965|''Publishers Weekly'' March 22, 1965]]</s> I will do--[[User:Dillbug|Dillbug]] ([[User talk:Dillbug|talk]]) 13:28, 23 April 2019 (EDT)
# [[An American Dream Expanded/Mailer hosts party for Jose Torres, Herald Tribune April 1, 1965|Mailer hosts party for Jose Torres, Herald Tribune April 1, 1965]] - ([[User:Dmcgonagill|Dmcgonagill]] ([[User talk:Dmcgonagill|talk]]) 15:33, 22 April 2019 (EDT))
# [[An American Dream Expanded/Scene: Inside an Army Tent in Vietnam March 22, 1965|Scene: Inside an Army Tent in Vietnam March 22, 1965]] ssimsjones will do[[User:Sherita Sims-Jones|Sherita Sims-Jones]] ([[User talk:Sherita Sims-Jones|talk]]) 18:55, 22 April 2019 (EDT)

:{{reply to|Dmcgonagill}} Hey, Dana. I'll take the Publishers Weekly Press Conference and will be glad to do anything else as well. Just let me know. I'll go in and check what you did, but that won't happen until tonight. If you get a chance, can you check me on the way I've done the multi-page reviews? I'm still not sure I'm doing it right (North American Review, for example). [[User:JVbird|JVbird]] ([[User talk:JVbird|talk]]) 14:51, 22 April 2019 (EDT)
::{{reply to|Dmcgonagill}} Dana, the transcipt for the Publishers Weekly Press Conference is up but I'm not sure about the format, since the original has columns. Are the columns necessary in the transcription? See what you think, please. --[[User:JVbird|JVbird]] ([[User talk:JVbird|talk]]) 12:51, 23 April 2019 (EDT)
:{{reply to|JVbird}} Where is your work at? Send me link and I'll definitely check it out! Thanks!([[User:Dmcgonagill|Dmcgonagill]] ([[User talk:Dmcgonagill|talk]]) 15:29, 22 April 2019 (EDT))
:::{{reply to|Dmcgonagill}} Dana, the multi-pages look great. Thank You very much. [[User:Sherita Sims-Jones|Sherita Sims-Jones]] ([[User talk:Sherita Sims-Jones|talk]]) 18:57, 22 April 2019 (EDT)

== Gallery Clean-up 2 ==

{{reply to|Dillbug|Dmcgonagill|JVbird|JenniferMGA|Mango Masala|Namir Riptide|Roger C. Byrd|Sherita Sims-Jones|Waebo}} All, thanks for all the work. Please use [[An American Dream Expanded/Major Reviews for a Major Novel|Major Reviews for a Major Novel]] as a guide to posting your gallery stuff. Just posting images will not suffice; there should be a transcript on a separate subpage. They should be subpages, as I mentioned, of [[An American Dream Expanded|''AAD'' Expanded]], too: just look at the model above. Thanks. —[[User:Grlucas|Grlucas]] ([[User talk:Grlucas|talk]]) 18:05, 22 April 2019 (EDT)

:{{reply to|Grlucas|Dillbug|Dmcgonagill|JenniferMGA|Mango Masala|Namir Riptide|Roger C. Byrd|Sherita Sims-Jones|Waebo}} This is where I am stumped. I've gone to the Wiki page for creating a subpage https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:User_pages#User_pages_and_user_space but I am just not getting how to create the subpage. I went to the Major Reviews for a Major Novel and I see what it is doing, that the image has a link to a separate page with the image and the transcript, and I want to be able to do that. I'm missing the steps for doing it, though. Does that make sense? Josef --[[User:JVbird|JVbird]] ([[User talk:JVbird|talk]]) 08:27, 23 April 2019 (EDT)

::{{reply to|JVbird}} I sent you an email that should help you create it. [[User:Sherita Sims-Jones|Sherita Sims-Jones]] ([[User talk:Sherita Sims-Jones|talk]]) 09:07, 23 April 2019 (EDT)
::{{reply to|JVbird}} Here's how I created the example above: <code><nowiki>[[An American Dream Expanded/Major Reviews for a Major Novel|Major Reviews for a Major Novel]]</nowiki></code> off the [[An American Dream Expanded|''AAD'' Expanded]] page. —[[User:Grlucas|Grlucas]] ([[User talk:Grlucas|talk]]) 09:10, 23 April 2019 (EDT)
:::{{reply to|Grlucas|Sherita Sims-Jones}} Thanks, Dr. Lucas and Sherita, for the help. Working on these posts now and getting them set up correctly. --[[User:JVbird|JVbird]] ([[User talk:JVbird|talk]]) 12:53, 23 April 2019 (EDT)
::::{{reply to|Grlucas}} Dr. Lucas, one more question so I make sure I am doing this correctly. I transcribed the North American (Robert Dana) Review and created a sub page [[TheNorthAmericanReview/RobertDana]] My question is this. Should it stay as a subpage for now while I'm cleaning it up before I link it to the PM page itself and can you look at it quickly to make sure it's actually what the subpage should look like? Thanks! --[[User:JVbird|JVbird]] ([[User talk:JVbird|talk]]) 13:27, 23 April 2019 (EDT)
:::::{{reply to| JVbird}} No, it should be a subpage of ''AAD'' Expanded, like my example above. I think this was fixed, and since it's a review, was moved to the bib — it's fun being a team, huh? 👍🏼 —[[User:Grlucas|Grlucas]] ([[User talk:Grlucas|talk]]) 07:42, 24 April 2019 (EDT)
:{{reply to|JVbird}} I hope you don't mind, I added links and italics where needed to your article.--[[User:Dillbug|Dillbug]] ([[User talk:Dillbug|talk]]) 17:43, 23 April 2019 (EDT)

User talk:JVbird

2019-04-25T16:42:35Z

JVbird: /* Gordon Article */

== Letters ==

You might want to take just part of the letters. 76 is quite a few for one person to post, though I do appreciate your enthusiasm. —[[User:Grlucas|Grlucas]] ([[User talk:Grlucas|talk]]) 19:39, 29 March 2019 (UTC)

:{{reply to|Grlucas}} LOL Sounds good to me. I know a classmate also posted about wanting to work on the letters. Perhaps we could divvy them up in some way? I just signed there because that's what the list has... [[User:JVbird|JVbird]] ([[Usertalk:JVbird|talk]])

:{{reply to |JVbird}} I would like to share some of the letter responsibility with you. Are there any of particular interest to you? I'm going to pick 3 and send those names to you and see if they are not duplicates to your selection...cool?([[User:Dmcgonagill|Dmcgonagill]] ([[User talk:Dmcgonagill|talk]]) 18:32, 1 April 2019 (UTC))

::{{reply to|JVbird}} Sounds good. 👍 —[[User:Grlucas|Grlucas]] ([[User talk:Grlucas|talk]]) 20:54, 29 March 2019 (UTC)

:::{{reply to|Grlucas}} Dr. Lucas, I'm working on the letters now, and I'm getting better at the template with each one, but the last two (Whittemore, Yaminichi) I can't figure out why the Reference is not showing up right, the end note, really, about the two recipients. Any suggestion as to what I'm missing there in the template? Thanks! Josef [[User:JVbird|JVbird]] ([[User talk:JVbird|talk]]) 16:24, 7 April 2019 (UTC)
::::{{reply to|JVbird}} Sure! Where are they? —[[User:Grlucas|Grlucas]] ([[User talk:Grlucas|talk]]) 19:22, 7 April 2019 (UTC)
:::::{{reply to|Grlucas}} they're at https://projectmailer.net/pm/User_talk:JVbird/sandbox [[User:JVbird|JVbird]] ([[User talk:JVbird|talk]]) 20:48, 7 April 2019 (UTC)
::::::{{reply to|JVbird}} No need to use the sandbox; just make ’em real. Also, have a look at [[Talk:Norman Mailer’s Letters on An American Dream, 1963–1969#Final Letter Format|this post]] before you continue. Thanks. —[[User:Grlucas|Grlucas]] ([[User talk:Grlucas|talk]]) 23:23, 7 April 2019 (UTC)

:::::::{{reply to|Grlucas}} Dr. Lucas, I've posted the following NM letters, ready for your review: Deutsch 10/15 Earney 10/15 Whittemore 10/15 Yaminishi 10/16 Morris 10/21 Deutsch 11/4 Earney 11/4 Naiman 11/5 Gwaltney 11/9 Yaminishi 11/26 Skellings 11/26 Susskind 11/26. Let me know if you see anything I need to correct and I'll work on that in the morning. Thanks! Josef [[User:JVbird|JVbird]] ([[User talk:JVbird|talk]]) 23:23, 9 April 2019 (UTC)
::::::::{{reply to|JVbird}} Nice work. Check your italics: everything italicized in the originals needs to be here. Link to Wikipedia when appropriate (see some other posted letters as examples); you can also eliminate the parenthetical birth-death dates. Be sure to break up intros, so footnotes correspond to the part of the text they're glossing. —[[User:Grlucas|Grlucas]] ([[User talk:Grlucas|talk]]) 11:21, 10 April 2019 (UTC)
:::::::::{{reply to|Grlucas}} Thanks. I'll check over the letters I posted again for these details. Then I'll check to see what else needs contributing to. [[User:JVbird|JVbird]] ([[User talk:JVbird|talk]]) 13:43, 10 April 2019 (UTC)

== Gordon Article ==

Nicely done. I made a few tweaks, as you can see. They were small things, so it was easier for me to do them than to tell you about them, if that makes sense. Once thing, you can link to Wikipedia entries by just adding a w: after the the initial brackets, like <code><nowiki>[[w:Norman Mailer|Norman Mailer]]</nowiki></code>.

Add the full citation at the top of the essay followed by the permission statement (when you get it), like on the [[Existentialism, Violent Liberation, and Racialized Masculinities: Norman Mailer’s “The White Negro” and An American Dream|McKinley]] essay.

Thanks, and again good job. —[[User:Grlucas|Grlucas]] ([[User talk:Grlucas|talk]]) 13:31, 30 March 2019 (UTC)

:{{reply to|Grlucas}} Thanks for the tweaks. I'll make that adjustment and post the permission when I get it. One last option is to try to have my friend in Gainesville contact Gordon's son, if he knows someone who knows him. Fingers crossed. I posted my bio but I have a question about the links I tried to create (like to Shakespeare). They're showing as broken links, but why is that? And why is my font so big? lol My life is neither bold nor large font, by any stretch of the imagination. [[User:JVbird|JVbird]] ([[User talk|JVbird|talk]])
::{{reply to|JVbird}} Your font is big because you did not close your <code><nowiki><big></nowiki></code> tag — which you really should not use anyway. And to link to Wikipedia, you need a w: — like <code><nowiki>[[w:Shakespeare|Shakespeare]]</nowiki></code>. Good deal about Gordon: again, as long as you tried. I don't think it'll be a big deal. —[[User:Grlucas|Grlucas]] ([[User talk:Grlucas|talk]]) 18:20, 30 March 2019 (UTC)
:::{{reply to|Grlucas}} Thanks--it's those little details that seem to keep giving me trouble. Cleared these issues up and trying to figure out the citations on the NCM bio. They're giving me a headache! [[User:JVbird|JVbird]] ([[User talk:JVbird|talk]])
::::{{reply to|JVbird}} Yeah, I was looking at the citations and the problem is the original sources are not mentioned. I tried to go back and look at some previous versions, but had no luck. They will need to be figured out. Also, please remember to indicate when an edit is a minor one before you save. Thanks. —[[User:Grlucas|Grlucas]] ([[User talk:Grlucas|talk]]) 11:13, 1 April 2019 (UTC)
:::::{{reply to|Grlucas}} Maybe I should just go in and start over with the references. I'll also see if anyone else wants to help out with that. They're just not working, and I've tried to follow the Help:Shortened Footnotes page to the letter, but... Thanks for the reminder about Minor edit! Will do. :) [[User:JVbird|JVbird]] ([[User talk:JVbird|talk]])
::::::{{reply to|JVbird}} It looks like you might have gotten some assistance from a citation bot. Have you checked? You know the issue has nothing to do with the shortened footnotes, right? —[[User:Grlucas|Grlucas]] ([[User talk:Grlucas|talk]]) 14:29, 2 April 2019 (UTC)
::::::{{reply to|Grlucas}} Nope, but I'll check on that right away. Working on grading some student papers.... But no, I didn't know that the issue isn't with the shortened footnotes. I'll see if I can figure out the problem based on the citation bot info... [[User:JVbird|JVbird]] ([[User talk:JVbird|tak}})

:::::::::{{reply to|Grlucas}} I think I need more practice with creating citations and references. Is there aother NM article in the shared drive that needs posting? [[User:JVbird|JVbird]] ([[User talk:JVbird|talk]]) 13:27, 12 April 2019 (UTC)
::::::::::{{reply to|JVbird}} Well, yes! There are dozens. I put several articles from the ''Mailer Review'' that need posting at the [[Talk:An American Dream Expanded|bottom of the ''AAD'' Expanded talk page]]. {{user|Roger C. Byrd}} is supposed to choose one of those to post, but I've not heard from him yet. Also, the [[An American Dream Expanded/Bibliography|''AAD'' bibliography]] needs work. Lots to do... —[[User:Grlucas|Grlucas]] ([[User talk:Grlucas|talk]]) 14:48, 12 April 2019 (UTC)
:::::::::::{{reply to|Grlucas}} I have no idea why I am just now seeing this response, Dr. Lucas. Tell me what I can do to the bibliography and I can work on it today. Josef--[[User:JVbird|JVbird]] ([[User talk:JVbird|talk]]) 12:42, 25 April 2019 (EDT)

==Peer Review==

• Journal:
I thoroughly enjoy reading your frequent journal entries. You present your scholarly observations thoughtfully, and I appreciate and learn from your personal experiences in the classroom as both student and educator. Your entries not only reference the current textbook, you often relate what we’re learning to our previous coursework, projects, and discussions, which helps me tremendously and shows your growth within the certificate programme.
I value your thoughtful feedback, encouragement, and supportive language. You are very much a natural leader and educator.

• Discussion: You have contributed frequently in all discussions and have worked hard on the coding within Wikipedia to ensure it’s done correctly. Your progress from the first discussion (sourcing) to the most recent (thinking about Wiki) is impressive.

• Norris Church Mailer Bio: I really appreciate your contributions to the NCM entry. You were discerning as to what information to highlight and you communicated your edits and suggestions often. You worked on it tirelessly. You’ve been careful to present NCM for her own accomplishments and not within the shadow of NM, which is exactly the unbiased voice that Wiki demands.

• Project Mailer: Your PM biography is well presented and a delight to read! You’ve done very well with the coding and it shows. I know you’ve been persistent about trying to secure permission for your Gordon essay, which has been frustrating. Looking through your discussions, you’ve also been working consistently on your letters and have made good strides. [[User:Mango Masala|Mango Masala]] ([[User talk:Mango Masala|talk]]) 18:19, 14 April 2019 (UTC)

:{{reply to|Mango Masala}} Thanks so much for your feedback, Mariam. You're way too kind! I definitely have a long way to go with code, but I did realize one thing I've been doing wrong with references, so I'm going to go back and clean some of my posts up today and maybe I'll figure out a few more of the code issues I'm having. Fingers crossed! [[User:JVbird|JVbird]] ([[User talk:JVbird|Jvbird]]) 15:25, 15 April 2019 (UTC)

User talk:JVbird

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JVbird: /* Gordon Article */

== Letters ==

You might want to take just part of the letters. 76 is quite a few for one person to post, though I do appreciate your enthusiasm. —[[User:Grlucas|Grlucas]] ([[User talk:Grlucas|talk]]) 19:39, 29 March 2019 (UTC)

:{{reply to|Grlucas}} LOL Sounds good to me. I know a classmate also posted about wanting to work on the letters. Perhaps we could divvy them up in some way? I just signed there because that's what the list has... [[User:JVbird|JVbird]] ([[Usertalk:JVbird|talk]])

:{{reply to |JVbird}} I would like to share some of the letter responsibility with you. Are there any of particular interest to you? I'm going to pick 3 and send those names to you and see if they are not duplicates to your selection...cool?([[User:Dmcgonagill|Dmcgonagill]] ([[User talk:Dmcgonagill|talk]]) 18:32, 1 April 2019 (UTC))

::{{reply to|JVbird}} Sounds good. 👍 —[[User:Grlucas|Grlucas]] ([[User talk:Grlucas|talk]]) 20:54, 29 March 2019 (UTC)

:::{{reply to|Grlucas}} Dr. Lucas, I'm working on the letters now, and I'm getting better at the template with each one, but the last two (Whittemore, Yaminichi) I can't figure out why the Reference is not showing up right, the end note, really, about the two recipients. Any suggestion as to what I'm missing there in the template? Thanks! Josef [[User:JVbird|JVbird]] ([[User talk:JVbird|talk]]) 16:24, 7 April 2019 (UTC)
::::{{reply to|JVbird}} Sure! Where are they? —[[User:Grlucas|Grlucas]] ([[User talk:Grlucas|talk]]) 19:22, 7 April 2019 (UTC)
:::::{{reply to|Grlucas}} they're at https://projectmailer.net/pm/User_talk:JVbird/sandbox [[User:JVbird|JVbird]] ([[User talk:JVbird|talk]]) 20:48, 7 April 2019 (UTC)
::::::{{reply to|JVbird}} No need to use the sandbox; just make ’em real. Also, have a look at [[Talk:Norman Mailer’s Letters on An American Dream, 1963–1969#Final Letter Format|this post]] before you continue. Thanks. —[[User:Grlucas|Grlucas]] ([[User talk:Grlucas|talk]]) 23:23, 7 April 2019 (UTC)

:::::::{{reply to|Grlucas}} Dr. Lucas, I've posted the following NM letters, ready for your review: Deutsch 10/15 Earney 10/15 Whittemore 10/15 Yaminishi 10/16 Morris 10/21 Deutsch 11/4 Earney 11/4 Naiman 11/5 Gwaltney 11/9 Yaminishi 11/26 Skellings 11/26 Susskind 11/26. Let me know if you see anything I need to correct and I'll work on that in the morning. Thanks! Josef [[User:JVbird|JVbird]] ([[User talk:JVbird|talk]]) 23:23, 9 April 2019 (UTC)
::::::::{{reply to|JVbird}} Nice work. Check your italics: everything italicized in the originals needs to be here. Link to Wikipedia when appropriate (see some other posted letters as examples); you can also eliminate the parenthetical birth-death dates. Be sure to break up intros, so footnotes correspond to the part of the text they're glossing. —[[User:Grlucas|Grlucas]] ([[User talk:Grlucas|talk]]) 11:21, 10 April 2019 (UTC)
:::::::::{{reply to|Grlucas}} Thanks. I'll check over the letters I posted again for these details. Then I'll check to see what else needs contributing to. [[User:JVbird|JVbird]] ([[User talk:JVbird|talk]]) 13:43, 10 April 2019 (UTC)

== Gordon Article ==

Nicely done. I made a few tweaks, as you can see. They were small things, so it was easier for me to do them than to tell you about them, if that makes sense. Once thing, you can link to Wikipedia entries by just adding a w: after the the initial brackets, like <code><nowiki>[[w:Norman Mailer|Norman Mailer]]</nowiki></code>.

Add the full citation at the top of the essay followed by the permission statement (when you get it), like on the [[Existentialism, Violent Liberation, and Racialized Masculinities: Norman Mailer’s “The White Negro” and An American Dream|McKinley]] essay.

Thanks, and again good job. —[[User:Grlucas|Grlucas]] ([[User talk:Grlucas|talk]]) 13:31, 30 March 2019 (UTC)

:{{reply to|Grlucas}} Thanks for the tweaks. I'll make that adjustment and post the permission when I get it. One last option is to try to have my friend in Gainesville contact Gordon's son, if he knows someone who knows him. Fingers crossed. I posted my bio but I have a question about the links I tried to create (like to Shakespeare). They're showing as broken links, but why is that? And why is my font so big? lol My life is neither bold nor large font, by any stretch of the imagination. [[User:JVbird|JVbird]] ([[User talk|JVbird|talk]])
::{{reply to|JVbird}} Your font is big because you did not close your <code><nowiki><big></nowiki></code> tag — which you really should not use anyway. And to link to Wikipedia, you need a w: — like <code><nowiki>[[w:Shakespeare|Shakespeare]]</nowiki></code>. Good deal about Gordon: again, as long as you tried. I don't think it'll be a big deal. —[[User:Grlucas|Grlucas]] ([[User talk:Grlucas|talk]]) 18:20, 30 March 2019 (UTC)
:::{{reply to|Grlucas}} Thanks--it's those little details that seem to keep giving me trouble. Cleared these issues up and trying to figure out the citations on the NCM bio. They're giving me a headache! [[User:JVbird|JVbird]] ([[User talk:JVbird|talk]])
::::{{reply to|JVbird}} Yeah, I was looking at the citations and the problem is the original sources are not mentioned. I tried to go back and look at some previous versions, but had no luck. They will need to be figured out. Also, please remember to indicate when an edit is a minor one before you save. Thanks. —[[User:Grlucas|Grlucas]] ([[User talk:Grlucas|talk]]) 11:13, 1 April 2019 (UTC)
:::::{{reply to|Grlucas}} Maybe I should just go in and start over with the references. I'll also see if anyone else wants to help out with that. They're just not working, and I've tried to follow the Help:Shortened Footnotes page to the letter, but... Thanks for the reminder about Minor edit! Will do. :) [[User:JVbird|JVbird]] ([[User talk:JVbird|talk]])
::::::{{reply to|JVbird}} It looks like you might have gotten some assistance from a citation bot. Have you checked? You know the issue has nothing to do with the shortened footnotes, right? —[[User:Grlucas|Grlucas]] ([[User talk:Grlucas|talk]]) 14:29, 2 April 2019 (UTC)
::::::{{reply to|Grlucas}} Nope, but I'll check on that right away. Working on grading some student papers.... But no, I didn't know that the issue isn't with the shortened footnotes. I'll see if I can figure out the problem based on the citation bot info... [[User:JVbird|JVbird]] ([[User talk:JVbird|tak}})

:::::::::{{reply to|Grlucas}} I think I need more practice with creating citations and references. Is there aother NM article in the shared drive that needs posting? [[User:JVbird|JVbird]] ([[User talk:JVbird|talk]]) 13:27, 12 April 2019 (UTC)
::::::::::{{reply to|JVbird}} Well, yes! There are dozens. I put several articles from the ''Mailer Review'' that need posting at the [[Talk:An American Dream Expanded|bottom of the ''AAD'' Expanded talk page]]. {{user|Roger C. Byrd}} is supposed to choose one of those to post, but I've not heard from him yet. Also, the [[An American Dream Expanded/Bibliography|''AAD'' bibliography]] needs work. Lots to do... —[[User:Grlucas|Grlucas]] ([[User talk:Grlucas|talk]]) 14:48, 12 April 2019 (UTC)
:::::::::::{{reply to|Grlucas}} I have no idea why I am just now seeing this response, Dr. Lucas. Tell me what I can do to the bibliography and I can work on it today. Josef

==Peer Review==

• Journal:
I thoroughly enjoy reading your frequent journal entries. You present your scholarly observations thoughtfully, and I appreciate and learn from your personal experiences in the classroom as both student and educator. Your entries not only reference the current textbook, you often relate what we’re learning to our previous coursework, projects, and discussions, which helps me tremendously and shows your growth within the certificate programme.
I value your thoughtful feedback, encouragement, and supportive language. You are very much a natural leader and educator.

• Discussion: You have contributed frequently in all discussions and have worked hard on the coding within Wikipedia to ensure it’s done correctly. Your progress from the first discussion (sourcing) to the most recent (thinking about Wiki) is impressive.

• Norris Church Mailer Bio: I really appreciate your contributions to the NCM entry. You were discerning as to what information to highlight and you communicated your edits and suggestions often. You worked on it tirelessly. You’ve been careful to present NCM for her own accomplishments and not within the shadow of NM, which is exactly the unbiased voice that Wiki demands.

• Project Mailer: Your PM biography is well presented and a delight to read! You’ve done very well with the coding and it shows. I know you’ve been persistent about trying to secure permission for your Gordon essay, which has been frustrating. Looking through your discussions, you’ve also been working consistently on your letters and have made good strides. [[User:Mango Masala|Mango Masala]] ([[User talk:Mango Masala|talk]]) 18:19, 14 April 2019 (UTC)

:{{reply to|Mango Masala}} Thanks so much for your feedback, Mariam. You're way too kind! I definitely have a long way to go with code, but I did realize one thing I've been doing wrong with references, so I'm going to go back and clean some of my posts up today and maybe I'll figure out a few more of the code issues I'm having. Fingers crossed! [[User:JVbird|JVbird]] ([[User talk:JVbird|Jvbird]]) 15:25, 15 April 2019 (UTC)

An American Dream Expanded/Publishers Weekly Currents, March 23, 1965

2019-04-25T13:09:51Z

JVbird: Revised per Grlucas to include only relevant paragraph on Mailer and pages relevant to Mailer

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From ''Publishers Weekly'', March 22, 1965 Number 12{{aade-sm}}

MAILER ON “HERZOG”

What ''Herzog'' does have, in the Mailer view, “is a sense of compassion I haven’t come across in a long time. There is something almost Russian about “Herzog,”” Mr. Mailer said. “You have to go back to [[w:Fyodor Dostoeyevsky|Dostoeyevsky]] to find a parallel, but ''Herzog'' also has so much self-pity. What did impress me about it was that my heart was literally burning as I read it. It might be one of the most important books written in America and it might not, because it has mistakes. I do not know. But I do know that I do not see Bellow as lord of the intellectuals. He has the mind of a rater dull college professor who has read too many books and grasped the essence of none of them.”

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Talk:An American Dream Expanded/Publishers Weekly Currents, March 23, 1965

2019-04-25T13:05:05Z

JVbird: Reply to Grlucas

{{reply to|Dmcgonagill}} Dana, I posted the transcript of the Press Conference, but I am not sure about the format itself. The original obviously has a column system for the different sections, but is that necessary here? Tell me what you think and I'll adjust it accordingly. Josef --[[User:JVbird|JVbird]] ([[User talk:JVbird|talk]]) 12:45, 23 April 2019 (EDT)
:{{reply to|JVbird}} Looks good. I got on for a minute, but I have to go. I'll be back up around 130 & will look more closely. Thanks!([[User:Dmcgonagill|Dmcgonagill]] ([[User talk:Dmcgonagill|talk]]) 12:48, 23 April 2019 (EDT))
:{{reply to|JVbird}} Added ellipses and removed titles except for the From blah blah blah...following what Dr. Lucas's linked reference...watchu think? Nice work! That was a long piece!!!([[User:Dmcgonagill|Dmcgonagill]] ([[User talk:Dmcgonagill|talk]]) 14:19, 23 April 2019 (EDT))
::{{reply to|Dmcgonagill}} Looks great! Do you want me to work on others in that list you created? I can use more practice for sure but I don't want to hog from the list! :) [[User:JVbird|JVbird]] ([[User talk:JVbird|talk]]) 14:53, 23 April 2019 (EDT)
::{{reply to|JVbird}} Get the practice! There is plenty to do! Just my opinion. Careful linking off my list because I have learned the hard way how not to link off the subpage so I am learning how to move them. Just click on the link from the link on the photo in the gallery on the aaed page and you will be golden! Thanks!([[User:Dmcgonagill|Dmcgonagill]] ([[User talk:Dmcgonagill|talk]]) 14:56, 23 April 2019 (EDT))
{{reply to|grlucas}} Please help with Displaytitle! Thanks!. ([[User:Dmcgonagill|Dmcgonagill]] ([[User talk:Dmcgonagill|talk]]) 14:28, 23 April 2019 (EDT))
::{{reply to |JVbird|Dillbug}} What do y'all think about the subheadings? If you look at the previous noted with adding ellipses you can compare. Thanks!([[User:Dmcgonagill|Dmcgonagill]] ([[User talk:Dmcgonagill|talk]]) 13:30, 24 April 2019 (EDT))
:{{reply to|Dmcgonagill}} I think the page title needs to be changed — something like <code><nowiki>An American Dream Expanded/Publishers Weekly Currents, March 23, 1965</nowiki></code>. Also, while I appreciate your transcribing the whole thing, only the parts that have to do with Mailer really should be done — including images. Thanks! —[[User:Grlucas|Grlucas]] ([[User talk:Grlucas|talk]]) 16:30, 24 April 2019 (EDT)
{{reply to|Dmcgonagill|Jvbird|Grlucas}} I think I am going to have to agree with Dr. Lucas. Right now the sight looks a little overwhelming!. I suggest editing to only information relevant to Mailer.--[[User:Dillbug|Dillbug]] ([[User talk:Dillbug|talk]]) 19:36, 24 April 2019 (EDT)

Talk:An American Dream Expanded/Publishers Weekly Currents, March 23, 1965

2019-04-25T13:04:50Z

JVbird: Reply to Grlucas

{{reply to|Dmcgonagill}} Dana, I posted the transcript of the Press Conference, but I am not sure about the format itself. The original obviously has a column system for the different sections, but is that necessary here? Tell me what you think and I'll adjust it accordingly. Josef --[[User:JVbird|JVbird]] ([[User talk:JVbird|talk]]) 12:45, 23 April 2019 (EDT)
:{{reply to|JVbird}} Looks good. I got on for a minute, but I have to go. I'll be back up around 130 & will look more closely. Thanks!([[User:Dmcgonagill|Dmcgonagill]] ([[User talk:Dmcgonagill|talk]]) 12:48, 23 April 2019 (EDT))
:{{reply to|JVbird}} Added ellipses and removed titles except for the From blah blah blah...following what Dr. Lucas's linked reference...watchu think? Nice work! That was a long piece!!!([[User:Dmcgonagill|Dmcgonagill]] ([[User talk:Dmcgonagill|talk]]) 14:19, 23 April 2019 (EDT))
::{{reply to|Dmcgonagill}} Looks great! Do you want me to work on others in that list you created? I can use more practice for sure but I don't want to hog from the list! :) [[User:JVbird|JVbird]] ([[User talk:JVbird|talk]]) 14:53, 23 April 2019 (EDT)
::{{reply to|JVbird}} Get the practice! There is plenty to do! Just my opinion. Careful linking off my list because I have learned the hard way how not to link off the subpage so I am learning how to move them. Just click on the link from the link on the photo in the gallery on the aaed page and you will be golden! Thanks!([[User:Dmcgonagill|Dmcgonagill]] ([[User talk:Dmcgonagill|talk]]) 14:56, 23 April 2019 (EDT))
{{reply to|grlucas}} Please help with Displaytitle! Thanks!. ([[User:Dmcgonagill|Dmcgonagill]] ([[User talk:Dmcgonagill|talk]]) 14:28, 23 April 2019 (EDT))
::{{reply to |JVbird|Dillbug}} What do y'all think about the subheadings? If you look at the previous noted with adding ellipses you can compare. Thanks!([[User:Dmcgonagill|Dmcgonagill]] ([[User talk:Dmcgonagill|talk]]) 13:30, 24 April 2019 (EDT))
:{{reply to|Dmcgonagill}} I think the page title needs to be changed — something like <code><nowiki>An American Dream Expanded/Publishers Weekly Currents, March 23, 1965</nowiki></code>. Also, while I appreciate your transcribing the whole thing, only the parts that have to do with Mailer really should be done — including images. Thanks! —[[User:Grlucas|Grlucas]] ([[User talk:Grlucas|talk]]) 16:30, 24 April 2019 (EDT)
::{{reply to|Grlucas}} Ouch, that was a lot of transcribing. So take out all the paragraphs except for the one that directly mentions Mailer? And then take out the images except for the first page and the page with the paragraph on Mailer? I'll do that and if it's wrong, let me know and I will undo. --[[User:JVbird|JVbird]] ([[User talk:JVbird|talk]]) 09:04, 25 April 2019 (EDT)

:{reply to|Dmcgonagill|Jvbird|Grlucas}} I think I am going to have to agree with Dr. Lucas. Right now the sight looks a little overwhelming!. I suggest editing to only information relevant to Mailer.--[[User:Dillbug|Dillbug]] ([[User talk:Dillbug|talk]]) 19:36, 24 April 2019 (EDT)

Talk:An American Dream Expanded/The Harbours of the Moon (Review)

2019-04-25T01:02:45Z

JVbird: /* Moved and Tweaked */

I'm not at all sure about the sizing and font for the title and publication information here in this sub page. Help? --[[User:JVbird|JVbird]] ([[User talk:JVbird|talk]]) 15:00, 23 April 2019 (EDT)

:{{reply to|Jules Carry}} Jules, can you look at this page and the title and link to AADE? Thanks--[[User:JVbird|JVbird]] ([[User talk:JVbird|talk]]) 10:49, 24 April 2019 (EDT)

== Moved and Tweaked ==

{{reply to|JVbird}} I made some alterations and moved the page. Please have a look. Thanks. —[[User:Grlucas|Grlucas]] ([[User talk:Grlucas|talk]]) 12:37, 24 April 2019 (EDT)
::{{reply to|Grlucas}} Thank! Will do first thing in the morning. Long evening with online seminars with my students. Whew. --[[User:JVbird|JVbird]] ([[User talk:JVbird|talk]]) 21:02, 24 April 2019 (EDT)

Talk:An American Dream Expanded/The Harbours of the Moon (Review)

2019-04-24T14:50:00Z

JVbird:

Talk:An American Dream Expanded/The Harbours of the Moon (Review)

2019-04-24T14:49:21Z

JVbird:

Talk:An American Dream Expanded/The Harbours of the Moon (Review)

2019-04-23T19:00:09Z

JVbird: question about format

I'm not at all sure about the sizing and font for the title and publication information here in this sub page. Help? --[[User:JVbird|JVbird]] ([[User talk:JVbird|talk]]) 15:00, 23 April 2019 (EDT)

An American Dream Expanded

2019-04-23T18:59:03Z

JVbird: /* Reviews */ adding sub page to Robert Dana's North American Review review of An American Dream

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{{notice|This project is coming in the spring of 2019. If you’d like to contribute, see the [[Talk:An American Dream Expanded|discussion page]]. }}

[[File:65-7c.jpg|thumb|Dust wrapper of the British edition published by Andre Deutsch on 26 April, 1965.]]
{{cquote|''An American Dream'' is Norman Mailer’s first novel in nine years. He wrote it at a high pitch, each chapter appearing in ''Esquire'' while he was still at work on the next: a method now unusual but common enough among the great novelists of the nineteenth century, which contributed much to the quivering tension of the story.

The theme of challenge suggested by Mailer’s choice of this method is very much a part of the book. His hero challenges the Devil himself. Stephen Rojack kills his wife, lies to the police, is interrogated by them, discovers a woman, his wife’s opposite, in whom he senses the truth and strength he longs for. The ingredients of his story are deliberately those familiar from many a thriller or movie-murder—suspense, sex—but Rojack lives these experiences with a fierce intensity which shatters their popular image and reveals extraordinary meanings behind them. He is a man who believes in God and the Devil, and to whom God is courage, not love. His actions become explosively significant because he feels that any one of them might open the crack through which the Devil’s power, or that of God, could flood in.

Simply on the level of ‘what will happen next?’ ''An American Dream'' grips relentlessly: will the suspicious police pounce on Rojack? Will he and Cherry, his new girl, be able to
establish the love which has begun to grow between them? But beyond this there is the immense exhilaration springing from the boldness and passion with which Norman Mailer tackles his central theme of man as the battleground for God and the Devil.

This is his most exciting book since ''The Naked and the Dead'', which became a modern classic and has sold, over two and a half million copies in the English language.|source=Dust jacket text, British edition, Andre Deutsch, April 1965.}}

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|File:AAD-Esquire.jpg|Title and opening paragraph of the first installment of ''An American Dream'' in ''Esquire'', January 1964.
|File:AAD-Proofs.jpg|Cover of uncorrected page proof of the Dial Press edition.
|File:65-7.jpg|Front and spine of dust wrapper of the Dial Press edition.
|File:1964 NM by Ann Barry.jpg|Back panel of dust wrapper of the Dial press edition: photograph of Mailer by Anne Barry.
|File:Aad-ad.jpg|Advertisement in the ''New York Times'' for the ''Esquire'' serial version, 22 April 1964.
|File:AAD-Cover-Mockup.jpg|An early ''AAD'' cover mockup.
|File:Saturday Review.jpg|Cover of 20 March 1965 ''Saturday Review'' depicting Mailer.
|File:AAD-Bestsellers.jpg|Best seller list in ''Book Week'', 30 May 1965, showing the novel in No. 10 position.
|File:19650315-Invitation.png|Invitation to the reception for the novel at the Village Vanguard in New York on publication day, 15 March 1965.
|File:19660829-Invitation-Screening.png|An invitation to the screening of the film ''An American Dream''.
|File:AAD-Movie-Ad.jpg|Advertisement for the film version of the novel from Warner Brothers Pressbook.
|File:1964-Bookseller.jpg|Cover of the British trade journal, ''The Bookseller'', 26 December 1964, featuring the forthcoming British edition of ''An American Dream'', published by Andre Deutsch.
|File:1964-PW.jpg|Cover of ''Publishers’ Weekly'' featuring the forthcoming Dial Press version of ''An American Dream'', 12 October 1964.
|File:65-7a.jpg|Cover of the third Dell paperback edition, published February 1970.
|File:65-7b.jpg|Paperback.
|File:65-7d.jpg|Paperback.
|File:65-7-Chinese Cover.jpg|Chinese hardcover.
|File:65-7-Vintage Cover.png|Vintage cover.
|File:65-7-Harper Ed.jpg|Harper cover.
|File:NYT AAD Ad-2.jpg|“[[An American Dream Expanded/Major Reviews for a Major Novel|Major Reviews for a Major Novel]]” in the ''NYT''.
|File:PW_May_1965.JPG|Best seller list of the week in ''Publishers Weekly'', May 1965, showing ''[[An American Dream]]'' in No. 6 position.
|File:19640302_Rights_and_Permissions.JPG|Announcement of Warner Brothers studios purchasing the movie rights to ''[[An American Dream]]'', March 2, 1964
|File:19650316 1.JPG|[[An American Dream Expanded/Advertising Copy|Advertising Copy]] for the ''New York Times'', March 15, 1965
|File:19650322.1.jpg|[[An American Dream Expanded/Press Conference ''Publishers Weekly'' March 23, 1965|Press Conference ''Publishers Weekly'' March 23, 1965]]
|File:19650322 Publishers Weekly 1.JPG|[[''An American Dream'' Expanded/''Publishers Weekly'' March 22, 1965|''Publishers Weekly'' March 22, 1965]]
|File:19650401 Herald Tribune.JPG |[[An American Dream Expanded/Mailer hosts party for Jose Torres, Herald Tribune April 1, 1965|Mailer hosts party for Jose Torres, ''Herald Tribune'' April 1, 1965]]
|File:1650403.JPG|''The New Republic'' April 3, 1965
|File:20190302 SOI parts 1.JPG|[[Scene: Inside an Army Tent in Vietnam March 22, 1965]]
|File:Huffman - Jungian Approach (1).jpg|An outline for James Huffman's presentation on ''An American Dream'' at the American Culture Association's Popular Culture Conference, April 25-28, 1979.
|File:19650514 Envelope.jpg|Envelope
}}
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==Blurbs and Snippets==
{{Gallery
|width=200
|height=200
|align=left
|File:1963-AAD-Snippet.jpg|“I’ll finish my book in another year of bleeding at the typewriter,” Norman Mailer sighed at the Spindletop the other night. (1963)
|File:1963-NYW.jpg|'''Norman Mailer''' has just come into a large chunk of money. Dial, the book publishers, have given him a reported $125,000 for the rights to his as yet untitled and unwritten novel. . . . (1963)
|File:20190302 HarperPlan.JPG|''Harper’s'' plan an anthology of Norman Mailer criticism.
|File:20190302 002 .JPG|John Braine states that “the only first-rate novelist is Norman Mailer” publishing in 1965.
|File:19650130.jpg|Tom Wolfe’s review of ''AAD'' is mentioned in ''Book Week'' on March 14, 1965.
}}
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==Letters==
{{Gallery
|width=200
|height=200
|align=left
|File:Trotter Letter 1965.jpg|A 1965 letter from Mr. William Trotter to Mr. A. Wallace expressing his support for Norman Mailer.
|File:19650923-Mary.Bancroft.Letter.JPG|Mary Bancroft offers her strong support for Mailer in this 1965 letter.
}}
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== Reviews ==
{{Gallery
|width=200
|height=200
|align=left
|File:Buckley_Miami_Herald.JPG|[[There's Hope in Mailer|William F. Buckley, Jr. states]]: “it was {{NM}} who developed the cult of the Hipster—the truly modern American who lets the bleary world go by doing whatever it bloody well likes, because nothing it does can upset the Hipsters’ inexhaustible Cool.” (''The Miami Herald'', September 26, 1965)
|File:Dana - North Am Review Page1.jpg|[[TheNorthAmericanReview/RobertDana|Robert Dana's review of ''An American Dream'']], published July 1965 in ''The North American Review'', declares the novel to be Mailer's "best and most powerful novel since ''[[The Naked and the Dead]]''" despite what Dana sees as a poor conclusion and a lack of meaning in the main character's actions.
|File:Lewis Nichols In and Out of books.jpg|Lewis Nichols In and Out of Books
|File:19650417 Letter.jpg|Granville Hicks, in his review of Norman Mailer’s ''An American Dream'' [''SR'', March 20], tells us that Mailer’s main character has no reality, the other characters are “dummies,” the writing is sloppy, and the plot is absurd. One might say the same about Dostoevsky’s ''Notes from the Underground''. Perhaps ''An American Dream'' is not a great book, but it is most certainly not a “bad joke.” It contains scenes of great power and pages of brilliant imagery. It holds one’s interest. It is an entertaining book to read. ~W. K. MASON, Madison, Wis.
|File:BillPowers SaturdayReview Page1.jpg|In his [[SaturdayReview/BillPowers|letter to the Book Review Editor]] at the ''[[w:Saturday Review (U.S. magazine)|Saturday Review]]'' dated June 5, 1965, Bill Powers responds to criticism that ''An American Dream'' is a "literary hoax" and argues that through murder Rojack places himself "in the position to rebegin his life."

}}
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[[Category:Projects]]

Talk:An American Dream Expanded/Publishers Weekly Currents, March 23, 1965

2019-04-23T18:53:35Z

JVbird:

An American Dream Expanded

2019-04-23T18:50:09Z

JVbird: /* Reviews */ adding sub page to Saturday review and removing previous second page

{{DISPLAYTITLE:''An American Dream'' Expanded}}
{{Aad-tabs}}

{{notice|This project is coming in the spring of 2019. If you’d like to contribute, see the [[Talk:An American Dream Expanded|discussion page]]. }}

[[File:65-7c.jpg|thumb|Dust wrapper of the British edition published by Andre Deutsch on 26 April, 1965.]]
{{cquote|''An American Dream'' is Norman Mailer’s first novel in nine years. He wrote it at a high pitch, each chapter appearing in ''Esquire'' while he was still at work on the next: a method now unusual but common enough among the great novelists of the nineteenth century, which contributed much to the quivering tension of the story.

The theme of challenge suggested by Mailer’s choice of this method is very much a part of the book. His hero challenges the Devil himself. Stephen Rojack kills his wife, lies to the police, is interrogated by them, discovers a woman, his wife’s opposite, in whom he senses the truth and strength he longs for. The ingredients of his story are deliberately those familiar from many a thriller or movie-murder—suspense, sex—but Rojack lives these experiences with a fierce intensity which shatters their popular image and reveals extraordinary meanings behind them. He is a man who believes in God and the Devil, and to whom God is courage, not love. His actions become explosively significant because he feels that any one of them might open the crack through which the Devil’s power, or that of God, could flood in.

Simply on the level of ‘what will happen next?’ ''An American Dream'' grips relentlessly: will the suspicious police pounce on Rojack? Will he and Cherry, his new girl, be able to
establish the love which has begun to grow between them? But beyond this there is the immense exhilaration springing from the boldness and passion with which Norman Mailer tackles his central theme of man as the battleground for God and the Devil.

This is his most exciting book since ''The Naked and the Dead'', which became a modern classic and has sold, over two and a half million copies in the English language.|source=Dust jacket text, British edition, Andre Deutsch, April 1965.}}

==Gallery==
{{Gallery
|width=200
|height=200
|align=left
|File:AAD-Esquire.jpg|Title and opening paragraph of the first installment of ''An American Dream'' in ''Esquire'', January 1964.
|File:AAD-Proofs.jpg|Cover of uncorrected page proof of the Dial Press edition.
|File:65-7.jpg|Front and spine of dust wrapper of the Dial Press edition.
|File:1964 NM by Ann Barry.jpg|Back panel of dust wrapper of the Dial press edition: photograph of Mailer by Anne Barry.
|File:Aad-ad.jpg|Advertisement in the ''New York Times'' for the ''Esquire'' serial version, 22 April 1964.
|File:AAD-Cover-Mockup.jpg|An early ''AAD'' cover mockup.
|File:Saturday Review.jpg|Cover of 20 March 1965 ''Saturday Review'' depicting Mailer.
|File:AAD-Bestsellers.jpg|Best seller list in ''Book Week'', 30 May 1965, showing the novel in No. 10 position.
|File:19650315-Invitation.png|Invitation to the reception for the novel at the Village Vanguard in New York on publication day, 15 March 1965.
|File:19660829-Invitation-Screening.png|An invitation to the screening of the film ''An American Dream''.
|File:AAD-Movie-Ad.jpg|Advertisement for the film version of the novel from Warner Brothers Pressbook.
|File:1964-Bookseller.jpg|Cover of the British trade journal, ''The Bookseller'', 26 December 1964, featuring the forthcoming British edition of ''An American Dream'', published by Andre Deutsch.
|File:1964-PW.jpg|Cover of ''Publishers’ Weekly'' featuring the forthcoming Dial Press version of ''An American Dream'', 12 October 1964.
|File:65-7a.jpg|Cover of the third Dell paperback edition, published February 1970.
|File:65-7b.jpg|Paperback.
|File:65-7d.jpg|Paperback.
|File:65-7-Chinese Cover.jpg|Chinese hardcover.
|File:65-7-Vintage Cover.png|Vintage cover.
|File:65-7-Harper Ed.jpg|Harper cover.
|File:NYT AAD Ad-2.jpg|“[[An American Dream Expanded/Major Reviews for a Major Novel|Major Reviews for a Major Novel]]” in the ''NYT''.
|File:PW_May_1965.JPG|Best seller list of the week in ''Publishers Weekly'', May 1965, showing ''[[An American Dream]]'' in No. 6 position.
|File:19640302_Rights_and_Permissions.JPG|Announcement of Warner Brothers studios purchasing the movie rights to ''[[An American Dream]]'', March 2, 1964
|File:19650316 1.JPG|[[An American Dream Expanded/Advertising Copy|Advertising Copy]] for the ''New York Times'', March 15, 1965
|File:19650322.1.jpg|[[An American Dream Expanded/Press Conference ''Publishers Weekly'' March 23, 1965|Press Conference ''Publishers Weekly'' March 23, 1965]]
|File:19650322 Publishers Weekly 1.JPG|[[''An American Dream'' Expanded/''Publishers Weekly'' March 22, 1965|''Publishers Weekly'' March 22, 1965]]
|File:19650401 Herald Tribune.JPG |[[An American Dream Expanded/Mailer hosts party for Jose Torres, Herald Tribune April 1, 1965|Mailer hosts party for Jose Torres, ''Herald Tribune'' April 1, 1965]]
|File:1650403.JPG|''The New Republic'' April 3, 1965
|File:20190302 SOI parts 1.JPG|[[Scene: Inside an Army Tent in Vietnam March 22, 1965]]
|File:Huffman - Jungian Approach (1).jpg|An outline for James Huffman's presentation on ''An American Dream'' at the American Culture Association's Popular Culture Conference, April 25-28, 1979.
|File:19650514 Envelope.jpg|Envelope
}}
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==Blurbs and Snippets==
{{Gallery
|width=200
|height=200
|align=left
|File:1963-AAD-Snippet.jpg|“I’ll finish my book in another year of bleeding at the typewriter,” Norman Mailer sighed at the Spindletop the other night. (1963)
|File:1963-NYW.jpg|'''Norman Mailer''' has just come into a large chunk of money. Dial, the book publishers, have given him a reported $125,000 for the rights to his as yet untitled and unwritten novel. . . . (1963)
|File:20190302 HarperPlan.JPG|''Harper’s'' plan an anthology of Norman Mailer criticism.
|File:20190302 002 .JPG|John Braine states that “the only first-rate novelist is Norman Mailer” publishing in 1965.
|File:19650130.jpg|Tom Wolfe’s review of ''AAD'' is mentioned in ''Book Week'' on March 14, 1965.
}}
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==Letters==
{{Gallery
|width=200
|height=200
|align=left
|File:Trotter Letter 1965.jpg|A 1965 letter from Mr. William Trotter to Mr. A. Wallace expressing his support for Norman Mailer.
|File:19650923-Mary.Bancroft.Letter.JPG|Mary Bancroft offers her strong support for Mailer in this 1965 letter.
}}
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== Reviews ==
{{Gallery
|width=200
|height=200
|align=left
|File:Buckley_Miami_Herald.JPG|[[There's Hope in Mailer|William F. Buckley, Jr. states]]: “it was {{NM}} who developed the cult of the Hipster—the truly modern American who lets the bleary world go by doing whatever it bloody well likes, because nothing it does can upset the Hipsters’ inexhaustible Cool.” (''The Miami Herald'', September 26, 1965)
|File:Dana - North Am Review Page1.jpg|Robert Dana's review of ''An American Dream'', published July 1965 in ''The North American Review'', declares the novel to be Mailer's "best and most powerful novel since ''[[The Naked and the Dead]]''" despite what Dana sees as a poor conclusion and a lack of meaning in the main character's actions.
|File:Dana - North Am Review Page2.jpg|Robert Dana,''The North American Review'' July 1965, page 2.
|File:Lewis Nichols In and Out of books.jpg|Lewis Nichols In and Out of Books
|File:19650417 Letter.jpg|Granville Hicks, in his review of Norman Mailer’s ''An American Dream'' [''SR'', March 20], tells us that Mailer’s main character has no reality, the other characters are “dummies,” the writing is sloppy, and the plot is absurd. One might say the same about Dostoevsky’s ''Notes from the Underground''. Perhaps ''An American Dream'' is not a great book, but it is most certainly not a “bad joke.” It contains scenes of great power and pages of brilliant imagery. It holds one’s interest. It is an entertaining book to read. ~W. K. MASON, Madison, Wis.
|File:BillPowers SaturdayReview Page1.jpg|In his [[SaturdayReview/BillPowers|letter to the Book Review Editor]] at the ''[[w:Saturday Review (U.S. magazine)|Saturday Review]]'' dated June 5, 1965, Bill Powers responds to criticism that ''An American Dream'' is a "literary hoax" and argues that through murder Rojack places himself "in the position to rebegin his life."

}}
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[[Category:Projects]]

An American Dream Expanded

2019-04-23T18:48:55Z

JVbird: /* Reviews */ Correcting multipage pdf file

{{DISPLAYTITLE:''An American Dream'' Expanded}}
{{Aad-tabs}}

{{notice|This project is coming in the spring of 2019. If you’d like to contribute, see the [[Talk:An American Dream Expanded|discussion page]]. }}

[[File:65-7c.jpg|thumb|Dust wrapper of the British edition published by Andre Deutsch on 26 April, 1965.]]
{{cquote|''An American Dream'' is Norman Mailer’s first novel in nine years. He wrote it at a high pitch, each chapter appearing in ''Esquire'' while he was still at work on the next: a method now unusual but common enough among the great novelists of the nineteenth century, which contributed much to the quivering tension of the story.

The theme of challenge suggested by Mailer’s choice of this method is very much a part of the book. His hero challenges the Devil himself. Stephen Rojack kills his wife, lies to the police, is interrogated by them, discovers a woman, his wife’s opposite, in whom he senses the truth and strength he longs for. The ingredients of his story are deliberately those familiar from many a thriller or movie-murder—suspense, sex—but Rojack lives these experiences with a fierce intensity which shatters their popular image and reveals extraordinary meanings behind them. He is a man who believes in God and the Devil, and to whom God is courage, not love. His actions become explosively significant because he feels that any one of them might open the crack through which the Devil’s power, or that of God, could flood in.

Simply on the level of ‘what will happen next?’ ''An American Dream'' grips relentlessly: will the suspicious police pounce on Rojack? Will he and Cherry, his new girl, be able to
establish the love which has begun to grow between them? But beyond this there is the immense exhilaration springing from the boldness and passion with which Norman Mailer tackles his central theme of man as the battleground for God and the Devil.

This is his most exciting book since ''The Naked and the Dead'', which became a modern classic and has sold, over two and a half million copies in the English language.|source=Dust jacket text, British edition, Andre Deutsch, April 1965.}}

==Gallery==
{{Gallery
|width=200
|height=200
|align=left
|File:AAD-Esquire.jpg|Title and opening paragraph of the first installment of ''An American Dream'' in ''Esquire'', January 1964.
|File:AAD-Proofs.jpg|Cover of uncorrected page proof of the Dial Press edition.
|File:65-7.jpg|Front and spine of dust wrapper of the Dial Press edition.
|File:1964 NM by Ann Barry.jpg|Back panel of dust wrapper of the Dial press edition: photograph of Mailer by Anne Barry.
|File:Aad-ad.jpg|Advertisement in the ''New York Times'' for the ''Esquire'' serial version, 22 April 1964.
|File:AAD-Cover-Mockup.jpg|An early ''AAD'' cover mockup.
|File:Saturday Review.jpg|Cover of 20 March 1965 ''Saturday Review'' depicting Mailer.
|File:AAD-Bestsellers.jpg|Best seller list in ''Book Week'', 30 May 1965, showing the novel in No. 10 position.
|File:19650315-Invitation.png|Invitation to the reception for the novel at the Village Vanguard in New York on publication day, 15 March 1965.
|File:19660829-Invitation-Screening.png|An invitation to the screening of the film ''An American Dream''.
|File:AAD-Movie-Ad.jpg|Advertisement for the film version of the novel from Warner Brothers Pressbook.
|File:1964-Bookseller.jpg|Cover of the British trade journal, ''The Bookseller'', 26 December 1964, featuring the forthcoming British edition of ''An American Dream'', published by Andre Deutsch.
|File:1964-PW.jpg|Cover of ''Publishers’ Weekly'' featuring the forthcoming Dial Press version of ''An American Dream'', 12 October 1964.
|File:65-7a.jpg|Cover of the third Dell paperback edition, published February 1970.
|File:65-7b.jpg|Paperback.
|File:65-7d.jpg|Paperback.
|File:65-7-Chinese Cover.jpg|Chinese hardcover.
|File:65-7-Vintage Cover.png|Vintage cover.
|File:65-7-Harper Ed.jpg|Harper cover.
|File:NYT AAD Ad-2.jpg|“[[An American Dream Expanded/Major Reviews for a Major Novel|Major Reviews for a Major Novel]]” in the ''NYT''.
|File:PW_May_1965.JPG|Best seller list of the week in ''Publishers Weekly'', May 1965, showing ''[[An American Dream]]'' in No. 6 position.
|File:19640302_Rights_and_Permissions.JPG|Announcement of Warner Brothers studios purchasing the movie rights to ''[[An American Dream]]'', March 2, 1964
|File:19650316 1.JPG|[[An American Dream Expanded/Advertising Copy|Advertising Copy]] for the ''New York Times'', March 15, 1965
|File:19650322.1.jpg|[[An American Dream Expanded/Press Conference ''Publishers Weekly'' March 23, 1965|Press Conference ''Publishers Weekly'' March 23, 1965]]
|File:19650322 Publishers Weekly 1.JPG|[[''An American Dream'' Expanded/''Publishers Weekly'' March 22, 1965|''Publishers Weekly'' March 22, 1965]]
|File:19650401 Herald Tribune.JPG |[[An American Dream Expanded/Mailer hosts party for Jose Torres, Herald Tribune April 1, 1965|Mailer hosts party for Jose Torres, ''Herald Tribune'' April 1, 1965]]
|File:1650403.JPG|''The New Republic'' April 3, 1965
|File:20190302 SOI parts 1.JPG|[[Scene: Inside an Army Tent in Vietnam March 22, 1965]]
|File:Huffman - Jungian Approach (1).jpg|An outline for James Huffman's presentation on ''An American Dream'' at the American Culture Association's Popular Culture Conference, April 25-28, 1979.
|File:19650514 Envelope.jpg|Envelope
}}
<div style="clear:both;"></div>

==Blurbs and Snippets==
{{Gallery
|width=200
|height=200
|align=left
|File:1963-AAD-Snippet.jpg|“I’ll finish my book in another year of bleeding at the typewriter,” Norman Mailer sighed at the Spindletop the other night. (1963)
|File:1963-NYW.jpg|'''Norman Mailer''' has just come into a large chunk of money. Dial, the book publishers, have given him a reported $125,000 for the rights to his as yet untitled and unwritten novel. . . . (1963)
|File:20190302 HarperPlan.JPG|''Harper’s'' plan an anthology of Norman Mailer criticism.
|File:20190302 002 .JPG|John Braine states that “the only first-rate novelist is Norman Mailer” publishing in 1965.
|File:19650130.jpg|Tom Wolfe’s review of ''AAD'' is mentioned in ''Book Week'' on March 14, 1965.
}}
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==Letters==
{{Gallery
|width=200
|height=200
|align=left
|File:Trotter Letter 1965.jpg|A 1965 letter from Mr. William Trotter to Mr. A. Wallace expressing his support for Norman Mailer.
|File:19650923-Mary.Bancroft.Letter.JPG|Mary Bancroft offers her strong support for Mailer in this 1965 letter.
}}
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== Reviews ==
{{Gallery
|width=200
|height=200
|align=left
|File:Buckley_Miami_Herald.JPG|[[There's Hope in Mailer|William F. Buckley, Jr. states]]: “it was {{NM}} who developed the cult of the Hipster—the truly modern American who lets the bleary world go by doing whatever it bloody well likes, because nothing it does can upset the Hipsters’ inexhaustible Cool.” (''The Miami Herald'', September 26, 1965)
|File:Dana - North Am Review Page1.jpg|Robert Dana's review of ''An American Dream'', published July 1965 in ''The North American Review'', declares the novel to be Mailer's "best and most powerful novel since ''[[The Naked and the Dead]]''" despite what Dana sees as a poor conclusion and a lack of meaning in the main character's actions.
|File:Dana - North Am Review Page2.jpg|Robert Dana,''The North American Review'' July 1965, page 2.
|File:Lewis Nichols In and Out of books.jpg|Lewis Nichols In and Out of Books
|File:19650417 Letter.jpg|Granville Hicks, in his review of Norman Mailer’s ''An American Dream'' [''SR'', March 20], tells us that Mailer’s main character has no reality, the other characters are “dummies,” the writing is sloppy, and the plot is absurd. One might say the same about Dostoevsky’s ''Notes from the Underground''. Perhaps ''An American Dream'' is not a great book, but it is most certainly not a “bad joke.” It contains scenes of great power and pages of brilliant imagery. It holds one’s interest. It is an entertaining book to read. ~W. K. MASON, Madison, Wis.
|File:BillPowers SaturdayReview Page1.jpg|In his [[SaturdayReview/BillPowers|letter to the Book Review Editor]] at the ''[[w:Saturday Review (U.S. magazine)|Saturday Review]]'' dated June 5, 1965, Bill Powers responds to criticism that ''An American Dream'' is a "literary hoax" and argues that through murder Rojack places himself "in the position to rebegin his life."
|File:BillPowers SaturdayReview Page2.jpg|Bill Powers, Saturday Review, Page 2.
}}
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[[Category:Projects]]

An American Dream Expanded/Definition of Selfhood

2019-04-23T18:42:33Z

JVbird: Creating page for Saturday Review, Bill Powers

{{DISPLAYTITLE:The Saturday Review, Bill Powers, Definition of Selfhood, June 5, 1965}}
[[File:BillPowers SaturdayReview Page2.jpg |thumb|left]]{{Aade-sm}}

Definition of Selfhood

While I cannot determine just what a literary hoax is, judging from the whirlings and groans of the reviewers, ''An American Dream'' ([[w:Saturday Review (U.S. magazine|SR]], Mar. 20) must be a real apostasy. The entire literary community has adopted a posture of shocked betrayal. Mr. Hicks in particular writes like a spurned lover or, more to the point, a disappointed investor. ...

However, the main complaint of the critics is that violence and lust govern the actions of the protagonist of ''Dream'', Stephen Rojack. Indeed Rojack acts as if the only significant actions of which he is capable are killing, maiming and copulating. . . .

Mailer first approached this theme in [[w:The White Negro|''The White Negro'']]. In this essay he identifies the condition of the hipster with that of the Negro. One rejecting, the other rejected by society, both are forced towards raw sex and brutality. Only the psychopathic act can redeem them. Seeking the "good orgasm" (fulfillment, sexual and otherwise), the hipster and Negro both are driven to promiscuity and murder. In ''Growing Up Absurd'', [[w:Paul Goodman|Paul Goodman]] explores the same phenomena. Because they can find no man's work within the societal framework, a whole group of young Americans, among whom Goodman includes delinquents, homosexuals, beatniks and hipsters, are led into rebellion by their need for real and fruitful challenge. Their antisocial behavior is a reaction to this de-virilization. Carrying the ideas contained in ''The White Negro'' into the creative plane, Mailer both describes and prescribes the psychotic state resulting from the hipsters' alienation. Rojack is the hipster-psychopath seen from the inside out. Congressman, intellectual, teacher: none of these roles has satisfied him. Only in murder, the most terrible cutting off from society, is he completed. The whole novel is a sorting out, a solution developing from the act of killing. It is a dissolution, a letting go of the entire social man which places Rojack in position to rebegin his life. ... Bigger Thomas in [[w:Richard Wright|Richard Wright's]] [[w:Native Son|''Native Son'']] illustrates this process in converse, completing the formula of ''The White Negro''. Bigger kills and for the first time experiences the feeling of being an individual in the white world which has depraved him by oppression and direct denial of his manhood. Rojack comes to murder from the opposite direction (society, in conventional terms, has been good to him) to achieve the definition of selfhood.

Apparently it is the picture of the future of the American intellectual which repels Mr. Hicks, et. al. They cannot accept Mailer's identification of the intellectual seeking valid fulfillment with the socially corrosive attitude of the hipster. They refuse to consider the possibility that significant action, in our time, must be psychopathic and destructive. ...

Bill Powers

Athens, Greece

Talk:An American Dream Expanded

2019-04-23T17:27:27Z

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Welcome to the digital Humanities project, ''AAD'' Expanded. This page will facilitate the discussion on the development of this project, beginning in the spring of 2019.

==Purview==
This project aims to create a critical and cultural context around the composition and subsequent reaction to [[Norman Mailer]]’s novel ''[[An American Dream]]''. It will begin with [[J. Michael Lennon]]’s 2004 ''Norman Mailer's Letters on ''An American Dream'', 1963–1969''. Additional interviews, reviews, essays, and miscellany will be added as they are collected, permissions cleared, and digitized.

==Access==
Participation requires:

# '''An account on Project Mailer'''. This cannot be created by users, but must be done by the editor, [[Gerald R. Lucas]]. [[grl:Contact|Send him an email]] requesting an account (please include the username you would like).
# '''Access to original documents'''. Original documents are stored on [https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1GGktIf5f9wvHRjf-uKi2oCQkWAP1S5d0?usp=sharing Google Drive]. Please request access using your Google account. There will be numerous source documents we will be working with on this project.

==To Do==
See the to-do list on the talk page for ''[[AAD:Letters|Norman Mailer's Letters on ''An American Dream'', 1963–1969]]''.

{{to do|2}}

==Discussion==
. . .
{{reply to|grlucas}} Link to my PM Sandbox. Please give feedback when you can and let me know if I have linked this to the wrong location. Thanks! [[User:Dmcgonagill/sandbox|Dmcgonagill/sandbox for PM]]([[User:Dmcgonagill|Dmcgonagill]] ([[User talk:Dmcgonagill|talk]]) 12:43, 30 March 2019 (UTC))
::{{reply to|grlucas}} My article is ready to be moved from my sandbox to PM. Am I supposed to move it or are you supposed to review it and then move it?--[[User:Dillbug|Dillbug]] ([[User talk:Dillbug|talk]]) 17:53, 2 April 2019 (UTC)
:::{{reply to| Dillbug}} OK, looking good, but it's not quite ready. All citations should be formatted correctly using the citation templates for whatever it is you're citing, like a [[Template:Cite_book|book]] or [[w:Template:Cite_journal|journal article]]. Simply cut and paste the template and fill in the info for each reference (many can already be found on the site's [[Criticism|crit bibliography]]). Use [[Existentialism, Violent Liberation, and Racialized Masculinities: Norman Mailer’s “The White Negro” and An American Dream|McKinley's article]] as a guide. The notice up top does not really make sense, either. Next, you need to convert all parenthetical citations to [[Template:Sfn|shortened footnotes]]. Again, use the McKinley article for your reference. I'll do one or two for you as an example. Finally, I see some typos. Be sure you proof it well. Thanks. (I fixed the beginning for you and gave you some examples to work with.) —[[User:Grlucas|Grlucas]] ([[User talk:Grlucas|talk]]) 21:25, 2 April 2019 (UTC)

{{reply to|Grlucas}} Dr. Lucas, I tried to add two articles from the Misc. drive and am having issues with getting the image. I am going to continue to try and add the images.--[[User:Dillbug|Dillbug]] ([[User talk:Dillbug|talk]]) 18:28, 10 April 2019 (UTC)

{{reply to|Grlucas}} I have attempted to post a review, an article to the Gallery, and a Snippet. Please advise if I have done so correctly. I would like to do more but do not want to until I am sure I am on the right track.--[[User:Dillbug|Dillbug]] ([[User talk:Dillbug|talk]]) 16:57, 16 April 2019 (EDT)
:{{reply to| Dillbug}} Looking good. I cleaned up the language a bit. —[[User:Grlucas|Grlucas]] ([[User talk:Grlucas|talk]]) 07:51, 17 April 2019 (EDT)
{{reply to|Grlucas}} Please take a look at the news paper review by William F. Buckley, Jr. at [[User:Dillbug/sandbox.review#Sort_of_Conservative]] and see if the review is ready to be moved to the main page. Thank you.--[[User:Dillbug|Dillbug]] ([[User talk:Dillbug|talk]]) 20:22, 16 April 2019 (EDT)
:{{reply to| Dillbug}} Check spelling of his name. Mailer should only be linked once — usually the first time he is mentioned. Otherwise, proofread and it looks good. —[[User:Grlucas|Grlucas]] ([[User talk:Grlucas|talk]]) 07:51, 17 April 2019 (EDT)
::{{reply to|Grlucas}} I have made the necessary corrections. I do believe, the article is now ready to be moved. Do you want me to try to move it, or will you?--[[User:Dillbug|Dillbug]] ([[User talk:Dillbug|talk]]) 11:59, 17 April 2019 (EDT)

{{reply to |grlucas}} Feeling ready to post this review or edit with further direction or model from you on desired formatting. Please take a look and advise. Thanks! [[User:Dmcgonagill/sandbox/review]] ~~([[User:Dmcgonagill|Dmcgonagill]] ([[User talk:Dmcgonagill|talk]]) 12:01, 17 April 2019 (EDT))

{{reply to |grlucas}} I uploaded envelope from misc folder but due to lack of access to a pdf convertor, it stays in that form and appears to be of little value on Wiki. Searched internet for work arounds but found nothing. I'm leaving upload but not adding it to gallery. Please advise. Thanks! ~~([[User:Dmcgonagill|Dmcgonagill]] ([[User talk:Dmcgonagill|talk]]) 14:51, 17 April 2019 (EDT))
:{{reply to| Dmcgonagill}} Yes, that's right. I would have to install the PDF viewer here. Do you think I should? —[[User:Grlucas|Grlucas]] ([[User talk:Grlucas|talk]]) 19:52, 17 April 2019 (EDT)
::{{reply to|grlucas}} Yes, please. Increased group contribution would result. Thank you! ~~([[User:Dmcgonagill|Dmcgonagill]] ([[User talk:Dmcgonagill|talk]]) 09:07, 18 April 2019 (EDT))
:::{{reply to| Dmcgonagill}} OK, but give me a bit of time. I'll get to is ASAP. —[[User:Grlucas|Grlucas]] ([[User talk:Grlucas|talk]]) 10:42, 18 April 2019 (EDT)

{{reply to|Grlucas}} I edited the advertising copy for the gallery. Please take a look at the link and let me know if I am supposed to add the reviews that have been crossed out. I did not know how to cross through them once posted. [[An_American_Dream_Expanded/Advertising_Copy]] Thank you.--[[User:Dillbug|Dillbug]] ([[User talk:Dillbug|talk]]) 12:20, 23 April 2019 (EDT)

{{reply to|Grlucas}} Dr. Lucas, I transcribed the letter in my Trotter sandbox. Please review and advise on what to do for the illegible words. Thank you. [[User:Mango Masala|Mango Masala]] ([[User talk:Mango Masala|talk]]) 12:32, 23 April 2019 (EDT)

== ''MR'' Articles for this Project ==

These are available in the shared Google drive under ''Mailer Review''.
* Vol 3: Laist: “''An American Dream'': American Existentialism”
* Vol 5: Sermeus: “Norman Mailer’s Mythmaking in ''An American Dream'' and ‘The White’”
* Vol 6: McKinley: “Mailer’s Modern Myth: Reexamining Violence and Masculinity in ''An American Dream''”
* Vol 7: Batchelor: “Visions of the American Dream: F. Scott Fitzgerald, Bob Dylan, and Norman Mailer Probe at the Heart of the National Idea”

== Press ==

{{reply to|Dillbug|Dmcgonagill|JVbird|JenniferMGA|Mango Masala|Namir Riptide|Roger C. Byrd|Sherita Sims-Jones|Waebo}} We might be getting some press about our recent contributions to this project. As you know, Project Mailer is an official site of the Norman Mailer Society, so what we do here is important. Mailer’s biographer [[JML|Mike Lennon]] has expressed his appreciation for our efforts and others have shown interest in writing about our project! I just wanted to let you know. I’m putting together a press release about what we’ve accomplished this semester, so be sure we’re finishing up with our best, most conscientious work. Your efforts, as always, are very much appreciated. Thanks for all the hard work and congratulations for a great showing! Let me know below if there's anything you think I should add to the press release. —[[User:Grlucas|Grlucas]] ([[User talk:Grlucas|talk]]) 20:45, 17 April 2019 (EDT)
: {{reply to|Grlucas}} Excellent news! -[[User:JVbird|JVbird]] (User talk:JVbird|talk]]) 09:53, 18 April 2019 (UTC)
: {{reply to|grlucas}} Sweet! Mention of quick turn around from beginner to able to contribute to project would be cool. It's pretty amazing the progress.~~([[User:Dmcgonagill|Dmcgonagill]] ([[User talk:Dmcgonagill|talk]]) 09:10, 18 April 2019 (EDT))
::{{reply to| Dmcgonagill}} Indeed, I had planned to mention just that. I’m going to write something for the credits page, too. They may be the same thing. —[[User:Grlucas|Grlucas]] ([[User talk:Grlucas|talk]]) 10:33, 18 April 2019 (EDT)
:{{reply to|Grlucas}}Wow! I did not realize others would be able to view our work, or even appreciate it. I have so enjoyed these past two weeks, now that I have a better understanding of how to edit in Wikipedia. I am truly going to miss editing Norman Mailer!(I would have never thought I would say such a thing a couple of weeks ago.) This class is so different from any class I have taken in the past and the best part, is your assignments are real world work, where what you do makes a difference. I feel a very real sense of accomplishment. Thank you Dr. Lucas for allowing me to be a part of PM.--[[User:Dillbug|Dillbug]] ([[User talk:Dillbug|talk]]) 12:08, 18 April 2019 (EDT)
::{{reply to| Dillbug}} Awesome! You all should feel a sense of accomplishment. Everyone has grown so much in just a few short weeks. I'm proud of all the work we've accomplished. You all should be proud of yourselves, too. And who says you have to stop when the semester ends? I hope you all keep editing, especially on Wikipedia. —[[User:Grlucas|Grlucas]] ([[User talk:Grlucas|talk]]) 16:00, 18 April 2019 (EDT)
:{{reply to|Grlucas}} Excellent News. Happy to see our work is real world experience. [[User:Sherita Sims-Jones|Sherita Sims-Jones]] ([[User talk:Sherita Sims-Jones|talk]]) 12:54, 18 April 2019 (EDT)
:{{reply to|Grlucas}} Cool beans. Congrats, all. --[[User:Jules Carry|Jules Carry]] ([[User talk:Jules Carry|talk]]) 18:41, 18 April 2019 (EDT)
:{{reply to|Grlucas}} That's very exciting. Everyone should be well chuffed. [[User:Mango Masala|Mango Masala]] ([[User talk:Mango Masala|talk]]) 13:19, 19 April 2019 (EDT)

== Gallery Additions ==

All, longer gallery additions should probably have their own pages — like the Buckley review; the long ad that lists excerpts from reviews would also be a good candidate for its own page. We could mostly just make them subpages of [[An American Dream Expanded|''AAD'' Expanded]]. Thanks. —[[User:Grlucas|Grlucas]] ([[User talk:Grlucas|talk]]) 10:51, 18 April 2019 (EDT)
:{{reply to|Dillbug|Dmcgonagill|JVbird|JenniferMGA|Mango Masala|Namir Riptide|Roger C. Byrd|Sherita Sims-Jones|Waebo}} OK, all these text-heavy additions '''should''' have their own pages. Here's an example: [[An American Dream Expanded/Major Reviews for a Major Novel|Major Reviews]]. I appreciate Dillbug’s enthusiasm here. —[[User:Grlucas|Grlucas]] ([[User talk:Grlucas|talk]]) 17:48, 18 April 2019 (EDT)
{{reply to|Grlucas}} I have rewritten Book Week article 19650130. It is in my [[User:Dillbug/sandbox_BookWeek|sandbox]]. Please review to see if ready to repost. Thank you.--[[User:Dillbug|Dillbug]] ([[User talk:Dillbug|talk]]) 20:38, 18 April 2019 (EDT)
:{{reply to|Dillbug}} You probably should just concentrate on the part of the page that has to do with Mailer. It's only a small section. --[[User:Jules Carry|Jules Carry]] ([[User talk:Jules Carry|talk]]) 13:26, 20 April 2019 (EDT)
::{{Reply to|Jules Carry}}Thank you for the feedback. I edited the picture under the gallery to reflect the changes.--[[User:Dillbug|Dillbug]] ([[User talk:Dillbug|talk]]) 18:02, 20 April 2019 (EDT)

== PDFs ==

All, I have tried to install the PDF handler extension for MediaWiki, but my hosting service is missing a crucial piece of software. I'm going to see if they can help, but I would suggest we continue as if we will '''not be able to get PDFs to embed'''. Sorry about that. —[[User:Grlucas|Grlucas]] ([[User talk:Grlucas|talk]]) 16:23, 19 April 2019 (EDT)
:{{reply to|Grlucas|waebo|Dmcgonagill|Mango Masala}} I am back online, finally, after the storms, and am able to convert one page PDFs to JPGs. Is there a trick to dealing with a multi-page PDF? Every time I try to convert to a JPG, I get separate files instead of one scrolling picture, like the PDF has. Any ideas, anyone? I'm going to try more tomorrow and work on editing as well-[[User:JVbird|JVbird]] ([[User talk:JVbird|talk]]) 19:16, 20 April 2019 (EDT)
::{{reply to|JVbird}} I know little about it - sorry. I'm trying to sort out why the left side of the letter I added is missing. It appears correctly when you click the image, but not when viewing on main page. It appeared correctly in my sandbox. [[User:Mango Masala|Mango Masala]] ([[User talk:Mango Masala|talk]]) 19:33, 20 April 2019 (EDT)
:::{{reply to|Mango Masala}} Isn't that frustrating! I know things like that leave me scratching my head and make me just want to hit some chocolate and do some stress eating! [[User:JVbird|JVbird]] ([[User talk:JVbird|talk]]) 09:56, 21 April 2019 (EDT)
:::{{reply to|Mango Masala}} You did not follow the formatting for the gallery. I fixed it. 😁 —[[User:Grlucas|Grlucas]] ([[User talk:Grlucas|talk]]) 10:57, 21 April 2019 (EDT)
::::{{reply to|Grlucas}} I see. Thank you for correcting.[[User:Mango Masala|Mango Masala]] ([[User talk:Mango Masala|talk]]) 11:46, 22 April 2019 (EDT)
== Gallery Clean-Up ==

{{reply to|Dillbug|Dmcgonagill|JVbird|JenniferMGA|Mango Masala|Namir Riptide|Roger C. Byrd|Sherita Sims-Jones|Waebo}} OK, all, the gallery is starting to look a bit crowded. Let's clean it up by:
# getting rid of multi-page images. Link to another page where you can display all the images and a transcript.
# transcribing all longer pieces on their own subpages. (For a guide: see how the Buckley review is done.)
# filing images in their correct sections.

Thanks! —[[User:Grlucas|Grlucas]] ([[User talk:Grlucas|talk]]) 11:02, 21 April 2019 (EDT)
:{{reply to|Grlucas}} Will do. Working on editing letters right now and then will move over to the gallery... [[User:JVbird|JVbird]] ([[User talk:JVbird|talk]]) 10:11:14, 21 April 2019 (EDT)
::{{reply to|Grlucas}} I will begin cleaning my submissions up next week and transcribe the longer pieces on their own subpages. I am unclear on what you mean by "filing images in their correct sections". Which ones are filed in the wrong place? Oh, hope you have a very Happy Easter!--[[User:Dillbug|Dillbug]] ([[User talk:Dillbug|talk]]) 16:25, 21 April 2019 (EDT)
:::{{reply to|Grlucas}} I noticed that there's already an early mock up of the cover, so is the Mock up that I posted a repeat of that mock up? It was on the to do list, but I'll take it off if it's just a repeat. Going to have to work on the multi-page images. They're giving me trouble, but will figure them out... [[User:JVbird|JVbird]] ([[User talk:JVbird|talk]]) 16:49, 21 April 2019 (EDT)
::::{{reply to| JVbird}} Yes, that mock up image has been posted already. As for multiple-page images: why not just post the first page in the gallery and others on the subpage? {{reply to| Dillbug}} I have already moved some items into other sections. —[[User:Grlucas|Grlucas]] ([[User talk:Grlucas|talk]]) 07:31, 22 April 2019 (EDT)
:::::{{reply to|Grlucas}} I'll take the mock up image down and then fix the multiple-page images. Will be later today, though. [[User:JVbird|JVbird]] ([[User talk:JVbird|talk]]) 07:57, 22 April 2019 (EDT)
::::{{reply to|Grlucas}} I'm also working on figuring out how to update my multipage images.[[User:Sherita Sims-Jones|Sherita Sims-Jones]] ([[User talk:Sherita Sims-Jones|talk]]) 16:57, 21 April 2019 (EDT)
:::::{{reply to|Grlucas|Sherita Sims-Jones}} I also posted some JPGs with multipage images, so I'm going to have to get mine corrected as well. That will have to be tomorrow, though, it looks like. = I have class tonight with my online students and it's been a long day. Sherita, if you figure it out, let me know. I thought I had had a breakthrough with the JPG files, but the multipage idea I had just isn't the solution! [[User:JVbird|JVbird]] ([[User talk:JVbird|talk]]) 17:45, 21 April 2019 (EDT)
::::::{{Reply to|Grlucas}} Dr. Lucas, can you check that what I have done with the Saturday Review and North American Review posts is what you mean? I separated the images and posted both as individual pages. Thanks, Josef [[User:JVbird|JVbird]] ([[User talk:JVbird|talk]]) 13:54, 22 April 2019 (EDT)
:{{reply to |grlucas}} Example of your #2 request somewhere? & never heard back about my Didion work...Good? No? Suggestions? Thanks.~~([[User:Dmcgonagill|Dmcgonagill]] ([[User talk:Dmcgonagill|talk]]) 09:33, 22 April 2019 (EDT))
{{reply to|Dillbug|JVbird|JenniferMGA|Mango Masala|Namir Riptide|Roger C. Byrd|Sherita Sims-Jones|Waebo}} Friends, Part 1 of directive 1 above complete (Think I did it right!). Please check me. And, need help on adding corresponding transcripts. See links below for claiming & easy access if you are on board with what I started. (I used [[An American Dream Expanded/Major Reviews for a Major Novel|"Major Reviews for a Major Novel"]]) as a model: ([[User:Dmcgonagill|Dmcgonagill]] ([[User talk:Dmcgonagill|talk]]) 14:42, 22 April 2019 (EDT))
#<s>[[Advertising Copy]]</s> Dillbug will try to do
# <s>[[Press Conference ''Publishers Weekly'' March 23, 1965]] </s>JVbird will do
# [[''Publishers Weekly'' March 22, 1965]]
# [[Mailer hosts party for Jose Torres, ''Herald Tribune'' April 1, 1965]] - ([[User:Dmcgonagill|Dmcgonagill]] ([[User talk:Dmcgonagill|talk]]) 15:33, 22 April 2019 (EDT))
# [[Scene: Inside an Army Tent in Vietnam March 22, 1965]] ssimsjones will do[[User:Sherita Sims-Jones|Sherita Sims-Jones]] ([[User talk:Sherita Sims-Jones|talk]]) 18:55, 22 April 2019 (EDT)

:{{reply to|Dmcgonagill}} Hey, Dana. I'll take the Publishers Weekly Press Conference and will be glad to do anything else as well. Just let me know. I'll go in and check what you did, but that won't happen until tonight. If you get a chance, can you check me on the way I've done the multi-page reviews? I'm still not sure I'm doing it right (North American Review, for example). [[User:JVbird|JVbird]] ([[User talk:JVbird|talk]]) 14:51, 22 April 2019 (EDT)
::{{reply to|Dmcgonagill}} Dana, the transcipt for the Publishers Weekly Press Conference is up but I'm not sure about the format, since the original has columns. Are the columns necessary in the transcription? See what you think, please. --[[User:JVbird|JVbird]] ([[User talk:JVbird|talk]]) 12:51, 23 April 2019 (EDT)
:{{reply to|JVbird}} Where is your work at? Send me link and I'll definitely check it out! Thanks!([[User:Dmcgonagill|Dmcgonagill]] ([[User talk:Dmcgonagill|talk]]) 15:29, 22 April 2019 (EDT))
:::{{reply to|Dmcgonagill}} Dana, the multi-pages look great. Thank You very much. [[User:Sherita Sims-Jones|Sherita Sims-Jones]] ([[User talk:Sherita Sims-Jones|talk]]) 18:57, 22 April 2019 (EDT)

== Gallery Clean-up 2 ==

{{reply to|Dillbug|Dmcgonagill|JVbird|JenniferMGA|Mango Masala|Namir Riptide|Roger C. Byrd|Sherita Sims-Jones|Waebo}} All, thanks for all the work. Please use [[An American Dream Expanded/Major Reviews for a Major Novel|Major Reviews for a Major Novel]] as a guide to posting your gallery stuff. Just posting images will not suffice; there should be a transcript on a separate subpage. They should be subpages, as I mentioned, of [[An American Dream Expanded|''AAD'' Expanded]], too: just look at the model above. Thanks. —[[User:Grlucas|Grlucas]] ([[User talk:Grlucas|talk]]) 18:05, 22 April 2019 (EDT)

:{{reply to|Grlucas|Dillbug|Dmcgonagill|JenniferMGA|Mango Masala|Namir Riptide|Roger C. Byrd|Sherita Sims-Jones|Waebo}} This is where I am stumped. I've gone to the Wiki page for creating a subpage https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:User_pages#User_pages_and_user_space but I am just not getting how to create the subpage. I went to the Major Reviews for a Major Novel and I see what it is doing, that the image has a link to a separate page with the image and the transcript, and I want to be able to do that. I'm missing the steps for doing it, though. Does that make sense? Josef --[[User:JVbird|JVbird]] ([[User talk:JVbird|talk]]) 08:27, 23 April 2019 (EDT)

::{{reply to|JVbird}} I sent you an email that should help you create it. [[User:Sherita Sims-Jones|Sherita Sims-Jones]] ([[User talk:Sherita Sims-Jones|talk]]) 09:07, 23 April 2019 (EDT)
::{{reply to|JVbird}} Here's how I created the example above: <code><nowiki>[[An American Dream Expanded/Major Reviews for a Major Novel|Major Reviews for a Major Novel]]</nowiki></code> off the [[An American Dream Expanded|''AAD'' Expanded]] page. —[[User:Grlucas|Grlucas]] ([[User talk:Grlucas|talk]]) 09:10, 23 April 2019 (EDT)
:::{{reply to|Grlucas|Sherita Sims-Jones}} Thanks, Dr. Lucas and Sherita, for the help. Working on these posts now and getting them set up correctly. --[[User:JVbird|JVbird]] ([[User talk:JVbird|talk]]) 12:53, 23 April 2019 (EDT)
::::{{reply to|Grlucas}} Dr. Lucas, one more question so I make sure I am doing this correctly. I transcribed the North American (Robert Dana) Review and created a sub page [[TheNorthAmericanReview/RobertDana]] My question is this. Should it stay as a subpage for now while I'm cleaning it up before I link it to the PM page itself and can you look at it quickly to make sure it's actually what the subpage should look like? Thanks! --[[User:JVbird|JVbird]] ([[User talk:JVbird|talk]]) 13:27, 23 April 2019 (EDT)

An American Dream Expanded/The Harbours of the Moon (Review)

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JVbird: Creating page for The North American Review/Robert Dana

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Robert Dana
The North American Review July 1965
New Series Vol 2, no. 3
Old Series Vol 250

The Harbors of the Moon

''An American Dream''. Norman Mailer. Dial Press, New York. 1965. 270 pp. $4.95.

This review is late. And with cause.

Perhaps the proper place to read An American Dream is in a jet airliner at 37,000 feet. Anyhow, that’s where I began it (going east to D.C) and where I finished it (going west to Tacoma). One knew at the beginning that reviewing it would be a job; the kind of job one would rather not do.

Other reviewers would make it even tougher. Perhaps because the novel had been serialized in Esquire before the book was published, there was already a predatory scent on the air; the scent of animals prowling for a kill. Mailer invites such prowling, to be sure; he has always courted a bad press. Every year is “Jump-on-Norman-Year,” and one distrusts the seeming heedlessness of such a prey as much as the cats which stalk it. Finally, and most important, there was the novel itself: a violent, painfully probing work; its style a surreal combination of scalpel and bazooka.

In the end, one decided it would have to wait. Let other reviewers have their say. Studiously avoid reading them. Let the novel and one’s ideas and impressions of it ferment slowly in some earthy cellar at the back of the mind. Check the brew periodically to see if it had deepened, taken on body. Finally, chill and serve.

Mailer’s novel concerns the fantastic life of Stephen Richards Rojack. He is a war-hero (Italian campaign, WW II), an ex-congressman (contemporary with Jack Kennedy), an author-professor at a New York university, a TV personality, a “marginal socialite” by virtue of his marriage to heiress Deborah Kelly, and a man on the verge of madness. At the onset, one is inclined to discount the novel on the grounds that its leading figure is conceived without regard to reality, that he is a fairy-tale character. Maybe it’s the jet; maybe it’s the company aboard; maybe it’s the tendency of the novel to invite the reader to examine the number of different roles he plays in a single day; but one recognizes slowly that Rojack is a living, American reality: not a man for all seasons, but of many.

At this point, the final sentence in the opening paragraph of the novel leaps out at you, and the title begins to take on its proper and ominous significance. Not The but An. Scott Fitzgerald spent a lifetime exploring; the ironic difference between the idea (“a fresh, green breast of the new world”) which America once offered and the “lunar” reality of modern American life where success is corruption even for the strong an the lucky. Even the marriage of Rojack to Deborah Caughlin Mangaravidi Kelly suggests Fitzgerald. In the novel’s first paragraph Mailer seems to be making a public announcement of Fitzgerald when he has Rojack say of Deborah that “she would have been bored by a diamond as big as the Ritz.” Both Deborah and Rojack are at the pinnacle of “success” when the novel begins. But in the process of this achievement, their marriage has collapsed; and Rojack has discovered that the American version of “success” includes personal and psychic failure, a condition rift with the voices of suicide and murder:

… Instinct was telling me to die.
. . . . . . . .
“You can’t die yet,” said the formal part of my brain, “you haven’t done your work.”
“Yes,” said the moon, “you haven’t done your work, but you’ve lived your life, and you are dead with it.”
Deborah, too, is a schizophrenic in her role. As a lover she is one thing, as a wife another:
… That was love with Deborah and it was separate from making love to Deborah. … When she felt love, she was formidable; making love she left you with no uncertain memory of having passed through a carnal transaction with a caged animal. … It was not just her odor. … There was something other. . .. something a calculating and full of guile as high finance, that was it—she smelled like a bank. …

In her role as “the Great Bitch.” It is Deborah who brings Rojack to the crucial action of the novel: her murder.

The murder itself is well-conceived: half-intentional, half-accidental. And its aftermath involves Rojack with a host of other important minor characters: Roberts and Leznicki, the police investigators; Ganucci, a Mafia boss; Shago Martin, a Negro entertainer; Cherry, the singer with whom Rojack discovers that “love was not a gift but a vow”; and finally, with his wife’s father, Barney Oswald Kelly, at the top of the Waldorf Towers.

None of these characters exists independently of any of the others as Mailer clichés tight the fabric of his American nightmare. The fantastic quality of the novel is made perfect when the reader discovers that Cherry has been the mistress of both Shago Martin and Barney Kelly, that Kelly controls Ganucci, that Roberts and Leznicki give over the investigation of Rojack because of pressure exerted by Kelly through government channels. The shock is at its deepest when we finally discover, in a twist that owes something to Fitzgerald’s ''Tender is the Night'', that the novel’s chain of sexual failure and corruption has its source in Kelly’s earlier incest with Deborah.

The import of these relationships is clear: none escapes the corruption of his dream and the small nastiness of capitulation.

Rojack is never punished for the murder of Deborah. The reader may even wonder whether a crime has been committed. For Deborah’s character and Rojack’s near-madness are mitigating factors. And where all is corruption, how is one to determine crime? These considerations will more than likely be ignored by those critics of the novel who have a tendency: in any case, to slap the label “Obscene” or “Immoral” on any work containing a seduction or a four-letter word. However, an apt comparison might be between An American Dream and that most moral of novels, ''Crime and Punishment''.

Indeed, there is ample evidence that Stephen Rojack has been living in a kind of Hell all along. Just prior to the showdown scenes with Barney Kelly at the Waldorf, Rojack describes the lobby as “A vision of Hell. …” And the Las Vegas to which he flees towards the end of the book is no different from the New York he has fled:

…as if you were in the pleasure chamber of an encampment on the moon. …You caught the odor of an empty space where something was dying alone. …The night before I left Las Vegas I walked out in the desert to look at the moon. There was a jeweled city on the horizon, spires rising in the night, but the jewels were diadems of electric, and the spires were the neon of signs ten stories high. I was not good enough to climb up and pull them down. So I walked out into the desert where the mad before me had come. …

Who are the mad who have preceded Rojack into the desert? Traditionally, the desert suggests the place or penance, of contemplation, to which the prophets have gone and whence they came. Too, it suggests, by its conjunction to the “jeweled city” of pleasure, that An American Dream is a radically moral book, a jeremiad against those forces within and without man which foster his perversion and the corrosion of his ideals.

One quarrel with Mailer, if we wish to make one on legitimate grounds, must come, it seems to me, not with respect to the almost unrelieved pessimism of his view of American life; not with his style (for it is powerful, contemporary in the best sense, and never dull; perhaps the best in America at the moment); not with his conception of the character or the jaggedness of his plot; but with the weakness of the ending of the novel.

After what Rojack has gone through, and in view of what he is, it is simply not enough to pack him off in a car “to Guatemala and Yucatan.” For there is only the slightest suggestion of the meaning of Rojack’s action, and no suggestion at all of the significance of his destination. As it stands, An American Dream is Mailer’s best and most powerful novel since The Naked and the Dead, but it has neither a conclusion nor an ending.

Robert Dana

Talk:An American Dream Expanded

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Welcome to the digital Humanities project, ''AAD'' Expanded. This page will facilitate the discussion on the development of this project, beginning in the spring of 2019.

==Purview==
This project aims to create a critical and cultural context around the composition and subsequent reaction to [[Norman Mailer]]’s novel ''[[An American Dream]]''. It will begin with [[J. Michael Lennon]]’s 2004 ''Norman Mailer's Letters on ''An American Dream'', 1963–1969''. Additional interviews, reviews, essays, and miscellany will be added as they are collected, permissions cleared, and digitized.

==Access==
Participation requires:

# '''An account on Project Mailer'''. This cannot be created by users, but must be done by the editor, [[Gerald R. Lucas]]. [[grl:Contact|Send him an email]] requesting an account (please include the username you would like).
# '''Access to original documents'''. Original documents are stored on [https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1GGktIf5f9wvHRjf-uKi2oCQkWAP1S5d0?usp=sharing Google Drive]. Please request access using your Google account. There will be numerous source documents we will be working with on this project.

==To Do==
See the to-do list on the talk page for ''[[AAD:Letters|Norman Mailer's Letters on ''An American Dream'', 1963–1969]]''.

{{to do|2}}

==Discussion==
. . .
{{reply to|grlucas}} Link to my PM Sandbox. Please give feedback when you can and let me know if I have linked this to the wrong location. Thanks! [[User:Dmcgonagill/sandbox|Dmcgonagill/sandbox for PM]]([[User:Dmcgonagill|Dmcgonagill]] ([[User talk:Dmcgonagill|talk]]) 12:43, 30 March 2019 (UTC))
::{{reply to|grlucas}} My article is ready to be moved from my sandbox to PM. Am I supposed to move it or are you supposed to review it and then move it?--[[User:Dillbug|Dillbug]] ([[User talk:Dillbug|talk]]) 17:53, 2 April 2019 (UTC)
:::{{reply to| Dillbug}} OK, looking good, but it's not quite ready. All citations should be formatted correctly using the citation templates for whatever it is you're citing, like a [[Template:Cite_book|book]] or [[w:Template:Cite_journal|journal article]]. Simply cut and paste the template and fill in the info for each reference (many can already be found on the site's [[Criticism|crit bibliography]]). Use [[Existentialism, Violent Liberation, and Racialized Masculinities: Norman Mailer’s “The White Negro” and An American Dream|McKinley's article]] as a guide. The notice up top does not really make sense, either. Next, you need to convert all parenthetical citations to [[Template:Sfn|shortened footnotes]]. Again, use the McKinley article for your reference. I'll do one or two for you as an example. Finally, I see some typos. Be sure you proof it well. Thanks. (I fixed the beginning for you and gave you some examples to work with.) —[[User:Grlucas|Grlucas]] ([[User talk:Grlucas|talk]]) 21:25, 2 April 2019 (UTC)

{{reply to|Grlucas}} Dr. Lucas, I tried to add two articles from the Misc. drive and am having issues with getting the image. I am going to continue to try and add the images.--[[User:Dillbug|Dillbug]] ([[User talk:Dillbug|talk]]) 18:28, 10 April 2019 (UTC)

{{reply to|Grlucas}} I have attempted to post a review, an article to the Gallery, and a Snippet. Please advise if I have done so correctly. I would like to do more but do not want to until I am sure I am on the right track.--[[User:Dillbug|Dillbug]] ([[User talk:Dillbug|talk]]) 16:57, 16 April 2019 (EDT)
:{{reply to| Dillbug}} Looking good. I cleaned up the language a bit. —[[User:Grlucas|Grlucas]] ([[User talk:Grlucas|talk]]) 07:51, 17 April 2019 (EDT)
{{reply to|Grlucas}} Please take a look at the news paper review by William F. Buckley, Jr. at [[User:Dillbug/sandbox.review#Sort_of_Conservative]] and see if the review is ready to be moved to the main page. Thank you.--[[User:Dillbug|Dillbug]] ([[User talk:Dillbug|talk]]) 20:22, 16 April 2019 (EDT)
:{{reply to| Dillbug}} Check spelling of his name. Mailer should only be linked once — usually the first time he is mentioned. Otherwise, proofread and it looks good. —[[User:Grlucas|Grlucas]] ([[User talk:Grlucas|talk]]) 07:51, 17 April 2019 (EDT)
::{{reply to|Grlucas}} I have made the necessary corrections. I do believe, the article is now ready to be moved. Do you want me to try to move it, or will you?--[[User:Dillbug|Dillbug]] ([[User talk:Dillbug|talk]]) 11:59, 17 April 2019 (EDT)

{{reply to |grlucas}} Feeling ready to post this review or edit with further direction or model from you on desired formatting. Please take a look and advise. Thanks! [[User:Dmcgonagill/sandbox/review]] ~~([[User:Dmcgonagill|Dmcgonagill]] ([[User talk:Dmcgonagill|talk]]) 12:01, 17 April 2019 (EDT))

{{reply to |grlucas}} I uploaded envelope from misc folder but due to lack of access to a pdf convertor, it stays in that form and appears to be of little value on Wiki. Searched internet for work arounds but found nothing. I'm leaving upload but not adding it to gallery. Please advise. Thanks! ~~([[User:Dmcgonagill|Dmcgonagill]] ([[User talk:Dmcgonagill|talk]]) 14:51, 17 April 2019 (EDT))
:{{reply to| Dmcgonagill}} Yes, that's right. I would have to install the PDF viewer here. Do you think I should? —[[User:Grlucas|Grlucas]] ([[User talk:Grlucas|talk]]) 19:52, 17 April 2019 (EDT)
::{{reply to|grlucas}} Yes, please. Increased group contribution would result. Thank you! ~~([[User:Dmcgonagill|Dmcgonagill]] ([[User talk:Dmcgonagill|talk]]) 09:07, 18 April 2019 (EDT))
:::{{reply to| Dmcgonagill}} OK, but give me a bit of time. I'll get to is ASAP. —[[User:Grlucas|Grlucas]] ([[User talk:Grlucas|talk]]) 10:42, 18 April 2019 (EDT)

{{reply to|Grlucas}} I edited the advertising copy for the gallery. Please take a look at the link and let me know if I am supposed to add the reviews that have been crossed out. I did not know how to cross through them once posted. [[An_American_Dream_Expanded/Advertising_Copy]] Thank you.--[[User:Dillbug|Dillbug]] ([[User talk:Dillbug|talk]]) 12:20, 23 April 2019 (EDT)

{{reply to|Grlucas}} Dr. Lucas, I transcribed the letter in my Trotter sandbox. Please review and advise on what to do for the illegible words. Thank you. [[User:Mango Masala|Mango Masala]] ([[User talk:Mango Masala|talk]]) 12:32, 23 April 2019 (EDT)

== ''MR'' Articles for this Project ==

These are available in the shared Google drive under ''Mailer Review''.
* Vol 3: Laist: “''An American Dream'': American Existentialism”
* Vol 5: Sermeus: “Norman Mailer’s Mythmaking in ''An American Dream'' and ‘The White’”
* Vol 6: McKinley: “Mailer’s Modern Myth: Reexamining Violence and Masculinity in ''An American Dream''”
* Vol 7: Batchelor: “Visions of the American Dream: F. Scott Fitzgerald, Bob Dylan, and Norman Mailer Probe at the Heart of the National Idea”

== Press ==

{{reply to|Dillbug|Dmcgonagill|JVbird|JenniferMGA|Mango Masala|Namir Riptide|Roger C. Byrd|Sherita Sims-Jones|Waebo}} We might be getting some press about our recent contributions to this project. As you know, Project Mailer is an official site of the Norman Mailer Society, so what we do here is important. Mailer’s biographer [[JML|Mike Lennon]] has expressed his appreciation for our efforts and others have shown interest in writing about our project! I just wanted to let you know. I’m putting together a press release about what we’ve accomplished this semester, so be sure we’re finishing up with our best, most conscientious work. Your efforts, as always, are very much appreciated. Thanks for all the hard work and congratulations for a great showing! Let me know below if there's anything you think I should add to the press release. —[[User:Grlucas|Grlucas]] ([[User talk:Grlucas|talk]]) 20:45, 17 April 2019 (EDT)
: {{reply to|Grlucas}} Excellent news! -[[User:JVbird|JVbird]] (User talk:JVbird|talk]]) 09:53, 18 April 2019 (UTC)
: {{reply to|grlucas}} Sweet! Mention of quick turn around from beginner to able to contribute to project would be cool. It's pretty amazing the progress.~~([[User:Dmcgonagill|Dmcgonagill]] ([[User talk:Dmcgonagill|talk]]) 09:10, 18 April 2019 (EDT))
::{{reply to| Dmcgonagill}} Indeed, I had planned to mention just that. I’m going to write something for the credits page, too. They may be the same thing. —[[User:Grlucas|Grlucas]] ([[User talk:Grlucas|talk]]) 10:33, 18 April 2019 (EDT)
:{{reply to|Grlucas}}Wow! I did not realize others would be able to view our work, or even appreciate it. I have so enjoyed these past two weeks, now that I have a better understanding of how to edit in Wikipedia. I am truly going to miss editing Norman Mailer!(I would have never thought I would say such a thing a couple of weeks ago.) This class is so different from any class I have taken in the past and the best part, is your assignments are real world work, where what you do makes a difference. I feel a very real sense of accomplishment. Thank you Dr. Lucas for allowing me to be a part of PM.--[[User:Dillbug|Dillbug]] ([[User talk:Dillbug|talk]]) 12:08, 18 April 2019 (EDT)
::{{reply to| Dillbug}} Awesome! You all should feel a sense of accomplishment. Everyone has grown so much in just a few short weeks. I'm proud of all the work we've accomplished. You all should be proud of yourselves, too. And who says you have to stop when the semester ends? I hope you all keep editing, especially on Wikipedia. —[[User:Grlucas|Grlucas]] ([[User talk:Grlucas|talk]]) 16:00, 18 April 2019 (EDT)
:{{reply to|Grlucas}} Excellent News. Happy to see our work is real world experience. [[User:Sherita Sims-Jones|Sherita Sims-Jones]] ([[User talk:Sherita Sims-Jones|talk]]) 12:54, 18 April 2019 (EDT)
:{{reply to|Grlucas}} Cool beans. Congrats, all. --[[User:Jules Carry|Jules Carry]] ([[User talk:Jules Carry|talk]]) 18:41, 18 April 2019 (EDT)
:{{reply to|Grlucas}} That's very exciting. Everyone should be well chuffed. [[User:Mango Masala|Mango Masala]] ([[User talk:Mango Masala|talk]]) 13:19, 19 April 2019 (EDT)

== Gallery Additions ==

All, longer gallery additions should probably have their own pages — like the Buckley review; the long ad that lists excerpts from reviews would also be a good candidate for its own page. We could mostly just make them subpages of [[An American Dream Expanded|''AAD'' Expanded]]. Thanks. —[[User:Grlucas|Grlucas]] ([[User talk:Grlucas|talk]]) 10:51, 18 April 2019 (EDT)
:{{reply to|Dillbug|Dmcgonagill|JVbird|JenniferMGA|Mango Masala|Namir Riptide|Roger C. Byrd|Sherita Sims-Jones|Waebo}} OK, all these text-heavy additions '''should''' have their own pages. Here's an example: [[An American Dream Expanded/Major Reviews for a Major Novel|Major Reviews]]. I appreciate Dillbug’s enthusiasm here. —[[User:Grlucas|Grlucas]] ([[User talk:Grlucas|talk]]) 17:48, 18 April 2019 (EDT)
{{reply to|Grlucas}} I have rewritten Book Week article 19650130. It is in my [[User:Dillbug/sandbox_BookWeek|sandbox]]. Please review to see if ready to repost. Thank you.--[[User:Dillbug|Dillbug]] ([[User talk:Dillbug|talk]]) 20:38, 18 April 2019 (EDT)
:{{reply to|Dillbug}} You probably should just concentrate on the part of the page that has to do with Mailer. It's only a small section. --[[User:Jules Carry|Jules Carry]] ([[User talk:Jules Carry|talk]]) 13:26, 20 April 2019 (EDT)
::{{Reply to|Jules Carry}}Thank you for the feedback. I edited the picture under the gallery to reflect the changes.--[[User:Dillbug|Dillbug]] ([[User talk:Dillbug|talk]]) 18:02, 20 April 2019 (EDT)

== PDFs ==

All, I have tried to install the PDF handler extension for MediaWiki, but my hosting service is missing a crucial piece of software. I'm going to see if they can help, but I would suggest we continue as if we will '''not be able to get PDFs to embed'''. Sorry about that. —[[User:Grlucas|Grlucas]] ([[User talk:Grlucas|talk]]) 16:23, 19 April 2019 (EDT)
:{{reply to|Grlucas|waebo|Dmcgonagill|Mango Masala}} I am back online, finally, after the storms, and am able to convert one page PDFs to JPGs. Is there a trick to dealing with a multi-page PDF? Every time I try to convert to a JPG, I get separate files instead of one scrolling picture, like the PDF has. Any ideas, anyone? I'm going to try more tomorrow and work on editing as well-[[User:JVbird|JVbird]] ([[User talk:JVbird|talk]]) 19:16, 20 April 2019 (EDT)
::{{reply to|JVbird}} I know little about it - sorry. I'm trying to sort out why the left side of the letter I added is missing. It appears correctly when you click the image, but not when viewing on main page. It appeared correctly in my sandbox. [[User:Mango Masala|Mango Masala]] ([[User talk:Mango Masala|talk]]) 19:33, 20 April 2019 (EDT)
:::{{reply to|Mango Masala}} Isn't that frustrating! I know things like that leave me scratching my head and make me just want to hit some chocolate and do some stress eating! [[User:JVbird|JVbird]] ([[User talk:JVbird|talk]]) 09:56, 21 April 2019 (EDT)
:::{{reply to|Mango Masala}} You did not follow the formatting for the gallery. I fixed it. 😁 —[[User:Grlucas|Grlucas]] ([[User talk:Grlucas|talk]]) 10:57, 21 April 2019 (EDT)
::::{{reply to|Grlucas}} I see. Thank you for correcting.[[User:Mango Masala|Mango Masala]] ([[User talk:Mango Masala|talk]]) 11:46, 22 April 2019 (EDT)
== Gallery Clean-Up ==

{{reply to|Dillbug|Dmcgonagill|JVbird|JenniferMGA|Mango Masala|Namir Riptide|Roger C. Byrd|Sherita Sims-Jones|Waebo}} OK, all, the gallery is starting to look a bit crowded. Let's clean it up by:
# getting rid of multi-page images. Link to another page where you can display all the images and a transcript.
# transcribing all longer pieces on their own subpages. (For a guide: see how the Buckley review is done.)
# filing images in their correct sections.

Thanks! —[[User:Grlucas|Grlucas]] ([[User talk:Grlucas|talk]]) 11:02, 21 April 2019 (EDT)
:{{reply to|Grlucas}} Will do. Working on editing letters right now and then will move over to the gallery... [[User:JVbird|JVbird]] ([[User talk:JVbird|talk]]) 10:11:14, 21 April 2019 (EDT)
::{{reply to|Grlucas}} I will begin cleaning my submissions up next week and transcribe the longer pieces on their own subpages. I am unclear on what you mean by "filing images in their correct sections". Which ones are filed in the wrong place? Oh, hope you have a very Happy Easter!--[[User:Dillbug|Dillbug]] ([[User talk:Dillbug|talk]]) 16:25, 21 April 2019 (EDT)
:::{{reply to|Grlucas}} I noticed that there's already an early mock up of the cover, so is the Mock up that I posted a repeat of that mock up? It was on the to do list, but I'll take it off if it's just a repeat. Going to have to work on the multi-page images. They're giving me trouble, but will figure them out... [[User:JVbird|JVbird]] ([[User talk:JVbird|talk]]) 16:49, 21 April 2019 (EDT)
::::{{reply to| JVbird}} Yes, that mock up image has been posted already. As for multiple-page images: why not just post the first page in the gallery and others on the subpage? {{reply to| Dillbug}} I have already moved some items into other sections. —[[User:Grlucas|Grlucas]] ([[User talk:Grlucas|talk]]) 07:31, 22 April 2019 (EDT)
:::::{{reply to|Grlucas}} I'll take the mock up image down and then fix the multiple-page images. Will be later today, though. [[User:JVbird|JVbird]] ([[User talk:JVbird|talk]]) 07:57, 22 April 2019 (EDT)
::::{{reply to|Grlucas}} I'm also working on figuring out how to update my multipage images.[[User:Sherita Sims-Jones|Sherita Sims-Jones]] ([[User talk:Sherita Sims-Jones|talk]]) 16:57, 21 April 2019 (EDT)
:::::{{reply to|Grlucas|Sherita Sims-Jones}} I also posted some JPGs with multipage images, so I'm going to have to get mine corrected as well. That will have to be tomorrow, though, it looks like. = I have class tonight with my online students and it's been a long day. Sherita, if you figure it out, let me know. I thought I had had a breakthrough with the JPG files, but the multipage idea I had just isn't the solution! [[User:JVbird|JVbird]] ([[User talk:JVbird|talk]]) 17:45, 21 April 2019 (EDT)
::::::{{Reply to|Grlucas}} Dr. Lucas, can you check that what I have done with the Saturday Review and North American Review posts is what you mean? I separated the images and posted both as individual pages. Thanks, Josef [[User:JVbird|JVbird]] ([[User talk:JVbird|talk]]) 13:54, 22 April 2019 (EDT)
:{{reply to |grlucas}} Example of your #2 request somewhere? & never heard back about my Didion work...Good? No? Suggestions? Thanks.~~([[User:Dmcgonagill|Dmcgonagill]] ([[User talk:Dmcgonagill|talk]]) 09:33, 22 April 2019 (EDT))
{{reply to|Dillbug|JVbird|JenniferMGA|Mango Masala|Namir Riptide|Roger C. Byrd|Sherita Sims-Jones|Waebo}} Friends, Part 1 of directive 1 above complete (Think I did it right!). Please check me. And, need help on adding corresponding transcripts. See links below for claiming & easy access if you are on board with what I started. (I used [[An American Dream Expanded/Major Reviews for a Major Novel|"Major Reviews for a Major Novel"]]) as a model: ([[User:Dmcgonagill|Dmcgonagill]] ([[User talk:Dmcgonagill|talk]]) 14:42, 22 April 2019 (EDT))
#<s>[[Advertising Copy]]</s> Dillbug will try to do
# <s>[[Press Conference ''Publishers Weekly'' March 23, 1965]] </s>JVbird will do
# [[''Publishers Weekly'' March 22, 1965]]
# [[Mailer hosts party for Jose Torres, ''Herald Tribune'' April 1, 1965]] - ([[User:Dmcgonagill|Dmcgonagill]] ([[User talk:Dmcgonagill|talk]]) 15:33, 22 April 2019 (EDT))
# [[Scene: Inside an Army Tent in Vietnam March 22, 1965]] ssimsjones will do[[User:Sherita Sims-Jones|Sherita Sims-Jones]] ([[User talk:Sherita Sims-Jones|talk]]) 18:55, 22 April 2019 (EDT)

:{{reply to|Dmcgonagill}} Hey, Dana. I'll take the Publishers Weekly Press Conference and will be glad to do anything else as well. Just let me know. I'll go in and check what you did, but that won't happen until tonight. If you get a chance, can you check me on the way I've done the multi-page reviews? I'm still not sure I'm doing it right (North American Review, for example). [[User:JVbird|JVbird]] ([[User talk:JVbird|talk]]) 14:51, 22 April 2019 (EDT)
::{{reply to|Dmcgonagill}} Dana, the transcipt for the Publishers Weekly Press Conference is up but I'm not sure about the format, since the original has columns. Are the columns necessary in the transcription? See what you think, please. --[[User:JVbird|JVbird]] ([[User talk:JVbird|talk]]) 12:51, 23 April 2019 (EDT)
:{{reply to|JVbird}} Where is your work at? Send me link and I'll definitely check it out! Thanks!([[User:Dmcgonagill|Dmcgonagill]] ([[User talk:Dmcgonagill|talk]]) 15:29, 22 April 2019 (EDT))
:::{{reply to|Dmcgonagill}} Dana, the multi-pages look great. Thank You very much. [[User:Sherita Sims-Jones|Sherita Sims-Jones]] ([[User talk:Sherita Sims-Jones|talk]]) 18:57, 22 April 2019 (EDT)

== Gallery Clean-up 2 ==

{{reply to|Dillbug|Dmcgonagill|JVbird|JenniferMGA|Mango Masala|Namir Riptide|Roger C. Byrd|Sherita Sims-Jones|Waebo}} All, thanks for all the work. Please use [[An American Dream Expanded/Major Reviews for a Major Novel|Major Reviews for a Major Novel]] as a guide to posting your gallery stuff. Just posting images will not suffice; there should be a transcript on a separate subpage. They should be subpages, as I mentioned, of [[An American Dream Expanded|''AAD'' Expanded]], too: just look at the model above. Thanks. —[[User:Grlucas|Grlucas]] ([[User talk:Grlucas|talk]]) 18:05, 22 April 2019 (EDT)

:{{reply to|Grlucas|Dillbug|Dmcgonagill|JenniferMGA|Mango Masala|Namir Riptide|Roger C. Byrd|Sherita Sims-Jones|Waebo}} This is where I am stumped. I've gone to the Wiki page for creating a subpage https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:User_pages#User_pages_and_user_space but I am just not getting how to create the subpage. I went to the Major Reviews for a Major Novel and I see what it is doing, that the image has a link to a separate page with the image and the transcript, and I want to be able to do that. I'm missing the steps for doing it, though. Does that make sense? Josef --[[User:JVbird|JVbird]] ([[User talk:JVbird|talk]]) 08:27, 23 April 2019 (EDT)

::{{reply to|JVbird}} I sent you an email that should help you create it. [[User:Sherita Sims-Jones|Sherita Sims-Jones]] ([[User talk:Sherita Sims-Jones|talk]]) 09:07, 23 April 2019 (EDT)
::{{reply to|JVbird}} Here's how I created the example above: <code><nowiki>[[An American Dream Expanded/Major Reviews for a Major Novel|Major Reviews for a Major Novel]]</nowiki></code> off the [[An American Dream Expanded|''AAD'' Expanded]] page. —[[User:Grlucas|Grlucas]] ([[User talk:Grlucas|talk]]) 09:10, 23 April 2019 (EDT)
:::{{reply to|Grlucas|Sherita Sims-Jones}} Thanks, Dr. Lucas and Sherita, for the help. Working on these posts now and getting them set up correctly. --[[User:JVbird|JVbird]] ([[User talk:JVbird|talk]]) 12:53, 23 April 2019 (EDT)

Talk:An American Dream Expanded

2019-04-23T16:51:34Z

JVbird: /* Gallery Clean-Up */ Publishers Weekly Press Conference Transcription

Welcome to the digital Humanities project, ''AAD'' Expanded. This page will facilitate the discussion on the development of this project, beginning in the spring of 2019.

==Purview==
This project aims to create a critical and cultural context around the composition and subsequent reaction to [[Norman Mailer]]’s novel ''[[An American Dream]]''. It will begin with [[J. Michael Lennon]]’s 2004 ''Norman Mailer's Letters on ''An American Dream'', 1963–1969''. Additional interviews, reviews, essays, and miscellany will be added as they are collected, permissions cleared, and digitized.

==Access==
Participation requires:

# '''An account on Project Mailer'''. This cannot be created by users, but must be done by the editor, [[Gerald R. Lucas]]. [[grl:Contact|Send him an email]] requesting an account (please include the username you would like).
# '''Access to original documents'''. Original documents are stored on [https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1GGktIf5f9wvHRjf-uKi2oCQkWAP1S5d0?usp=sharing Google Drive]. Please request access using your Google account. There will be numerous source documents we will be working with on this project.

==To Do==
See the to-do list on the talk page for ''[[AAD:Letters|Norman Mailer's Letters on ''An American Dream'', 1963–1969]]''.

{{to do|2}}

==Discussion==
. . .
{{reply to|grlucas}} Link to my PM Sandbox. Please give feedback when you can and let me know if I have linked this to the wrong location. Thanks! [[User:Dmcgonagill/sandbox|Dmcgonagill/sandbox for PM]]([[User:Dmcgonagill|Dmcgonagill]] ([[User talk:Dmcgonagill|talk]]) 12:43, 30 March 2019 (UTC))
::{{reply to|grlucas}} My article is ready to be moved from my sandbox to PM. Am I supposed to move it or are you supposed to review it and then move it?--[[User:Dillbug|Dillbug]] ([[User talk:Dillbug|talk]]) 17:53, 2 April 2019 (UTC)
:::{{reply to| Dillbug}} OK, looking good, but it's not quite ready. All citations should be formatted correctly using the citation templates for whatever it is you're citing, like a [[Template:Cite_book|book]] or [[w:Template:Cite_journal|journal article]]. Simply cut and paste the template and fill in the info for each reference (many can already be found on the site's [[Criticism|crit bibliography]]). Use [[Existentialism, Violent Liberation, and Racialized Masculinities: Norman Mailer’s “The White Negro” and An American Dream|McKinley's article]] as a guide. The notice up top does not really make sense, either. Next, you need to convert all parenthetical citations to [[Template:Sfn|shortened footnotes]]. Again, use the McKinley article for your reference. I'll do one or two for you as an example. Finally, I see some typos. Be sure you proof it well. Thanks. (I fixed the beginning for you and gave you some examples to work with.) —[[User:Grlucas|Grlucas]] ([[User talk:Grlucas|talk]]) 21:25, 2 April 2019 (UTC)

{{reply to|Grlucas}} Dr. Lucas, I tried to add two articles from the Misc. drive and am having issues with getting the image. I am going to continue to try and add the images.--[[User:Dillbug|Dillbug]] ([[User talk:Dillbug|talk]]) 18:28, 10 April 2019 (UTC)

{{reply to|Grlucas}} I have attempted to post a review, an article to the Gallery, and a Snippet. Please advise if I have done so correctly. I would like to do more but do not want to until I am sure I am on the right track.--[[User:Dillbug|Dillbug]] ([[User talk:Dillbug|talk]]) 16:57, 16 April 2019 (EDT)
:{{reply to| Dillbug}} Looking good. I cleaned up the language a bit. —[[User:Grlucas|Grlucas]] ([[User talk:Grlucas|talk]]) 07:51, 17 April 2019 (EDT)
{{reply to|Grlucas}} Please take a look at the news paper review by William F. Buckley, Jr. at [[User:Dillbug/sandbox.review#Sort_of_Conservative]] and see if the review is ready to be moved to the main page. Thank you.--[[User:Dillbug|Dillbug]] ([[User talk:Dillbug|talk]]) 20:22, 16 April 2019 (EDT)
:{{reply to| Dillbug}} Check spelling of his name. Mailer should only be linked once — usually the first time he is mentioned. Otherwise, proofread and it looks good. —[[User:Grlucas|Grlucas]] ([[User talk:Grlucas|talk]]) 07:51, 17 April 2019 (EDT)
::{{reply to|Grlucas}} I have made the necessary corrections. I do believe, the article is now ready to be moved. Do you want me to try to move it, or will you?--[[User:Dillbug|Dillbug]] ([[User talk:Dillbug|talk]]) 11:59, 17 April 2019 (EDT)

{{reply to |grlucas}} Feeling ready to post this review or edit with further direction or model from you on desired formatting. Please take a look and advise. Thanks! [[User:Dmcgonagill/sandbox/review]] ~~([[User:Dmcgonagill|Dmcgonagill]] ([[User talk:Dmcgonagill|talk]]) 12:01, 17 April 2019 (EDT))

{{reply to |grlucas}} I uploaded envelope from misc folder but due to lack of access to a pdf convertor, it stays in that form and appears to be of little value on Wiki. Searched internet for work arounds but found nothing. I'm leaving upload but not adding it to gallery. Please advise. Thanks! ~~([[User:Dmcgonagill|Dmcgonagill]] ([[User talk:Dmcgonagill|talk]]) 14:51, 17 April 2019 (EDT))
:{{reply to| Dmcgonagill}} Yes, that's right. I would have to install the PDF viewer here. Do you think I should? —[[User:Grlucas|Grlucas]] ([[User talk:Grlucas|talk]]) 19:52, 17 April 2019 (EDT)
::{{reply to|grlucas}} Yes, please. Increased group contribution would result. Thank you! ~~([[User:Dmcgonagill|Dmcgonagill]] ([[User talk:Dmcgonagill|talk]]) 09:07, 18 April 2019 (EDT))
:::{{reply to| Dmcgonagill}} OK, but give me a bit of time. I'll get to is ASAP. —[[User:Grlucas|Grlucas]] ([[User talk:Grlucas|talk]]) 10:42, 18 April 2019 (EDT)

{{reply to|Grlucas}} I edited the advertising copy for the gallery. Please take a look at the link and let me know if I am supposed to add the reviews that have been crossed out. I did not know how to cross through them once posted. [[An_American_Dream_Expanded/Advertising_Copy]] Thank you.--[[User:Dillbug|Dillbug]] ([[User talk:Dillbug|talk]]) 12:20, 23 April 2019 (EDT)

{{reply to|Grlucas}} Dr. Lucas, I transcribed the letter in my Trotter sandbox. Please review and advise on what to do for the illegible words. Thank you. [[User:Mango Masala|Mango Masala]] ([[User talk:Mango Masala|talk]]) 12:32, 23 April 2019 (EDT)

== ''MR'' Articles for this Project ==

These are available in the shared Google drive under ''Mailer Review''.
* Vol 3: Laist: “''An American Dream'': American Existentialism”
* Vol 5: Sermeus: “Norman Mailer’s Mythmaking in ''An American Dream'' and ‘The White’”
* Vol 6: McKinley: “Mailer’s Modern Myth: Reexamining Violence and Masculinity in ''An American Dream''”
* Vol 7: Batchelor: “Visions of the American Dream: F. Scott Fitzgerald, Bob Dylan, and Norman Mailer Probe at the Heart of the National Idea”

== Press ==

{{reply to|Dillbug|Dmcgonagill|JVbird|JenniferMGA|Mango Masala|Namir Riptide|Roger C. Byrd|Sherita Sims-Jones|Waebo}} We might be getting some press about our recent contributions to this project. As you know, Project Mailer is an official site of the Norman Mailer Society, so what we do here is important. Mailer’s biographer [[JML|Mike Lennon]] has expressed his appreciation for our efforts and others have shown interest in writing about our project! I just wanted to let you know. I’m putting together a press release about what we’ve accomplished this semester, so be sure we’re finishing up with our best, most conscientious work. Your efforts, as always, are very much appreciated. Thanks for all the hard work and congratulations for a great showing! Let me know below if there's anything you think I should add to the press release. —[[User:Grlucas|Grlucas]] ([[User talk:Grlucas|talk]]) 20:45, 17 April 2019 (EDT)
: {{reply to|Grlucas}} Excellent news! -[[User:JVbird|JVbird]] (User talk:JVbird|talk]]) 09:53, 18 April 2019 (UTC)
: {{reply to|grlucas}} Sweet! Mention of quick turn around from beginner to able to contribute to project would be cool. It's pretty amazing the progress.~~([[User:Dmcgonagill|Dmcgonagill]] ([[User talk:Dmcgonagill|talk]]) 09:10, 18 April 2019 (EDT))
::{{reply to| Dmcgonagill}} Indeed, I had planned to mention just that. I’m going to write something for the credits page, too. They may be the same thing. —[[User:Grlucas|Grlucas]] ([[User talk:Grlucas|talk]]) 10:33, 18 April 2019 (EDT)
:{{reply to|Grlucas}}Wow! I did not realize others would be able to view our work, or even appreciate it. I have so enjoyed these past two weeks, now that I have a better understanding of how to edit in Wikipedia. I am truly going to miss editing Norman Mailer!(I would have never thought I would say such a thing a couple of weeks ago.) This class is so different from any class I have taken in the past and the best part, is your assignments are real world work, where what you do makes a difference. I feel a very real sense of accomplishment. Thank you Dr. Lucas for allowing me to be a part of PM.--[[User:Dillbug|Dillbug]] ([[User talk:Dillbug|talk]]) 12:08, 18 April 2019 (EDT)
::{{reply to| Dillbug}} Awesome! You all should feel a sense of accomplishment. Everyone has grown so much in just a few short weeks. I'm proud of all the work we've accomplished. You all should be proud of yourselves, too. And who says you have to stop when the semester ends? I hope you all keep editing, especially on Wikipedia. —[[User:Grlucas|Grlucas]] ([[User talk:Grlucas|talk]]) 16:00, 18 April 2019 (EDT)
:{{reply to|Grlucas}} Excellent News. Happy to see our work is real world experience. [[User:Sherita Sims-Jones|Sherita Sims-Jones]] ([[User talk:Sherita Sims-Jones|talk]]) 12:54, 18 April 2019 (EDT)
:{{reply to|Grlucas}} Cool beans. Congrats, all. --[[User:Jules Carry|Jules Carry]] ([[User talk:Jules Carry|talk]]) 18:41, 18 April 2019 (EDT)
:{{reply to|Grlucas}} That's very exciting. Everyone should be well chuffed. [[User:Mango Masala|Mango Masala]] ([[User talk:Mango Masala|talk]]) 13:19, 19 April 2019 (EDT)

== Gallery Additions ==

All, longer gallery additions should probably have their own pages — like the Buckley review; the long ad that lists excerpts from reviews would also be a good candidate for its own page. We could mostly just make them subpages of [[An American Dream Expanded|''AAD'' Expanded]]. Thanks. —[[User:Grlucas|Grlucas]] ([[User talk:Grlucas|talk]]) 10:51, 18 April 2019 (EDT)
:{{reply to|Dillbug|Dmcgonagill|JVbird|JenniferMGA|Mango Masala|Namir Riptide|Roger C. Byrd|Sherita Sims-Jones|Waebo}} OK, all these text-heavy additions '''should''' have their own pages. Here's an example: [[An American Dream Expanded/Major Reviews for a Major Novel|Major Reviews]]. I appreciate Dillbug’s enthusiasm here. —[[User:Grlucas|Grlucas]] ([[User talk:Grlucas|talk]]) 17:48, 18 April 2019 (EDT)
{{reply to|Grlucas}} I have rewritten Book Week article 19650130. It is in my [[User:Dillbug/sandbox_BookWeek|sandbox]]. Please review to see if ready to repost. Thank you.--[[User:Dillbug|Dillbug]] ([[User talk:Dillbug|talk]]) 20:38, 18 April 2019 (EDT)
:{{reply to|Dillbug}} You probably should just concentrate on the part of the page that has to do with Mailer. It's only a small section. --[[User:Jules Carry|Jules Carry]] ([[User talk:Jules Carry|talk]]) 13:26, 20 April 2019 (EDT)
::{{Reply to|Jules Carry}}Thank you for the feedback. I edited the picture under the gallery to reflect the changes.--[[User:Dillbug|Dillbug]] ([[User talk:Dillbug|talk]]) 18:02, 20 April 2019 (EDT)

== PDFs ==

All, I have tried to install the PDF handler extension for MediaWiki, but my hosting service is missing a crucial piece of software. I'm going to see if they can help, but I would suggest we continue as if we will '''not be able to get PDFs to embed'''. Sorry about that. —[[User:Grlucas|Grlucas]] ([[User talk:Grlucas|talk]]) 16:23, 19 April 2019 (EDT)
:{{reply to|Grlucas|waebo|Dmcgonagill|Mango Masala}} I am back online, finally, after the storms, and am able to convert one page PDFs to JPGs. Is there a trick to dealing with a multi-page PDF? Every time I try to convert to a JPG, I get separate files instead of one scrolling picture, like the PDF has. Any ideas, anyone? I'm going to try more tomorrow and work on editing as well-[[User:JVbird|JVbird]] ([[User talk:JVbird|talk]]) 19:16, 20 April 2019 (EDT)
::{{reply to|JVbird}} I know little about it - sorry. I'm trying to sort out why the left side of the letter I added is missing. It appears correctly when you click the image, but not when viewing on main page. It appeared correctly in my sandbox. [[User:Mango Masala|Mango Masala]] ([[User talk:Mango Masala|talk]]) 19:33, 20 April 2019 (EDT)
:::{{reply to|Mango Masala}} Isn't that frustrating! I know things like that leave me scratching my head and make me just want to hit some chocolate and do some stress eating! [[User:JVbird|JVbird]] ([[User talk:JVbird|talk]]) 09:56, 21 April 2019 (EDT)
:::{{reply to|Mango Masala}} You did not follow the formatting for the gallery. I fixed it. 😁 —[[User:Grlucas|Grlucas]] ([[User talk:Grlucas|talk]]) 10:57, 21 April 2019 (EDT)
::::{{reply to|Grlucas}} I see. Thank you for correcting.[[User:Mango Masala|Mango Masala]] ([[User talk:Mango Masala|talk]]) 11:46, 22 April 2019 (EDT)
== Gallery Clean-Up ==

{{reply to|Dillbug|Dmcgonagill|JVbird|JenniferMGA|Mango Masala|Namir Riptide|Roger C. Byrd|Sherita Sims-Jones|Waebo}} OK, all, the gallery is starting to look a bit crowded. Let's clean it up by:
# getting rid of multi-page images. Link to another page where you can display all the images and a transcript.
# transcribing all longer pieces on their own subpages. (For a guide: see how the Buckley review is done.)
# filing images in their correct sections.

Thanks! —[[User:Grlucas|Grlucas]] ([[User talk:Grlucas|talk]]) 11:02, 21 April 2019 (EDT)
:{{reply to|Grlucas}} Will do. Working on editing letters right now and then will move over to the gallery... [[User:JVbird|JVbird]] ([[User talk:JVbird|talk]]) 10:11:14, 21 April 2019 (EDT)
::{{reply to|Grlucas}} I will begin cleaning my submissions up next week and transcribe the longer pieces on their own subpages. I am unclear on what you mean by "filing images in their correct sections". Which ones are filed in the wrong place? Oh, hope you have a very Happy Easter!--[[User:Dillbug|Dillbug]] ([[User talk:Dillbug|talk]]) 16:25, 21 April 2019 (EDT)
:::{{reply to|Grlucas}} I noticed that there's already an early mock up of the cover, so is the Mock up that I posted a repeat of that mock up? It was on the to do list, but I'll take it off if it's just a repeat. Going to have to work on the multi-page images. They're giving me trouble, but will figure them out... [[User:JVbird|JVbird]] ([[User talk:JVbird|talk]]) 16:49, 21 April 2019 (EDT)
::::{{reply to| JVbird}} Yes, that mock up image has been posted already. As for multiple-page images: why not just post the first page in the gallery and others on the subpage? {{reply to| Dillbug}} I have already moved some items into other sections. —[[User:Grlucas|Grlucas]] ([[User talk:Grlucas|talk]]) 07:31, 22 April 2019 (EDT)
:::::{{reply to|Grlucas}} I'll take the mock up image down and then fix the multiple-page images. Will be later today, though. [[User:JVbird|JVbird]] ([[User talk:JVbird|talk]]) 07:57, 22 April 2019 (EDT)
::::{{reply to|Grlucas}} I'm also working on figuring out how to update my multipage images.[[User:Sherita Sims-Jones|Sherita Sims-Jones]] ([[User talk:Sherita Sims-Jones|talk]]) 16:57, 21 April 2019 (EDT)
:::::{{reply to|Grlucas|Sherita Sims-Jones}} I also posted some JPGs with multipage images, so I'm going to have to get mine corrected as well. That will have to be tomorrow, though, it looks like. = I have class tonight with my online students and it's been a long day. Sherita, if you figure it out, let me know. I thought I had had a breakthrough with the JPG files, but the multipage idea I had just isn't the solution! [[User:JVbird|JVbird]] ([[User talk:JVbird|talk]]) 17:45, 21 April 2019 (EDT)
::::::{{Reply to|Grlucas}} Dr. Lucas, can you check that what I have done with the Saturday Review and North American Review posts is what you mean? I separated the images and posted both as individual pages. Thanks, Josef [[User:JVbird|JVbird]] ([[User talk:JVbird|talk]]) 13:54, 22 April 2019 (EDT)
:{{reply to |grlucas}} Example of your #2 request somewhere? & never heard back about my Didion work...Good? No? Suggestions? Thanks.~~([[User:Dmcgonagill|Dmcgonagill]] ([[User talk:Dmcgonagill|talk]]) 09:33, 22 April 2019 (EDT))
{{reply to|Dillbug|JVbird|JenniferMGA|Mango Masala|Namir Riptide|Roger C. Byrd|Sherita Sims-Jones|Waebo}} Friends, Part 1 of directive 1 above complete (Think I did it right!). Please check me. And, need help on adding corresponding transcripts. See links below for claiming & easy access if you are on board with what I started. (I used [[An American Dream Expanded/Major Reviews for a Major Novel|"Major Reviews for a Major Novel"]]) as a model: ([[User:Dmcgonagill|Dmcgonagill]] ([[User talk:Dmcgonagill|talk]]) 14:42, 22 April 2019 (EDT))
#<s>[[Advertising Copy]]</s> Dillbug will try to do
# <s>[[Press Conference ''Publishers Weekly'' March 23, 1965]] </s>JVbird will do
# [[''Publishers Weekly'' March 22, 1965]]
# [[Mailer hosts party for Jose Torres, ''Herald Tribune'' April 1, 1965]] - ([[User:Dmcgonagill|Dmcgonagill]] ([[User talk:Dmcgonagill|talk]]) 15:33, 22 April 2019 (EDT))
# [[Scene: Inside an Army Tent in Vietnam March 22, 1965]] ssimsjones will do[[User:Sherita Sims-Jones|Sherita Sims-Jones]] ([[User talk:Sherita Sims-Jones|talk]]) 18:55, 22 April 2019 (EDT)

:{{reply to|Dmcgonagill}} Hey, Dana. I'll take the Publishers Weekly Press Conference and will be glad to do anything else as well. Just let me know. I'll go in and check what you did, but that won't happen until tonight. If you get a chance, can you check me on the way I've done the multi-page reviews? I'm still not sure I'm doing it right (North American Review, for example). [[User:JVbird|JVbird]] ([[User talk:JVbird|talk]]) 14:51, 22 April 2019 (EDT)
::{{reply to|Dmcgonagill}} Dana, the transcipt for the Publishers Weekly Press Conference is up but I'm not sure about the format, since the original has columns. Are the columns necessary in the transcription? See what you think, please. --[[User:JVbird|JVbird]] ([[User talk:JVbird|talk]]) 12:51, 23 April 2019 (EDT)
:{{reply to|JVbird}} Where is your work at? Send me link and I'll definitely check it out! Thanks!([[User:Dmcgonagill|Dmcgonagill]] ([[User talk:Dmcgonagill|talk]]) 15:29, 22 April 2019 (EDT))
:::{{reply to|Dmcgonagill}} Dana, the multi-pages look great. Thank You very much. [[User:Sherita Sims-Jones|Sherita Sims-Jones]] ([[User talk:Sherita Sims-Jones|talk]]) 18:57, 22 April 2019 (EDT)

== Gallery Clean-up 2 ==

{{reply to|Dillbug|Dmcgonagill|JVbird|JenniferMGA|Mango Masala|Namir Riptide|Roger C. Byrd|Sherita Sims-Jones|Waebo}} All, thanks for all the work. Please use [[An American Dream Expanded/Major Reviews for a Major Novel|Major Reviews for a Major Novel]] as a guide to posting your gallery stuff. Just posting images will not suffice; there should be a transcript on a separate subpage. They should be subpages, as I mentioned, of [[An American Dream Expanded|''AAD'' Expanded]], too: just look at the model above. Thanks. —[[User:Grlucas|Grlucas]] ([[User talk:Grlucas|talk]]) 18:05, 22 April 2019 (EDT)

:{{reply to|Grlucas|Dillbug|Dmcgonagill|JenniferMGA|Mango Masala|Namir Riptide|Roger C. Byrd|Sherita Sims-Jones|Waebo}} This is where I am stumped. I've gone to the Wiki page for creating a subpage https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:User_pages#User_pages_and_user_space but I am just not getting how to create the subpage. I went to the Major Reviews for a Major Novel and I see what it is doing, that the image has a link to a separate page with the image and the transcript, and I want to be able to do that. I'm missing the steps for doing it, though. Does that make sense? Josef --[[User:JVbird|JVbird]] ([[User talk:JVbird|talk]]) 08:27, 23 April 2019 (EDT)

::{{reply to|JVbird}} I sent you an email that should help you create it. [[User:Sherita Sims-Jones|Sherita Sims-Jones]] ([[User talk:Sherita Sims-Jones|talk]]) 09:07, 23 April 2019 (EDT)
::{{reply to|JVbird}} Here's how I created the example above: <code><nowiki>[[An American Dream Expanded/Major Reviews for a Major Novel|Major Reviews for a Major Novel]]</nowiki></code> off the [[An American Dream Expanded|''AAD'' Expanded]] page. —[[User:Grlucas|Grlucas]] ([[User talk:Grlucas|talk]]) 09:10, 23 April 2019 (EDT)

An American Dream Expanded/Publishers Weekly Currents, March 23, 1965

2019-04-23T16:48:01Z

JVbird: cleaning up page errors

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Publishers Weekly, March 22, 1965 Number 12

CURRENTS

PRESS CONFERENCE

This year, the press conference immediately preceding the National Book Awards ceremony, in contrast to the running of the event in some past years, was quite lively. The contrast may have resulted from the fact that this year the committee in charge did not plant questions with the reviewers—questions which, it seemed, could provoke only canned answers. This year, the reviewers were allowed to ask their own questions, and up on the platform the winning authors answered them or parried them or, in some cases, got into arguments with each other

TWO CULTURES

[[w:Eleanor Clark|Eleanor Clark]], whose ''The Oysters of Locmariaquer'' (Pantheon) won the NBA in the arts and letters at the pre-NBA press conference, started a spirited if not especially consequential debate which might be described as “The Two Cultures and All That.” In researching for her book about oysters, she said she had talked to a number of marine biologists, oceanographers, and other scientists and that they had all been extremely helpful; but she doubted that there was anything that she, as a representative of the second of the Two Cultures, could have told the scientists that would have interested them very much. Communication between the Two Cultures, she concluded, was pretty much a one-way street.

COMPUTERS AS NBA JUDGES

M.I.T dean [[w:Jerome Wiesner|Jerome Wiesner]] who accepted the NBA in the science philosophy and religion category for the late [[w:Norbert Wiener|Norbert Wiener]], sought to be reassuring about the science half of the Two Cultures duality. “A computer, at least today, couldn’t pick an NBA winner because computers today aren’t subtle enough,” he said. “But you might try it next year,” he said cheerfully. “It will all depend on whether, in programming the machine, you can articulate enough in defining what an NBA judge’s job is.”

LIGHTS OUT

Dean Wiesner said he had attempted to bridge the Two Cultures to the extent of using a computer to compose his acceptance speech on behalf of Norbert Wiener. It didn’t work. Why not? “The power failed,” he reported.

SO’S YOUR OLD MAN

“Some computers can do a better job writing novels than some novelists can,” said Dean Wiesner at the press conference. This led poet [[w:Stanley Kunitz|Stanley Kunitz]], who accepted the NBA poetry aware for the late [[w:Theodore Roethke|Theodore Roethke]], to recall at least one occasion on which he had a computer compose poetry, which he then gave to a class of students who energetically undertook literary analysis of the work thus produced. Only at the end of the session did Mr. Kunitz tell the students that the poetry was not the work of a fellow sensitive artist but of a bunch of electronic tubes, blinking in some sort of sequence. The students were amazed (if that’s the word), said Mr. Kunitz, adding “Computer-composed poems sound like a computer.” “So do some poets,” quipped Dean Wiesner.

SHORT AND SWEET

An NBA winner for his ''The Life of Lenin'', [[w:Louis Fischer|Louis Fischer]] was regarded as an authority on all sorts of contemporary world problems—a role which he apparently relished—and was asked at the press conference to comment on the Sino-Soviet split, Vietnam and other current crises. “I hope [[w:Lyndon B. Johnson|President Johnson]] and [[w:Dean Rusk|Dean Rusk]] plan to negotiate,” Mr. Fischer said in answering a question about Vietnam. “All wars eventually end in negotiation any way. All wars last too long. Wars are best when they are short, or not at all.”

VIRTUE REWARDED

Earlier in the current theatrical season, [[w:Saul Bellow|Saul Bellow]] had a play, ''The Last Analysis'', on Broadway and it sank with scarcely a trace (though Viking Press will publish it in book form later this year). At the NBA press conference, NBA fiction winner Bellow was asked to compare his experiences as novelist and as playwright. “I expected that my novel, “Herzog,” to do as well as my earlier novels had done, but I expected to make a killing on the play. So I let the producer and the director fuss with the play script and change all kinds of things, but I wouldn’t let Viking Press change one word of the novel. I came out of the play without nickel, but as you can see here today, my virtue as a novelist has been rewarded.”

JEWISH NOVEL

Mr. Bellow was asked to comment on a phenomenon described by the questioner as “the American Jewish novel.” Mr. Bellow ducked it. “I’m asked about that all the time—I guess it’s what happens when you give education to everyone,” he said. “I’m only a writer, not a sociologist. I cannot account for the phenomenon.”

MAILER ON “HERZOG”

What ''Herzog'' does have, in the Mailer view, “is a sense of compassion I haven’t come across in a long time. There is something almost Russian about “Herzog,”” Mr. Mailer said. “You have to go back to [[w:Fyodor Dostoeyevsky|Dostoeyevsky]] to find a parallel, but ''Herzog'' also has so much self-pity. What did impress me about it was that my heart was literally burning as I read it. It might be one of the most important books written in America and it might not, because it has mistakes. I do not know. But I do know that I do not see Bellow as lord of the intellectuals. He has the mind of a rater dull college professor who has read too many books and grasped the essence of none of them.”

MORISON ON VIETNAM

Admiral [[w:Samuel Eliot Morison|Samuel Eliot Morison]], one of the participants in the March 10 press conference sponsored by the Publishers’ Publicity Association, was asked, as a historian, his view on Vietnam. His answer: “I’m just standing by, hoping for a lead from the President that we haven’t had yet. Supposing that after consulting with his advisors he has made up his mind, I think that he ought to take the people into his confidence as [[w:Franklin D. Roosevelt|FDR]] in his [[w:Fireside chats|fireside chats]].”

UNION BETWEEN CANADA AND U.S.A.?

''The Oxford History of the American People'' (Oxford), and a Canadian newspaperman at the press conference asked the Admiral if he thought that union between the United States and Canada might ever come about. “I think that the only thing that could force any part of Canada into the United States would be the secession of Quebec,” he said. “If that happened the Maritime Provinces would be left out on a limb, and they might prefer to apply to the Unites States rather than be separated by Quebec.”

A LITTLE-KNOWN LYNCHING

The March 10 press conference was held on a day of violence in [[w:Selma, Alabama|Selman]], Ala., and Admiral Morison was asked if he thought there was any possibility of a federal law to cover murder within the separate states. Admitting that it was a difficult question of constitutional law, he said he thought, “this is what should be done, and it is not just the rights of Negroes which are involved either.” Back in 1890, Admiral Morison said, a group of Italian citizens was lynched in New Orleans. The Italian government protested vehemently and even contemplated sending over the Italian navy, which at the time was stronger than ours, to lob shells on the cities of the eastern seaboard in retaliation. The United States government ended by paying an indemnity to the families of the victims.

OPENING PARTY OF NBA WEEK

A number of authors of spring books were special guests of honor at the Publishers’ Publicity Association-Publishers Adclub cocktail party which opened National Book Awards week on March 8. One of the most sought-after and one of the most articulate was the young Negro writer, [[w:William Melvin Kelley|William Melvin Kelley]], author of ''A Different Drummer'', whose second novel, ''A Drop of Patience'' will be published by Doubleday on April 9. Mr. Kelley says he believes too many Negro writers succeed today because they beat white people over the head with their guilt and he, for one, does not want to be that kind of writer, although he has no illusions about the gravity of the racial crisis in the United States. Some Negro writers, Mr. Kelley said, have made themselves into kind of reverse court jesters for the white man.

NO PULITZER FOR SWANBERG IN ‘65

Another guest at the March 8 NBA cocktail party was [[w:W. A. Swanberg|W.A. Swangerg]], whose biography of a few years ago, ''Citizen Hearst'', almost won a Pulitzer Prize. If they turned down Hearst, said Mr. Swanberg, they would doubly turn down ''Dreiser'' (his new biography coming from Scribners in April). The rules of the Pulitzer Prizes require that the biography award go to a book “teaching patriotic and unselfish services to the people,” as illustrated by the life of an eminent personage. One of the things that would disqualify Theodore Dreiser as a subject, Mr. Swanberg thought, was his love life. Out of over 20,000 Dreiser letters Mr. Swanberg read in his research literally thousands were written to women with whom he was romantically involved and some of them were “embarrassingly personal,” so much so that the names of several of the ladies have had to be fictionalized for the book.

TOO MANY GO TO COLLEGE

[[w:John Keats (writer)|John Keats]]’ next book, ''The Sheepskin Psychosis'', is coming from Lippincott on May 17 and Mr. Keats was talking at the March 8 party about his convictions that too many, not too few, high school graduates go on to college. He started the book, he said, when after writing a long article for Life on college dropouts he found that he had 63 pages of close notes left over which he had never used. “I wish,” Mr. Keats said, “I could get The Sheepskin Psychosis into the hands of every high school senior, who would then read the book aloud to his parents. Just getting into college has become such a status symbol that it has assumed more importance than what a student is going to get out of going to college.” Mr. Keats thinks it might be a good idea if more high school graduates “just conked out for a year and took the time to decide if they really want to go on to college.”

CONTRIBUTION

B. J. Chute, whose first collection of short stories since 1957, ''One Touch of Nature'', has just been published by Dutton, was one of the authors at the PPA’s press shindig. The stories in her new collection have been published in a variety of top magazines, and all were hard to sell to magazine editors, she said. She should know because she sold them all herself. “I have no agent for first rights, never have had,” she said. “I’m a hard bargainer, and I’d drive a clear-headed agent nuts.” Could this absence of an agent account for the long lag between her story collections? “It may be that my contribution to literature is that I have no agent,” she said.

OFF SCHEDULE

If [[w:Richard Pike Bissell|Richard Bissell]] were on schedule right now, he would be working on the script of a musical of his novel, ''Goodbye, Ava'', so that he could then write a novel about his experiences producing the musical so that he could sell the whole bit to the movies (as he did with ''7 ½ cents''—''Pajama Game''—''Say Darling''). Instead, he has written a new book ''Still Circling Moosejaw'' (McGraw Hill). At the PPA affair, Mr. Bissell said that several efforts had been made at a musical based on “Goodbye, Ava” but that nothing had jelled yet. He said, too, that he might get further off schedule by undertaking an original script for a musical. Which might then go to the movies and then result in a book about the whole business? “Not bad, not a bad idea,” said Mr. Bissell.

MORE FROM OPENING PARTY

Chatting with another author at the PPA-Adclub party, PW discovered that Richard Newcombe, author of the new ''Iwo Jima'' and two earlier exciting books about World War II and that some of his expertise in this kind of writing probably comes from the fact that he, himself, had a ship shot out from under him 39 days after he arrived in the South Pacific. Walter Lord, whose book about Mississippi and its racial conflicts is ''The Past That Will Not Die'' (Harper & Row, June 2), was busy telling visiting reviewers that he had a law school background (Yale) and that it came in very handy in doing the voluminous research for his new book. Mr. Lord didn’t know quite what to expect when he arrived in Mississippi, but he discovered, not without surprise, that “the white supremacist people like to talk,” often volubly.

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Talk:An American Dream Expanded/Publishers Weekly Currents, March 23, 1965

2019-04-23T16:45:34Z

JVbird: question about format

An American Dream Expanded/Publishers Weekly Currents, March 23, 1965

2019-04-23T16:42:54Z

JVbird: Adding transcript to Publishers Weekly Press Conference

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Publishers Weekly, March 22, 1965 Number 12

CURRENTS

PRESS CONFERENCE

This year, the press conference immediately preceding the National Book Awards ceremony, in contrast to the running of the event in some past years, was quite lively. The contrast may have resulted from the fact that this year the committee in charge did not plant questions with the reviewers—questions which, it seemed, could provoke only canned answers. This year, the reviewers were allowed to ask their own questions, and up on the platform the winning authors answered them or parried them or, in some cases, got into arguments with each other

TWO CULTURES

[[w:Eleanor Clark|Eleanor Clark]], whose ''The Oysters of Locmariaquer'' (Pantheon) won the NBA in the arts and letters at the pre-NBA press conference, started a spirited if not especially consequential debate which might be described as “The Two Cultures and All That.” In researching for her book about oysters, she said she had talked to a number of marine biologists, oceanographers, and other scientists and that they had all been extremely helpful; but she doubted that there was anything that she, as a representative of the second of the Two Cultures, could have told the scientists that would have interested them very much. Communication between the Two Cultures, she concluded, was pretty much a one-way street.

COMPUTERS AS NBA JUDGES

M.I.T dean [[w:Jerome Wiesner|Jerome Wiesner]] who accepted the NBA in the science philosophy and religion category for the late [[w:Norbert Wiener|Norbert Wiener]], sought to be reassuring about the science half of the Two Cultures duality. “A computer, at least today, couldn’t pick an NBA winner because computers today aren’t subtle enough,” he said. “But you might try it next year,” he said cheerfully. “It will all depend on whether, in programming the machine, you can articulate enough in defining what an NBA judge’s job is.”

LIGHTS OUT

Dean Wiesner said he had attempted to bridge the Two Cultures to the extent of using a computer to compose his acceptance speech on behalf of Norbert Wiener. It didn’t work. Why not? “The power failed,” he reported.

SO’S YOUR OLD MAN

“Some computers can do a better job writing novels than some novelists can,” said Dean Wiesner at the press conference. This led poet [[w:Stanley Kunitz|Stanley Kunitz]], who accepted the NBA poetry aware for the late [[w:Theodore Roethke|Theodore Roethke]], to recall at least one occasion on which he had a computer compose poetry, which he then gave to a class of students who energetically undertook literary analysis of the work thus produced. Only at the end of the session did Mr. Kunitz tell the students that the poetry was not the work of a fellow sensitive artist but of a bunch of electronic tubes, blinking in some sort of sequence. The students were amazed (if that’s the word), said Mr. Kunitz, adding “Computer-composed poems sound like a computer.” “So do some poets,” quipped Dean Wiesner.

SHORT AND SWEET

An NBA winner for his ''The Life of Lenin'', [[w:Louis Fischer|Louis Fischer]] was regarded as an authority on all sorts of contemporary world problems—a role which he apparently relished—and was asked at the press conference to comment on the Sino-Soviet split, Vietnam and other current crises. “I hope [[w:Lyndon B. Johnson|President Johnson]] and [[w:Dean Rusk|Dean Rusk]] plan to negotiate,” Mr. Fischer said in answering a question about Vietnam. “All wars eventually end in negotiation any way. All wars last too long. Wars are best when they are short, or not at all.”

VIRTUE REWARDED

Earlier in the current theatrical season, [[w:Saul Bellow|Saul Bellow]] had a play, ''The Last Analysis'', on Broadway and it sank with scarcely a trace (though Viking Press will publish it in book form later this year). At the NBA press conference, NBA fiction winner Bellow was asked to compare his experiences as novelist and as playwright. “I expected that my novel, “Herzog,” to do as well as my earlier novels had done, but I expected to make a killing on the play. So I let the producer and the director fuss with the play script and change all kinds of things, but I wouldn’t let Viking Press change one word of the novel. I came out of the play without nickel, but as you can see here today, my virtue as a novelist has been rewarded.”

JEWISH NOVEL

Mr. Bellow was asked to comment on a phenomenon described by the questioner as “the American Jewish novel.” Mr. Bellow ducked it. “I’m asked about that all the time—I guess it’s what happens when you give education to everyone,” he said. “I’m only a writer, not a sociologist. I cannot account for the phenomenon.”

MAILER ON “HERZOG”

What ''Herzog'' does have, in the Mailer view, “is a sense of compassion I haven’t come across in a long time. There is something almost Russian about “Herzog,”” Mr. Mailer said. “You have to go back to [[w:Fyodor Dostoeyevsky|Dostoeyevsky]]to find a parallel, but ''Herzog'' also has so much self-pity. What did impress me about it was that my heart was literally burning as I read it. It might be one of the most important books written in America and it might not, because it has mistakes. I do not know. But I do know that I do not see Bellow as lord of the intellectuals. He has the mind of a rater dull college professor who has read too many books and grasped the essence of none of them.”

MORISON ON VIETNAM

Admiral [[w:Samuel Eliot Morison|Samuel Eliot Morison]], one of the participants in the March 10 press conference sponsored by the Publishers’ Publicity Association, was asked, as a historian, his view on Vietnam. His answer: “I’m just standing by, hoping for a lead from the President that we haven’t had yet. Supposing that after consulting with his advisors he has made up his mind, I think that he ought to take the people into his confidence as [[w:Franklin D. Roosevelt|FDR]] in his [[w:Fireside chats|fireside chats]].”

UNION BETWEEN CANADA AND U.S.A.?

''The Oxford History of the American People''(Oxford), and a Canadian newspaperman at the press conference asked the Admiral if he thought that union between the United States and Canada might ever come about. “I think that the only thing that could force any part of Canada into the United States would be the secession of Quebec,” he said. “If that happened the Maritime Provinces would be left out on a limb, and they might prefer to apply to the Unites States rather than be separated by Quebec.”

A LITTLE-KNOWN LYNCHING

The March 10 press conference was held on a day of violence in [[w:Selma, Alabama|Selman]], Ala., and Admiral Morison was asked if he thought there was any possibility of a federal law to cover murder within the separate states. Admitting that it was a difficult question of constitutional law, he said he thought, “this is what should be done, and it is not just the rights of Negroes which are involved either.” Back in 1890, Admiral Morison said, a group of Italian citizens was lynched in New Orleans. The Italian government protested vehemently and even contemplated sending over the Italian navy, which at the time was stronger than ours, to lob shells on the cities of the eastern seaboard in retaliation. The United States government ended by paying an indemnity to the families of the victims.

OPENING PARTY OF NBA WEEK

A number of authors of spring books were special guests of honor at the Publishers’ Publicity Association-Publishers Adclub cocktail party which opened National Book Awards week on March 8. One of the most sought-after and one of the most articulate was the young Negro writer, [[w:William Melvin Kelley|William Melvin Kelley]], author of ''A Different Drummer'', whose second novel, ''A Drop of Patience'' will be published by Doubleday on April 9. Mr. Kelley says he believes too many Negro writers succeed today because they beat white people over the head with their guilt and he, for one, does not want to be that kind of writer, although he has no illusions about the gravity of the racial crisis in the United States. Some Negro writers, Mr. Kelley said, have made themselves into kind of reverse court jesters for the white man.

NO PULITZER FOR SWANBERG IN ‘65

Another guest at the March 8 NBA cocktail party was [[w:W. A. Swanberg|W.A. Swangerg]], whose biography of a few years ago, ''Citizen Hearst'', almost won a Pulitzer Prize. If they turned down Hearst, said Mr. Swanberg, they would doubly turn down ''Dreiser'' (his new biography coming from Scribners in April). The rules of the Pulitzer Prizes require that the biography award go to a book “teaching patriotic and unselfish services to the people,” as illustrated by the life of an eminent personage. One of the things that would disqualify Theodore Dreiser as a subject, Mr. Swanberg thought, was his love life. Out of over 20,000 Dreiser letters Mr. Swanberg read in his research literally thousands were written to women with whom he was romantically involved and some of them were “embarrassingly personal,” so much so that the names of several of the ladies have had to be fictionalized for the book.

TOO MANY GO TO COLLEGE

[[w:John Keats (writer)|John Keats]]’ next book, ''The Sheepskin Psychosis'', is coming from Lippincott on May 17 and Mr. Keats was talking at the March 8 party about his convictions that too many, not too few, high school graduates go on to college. He started the book, he said, when after writing a long article for Life on college dropouts he found that he had 63 pages of close notes left over which he had never used. “I wish,” Mr. Keats said, “I could get The Sheepskin Psychosis into the hands of every high school senior, who would then read the book aloud to his parents. Just getting into college has become such a status symbol that it has assumed more importance than what a student is going to get out of going to college.” Mr. Keats thinks it might be a good idea if more high school graduates “just conked out for a year and took the time to decide if they really want to go on to college.”

CONTRIBUTION

B. J. Chute, whose first collection of short stories since 1957, ''One Touch of Nature'', has just been published by Dutton, was one of the authors at the PPA’s press shindig. The stories in her new collection have been published in a variety of top magazines, and all were hard to sell to magazine editors, she said. She should know because she sold them all herself. “I have no agent for first rights, never have had,” she said. “I’m a hard bargainer, and I’d drive a clear-headed agent nuts.” Could this absence of an agent account for the long lag between her story collections? “It may be that my contribution to literature is that I have no agent,” she said.

OFF SCHEDULE

If [[w:Richard Pike Bissell|Richard Bissell]] were on schedule right now, he would be working on the script of a musical of his novel, ''Goodbye, Ava'', so that he could then write a novel about his experiences producing the musical so that he could sell the whole bit to the movies (as he did with ''7 ½ cents''—''Pajama Game''—''Say Darling''). Instead, he has written a new book ''Still Circling Moosejaw'' (McGraw Hill). At the PPA affair, Mr. Bissell said that several efforts had been made at a musical based on “Goodbye, Ava” but that nothing had jelled yet. He said, too, that he might get further off schedule by undertaking an original script for a musical. Which might then go to the movies and then result in a book about the whole business? “Not bad, not a bad idea,” said Mr. Bissell.

MORE FROM OPENING PARTY

Chatting with another author at the PPA-Adclub party, PW discovered that Richard Newcombe, author of the new ''Iwo Jima'' and two earlier exciting books about World War II and that some of his expertise in this kind of writing probably comes from the fact that he, himself, had a ship shot out from under him 39 days after he arrived in the South Pacific. Walter Lord, whose book about Mississippi and its racial conflicts is ''The Past That Will Not Die'' (Harper & Row, June 2), was busy telling visiting reviewers that he had a law school background (Yale) and that it came in very handy in doing the voluminous research for his new book. Mr. Lord didn’t know quite what to expect when he arrived in Mississippi, but he discovered, not without surprise, that “the white supremacist people like to talk,” often volubly.

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Welcome to the digital Humanities project, ''AAD'' Expanded. This page will facilitate the discussion on the development of this project, beginning in the spring of 2019.

==Purview==
This project aims to create a critical and cultural context around the composition and subsequent reaction to [[Norman Mailer]]’s novel ''[[An American Dream]]''. It will begin with [[J. Michael Lennon]]’s 2004 ''Norman Mailer's Letters on ''An American Dream'', 1963–1969''. Additional interviews, reviews, essays, and miscellany will be added as they are collected, permissions cleared, and digitized.

==Access==
Participation requires:

# '''An account on Project Mailer'''. This cannot be created by users, but must be done by the editor, [[Gerald R. Lucas]]. [[grl:Contact|Send him an email]] requesting an account (please include the username you would like).
# '''Access to original documents'''. Original documents are stored on [https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1GGktIf5f9wvHRjf-uKi2oCQkWAP1S5d0?usp=sharing Google Drive]. Please request access using your Google account. There will be numerous source documents we will be working with on this project.

==To Do==
See the to-do list on the talk page for ''[[AAD:Letters|Norman Mailer's Letters on ''An American Dream'', 1963–1969]]''.

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==Discussion==
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{{reply to|grlucas}} Link to my PM Sandbox. Please give feedback when you can and let me know if I have linked this to the wrong location. Thanks! [[User:Dmcgonagill/sandbox|Dmcgonagill/sandbox for PM]]([[User:Dmcgonagill|Dmcgonagill]] ([[User talk:Dmcgonagill|talk]]) 12:43, 30 March 2019 (UTC))
::{{reply to|grlucas}} My article is ready to be moved from my sandbox to PM. Am I supposed to move it or are you supposed to review it and then move it?--[[User:Dillbug|Dillbug]] ([[User talk:Dillbug|talk]]) 17:53, 2 April 2019 (UTC)
:::{{reply to| Dillbug}} OK, looking good, but it's not quite ready. All citations should be formatted correctly using the citation templates for whatever it is you're citing, like a [[Template:Cite_book|book]] or [[w:Template:Cite_journal|journal article]]. Simply cut and paste the template and fill in the info for each reference (many can already be found on the site's [[Criticism|crit bibliography]]). Use [[Existentialism, Violent Liberation, and Racialized Masculinities: Norman Mailer’s “The White Negro” and An American Dream|McKinley's article]] as a guide. The notice up top does not really make sense, either. Next, you need to convert all parenthetical citations to [[Template:Sfn|shortened footnotes]]. Again, use the McKinley article for your reference. I'll do one or two for you as an example. Finally, I see some typos. Be sure you proof it well. Thanks. (I fixed the beginning for you and gave you some examples to work with.) —[[User:Grlucas|Grlucas]] ([[User talk:Grlucas|talk]]) 21:25, 2 April 2019 (UTC)

{{reply to|Grlucas}} Dr. Lucas, I tried to add two articles from the Misc. drive and am having issues with getting the image. I am going to continue to try and add the images.--[[User:Dillbug|Dillbug]] ([[User talk:Dillbug|talk]]) 18:28, 10 April 2019 (UTC)

{{reply to|Grlucas}} I have attempted to post a review, an article to the Gallery, and a Snippet. Please advise if I have done so correctly. I would like to do more but do not want to until I am sure I am on the right track.--[[User:Dillbug|Dillbug]] ([[User talk:Dillbug|talk]]) 16:57, 16 April 2019 (EDT)
:{{reply to| Dillbug}} Looking good. I cleaned up the language a bit. —[[User:Grlucas|Grlucas]] ([[User talk:Grlucas|talk]]) 07:51, 17 April 2019 (EDT)
{{reply to|Grlucas}} Please take a look at the news paper review by William F. Buckley, Jr. at [[User:Dillbug/sandbox.review#Sort_of_Conservative]] and see if the review is ready to be moved to the main page. Thank you.--[[User:Dillbug|Dillbug]] ([[User talk:Dillbug|talk]]) 20:22, 16 April 2019 (EDT)
:{{reply to| Dillbug}} Check spelling of his name. Mailer should only be linked once — usually the first time he is mentioned. Otherwise, proofread and it looks good. —[[User:Grlucas|Grlucas]] ([[User talk:Grlucas|talk]]) 07:51, 17 April 2019 (EDT)
::{{reply to|Grlucas}} I have made the necessary corrections. I do believe, the article is now ready to be moved. Do you want me to try to move it, or will you?--[[User:Dillbug|Dillbug]] ([[User talk:Dillbug|talk]]) 11:59, 17 April 2019 (EDT)

{{reply to |grlucas}} Feeling ready to post this review or edit with further direction or model from you on desired formatting. Please take a look and advise. Thanks! [[User:Dmcgonagill/sandbox/review]] ~~([[User:Dmcgonagill|Dmcgonagill]] ([[User talk:Dmcgonagill|talk]]) 12:01, 17 April 2019 (EDT))

{{reply to |grlucas}} I uploaded envelope from misc folder but due to lack of access to a pdf convertor, it stays in that form and appears to be of little value on Wiki. Searched internet for work arounds but found nothing. I'm leaving upload but not adding it to gallery. Please advise. Thanks! ~~([[User:Dmcgonagill|Dmcgonagill]] ([[User talk:Dmcgonagill|talk]]) 14:51, 17 April 2019 (EDT))
:{{reply to| Dmcgonagill}} Yes, that's right. I would have to install the PDF viewer here. Do you think I should? —[[User:Grlucas|Grlucas]] ([[User talk:Grlucas|talk]]) 19:52, 17 April 2019 (EDT)
::{{reply to|grlucas}} Yes, please. Increased group contribution would result. Thank you! ~~([[User:Dmcgonagill|Dmcgonagill]] ([[User talk:Dmcgonagill|talk]]) 09:07, 18 April 2019 (EDT))
:::{{reply to| Dmcgonagill}} OK, but give me a bit of time. I'll get to is ASAP. —[[User:Grlucas|Grlucas]] ([[User talk:Grlucas|talk]]) 10:42, 18 April 2019 (EDT)

== ''MR'' Articles for this Project ==

These are available in the shared Google drive under ''Mailer Review''.
* Vol 3: Laist: “''An American Dream'': American Existentialism”
* Vol 5: Sermeus: “Norman Mailer’s Mythmaking in ''An American Dream'' and ‘The White’”
* Vol 6: McKinley: “Mailer’s Modern Myth: Reexamining Violence and Masculinity in ''An American Dream''”
* Vol 7: Batchelor: “Visions of the American Dream: F. Scott Fitzgerald, Bob Dylan, and Norman Mailer Probe at the Heart of the National Idea”

== Press ==

{{reply to|Dillbug|Dmcgonagill|JVbird|JenniferMGA|Mango Masala|Namir Riptide|Roger C. Byrd|Sherita Sims-Jones|Waebo}} We might be getting some press about our recent contributions to this project. As you know, Project Mailer is an official site of the Norman Mailer Society, so what we do here is important. Mailer’s biographer [[JML|Mike Lennon]] has expressed his appreciation for our efforts and others have shown interest in writing about our project! I just wanted to let you know. I’m putting together a press release about what we’ve accomplished this semester, so be sure we’re finishing up with our best, most conscientious work. Your efforts, as always, are very much appreciated. Thanks for all the hard work and congratulations for a great showing! Let me know below if there's anything you think I should add to the press release. —[[User:Grlucas|Grlucas]] ([[User talk:Grlucas|talk]]) 20:45, 17 April 2019 (EDT)
: {{reply to|Grlucas}} Excellent news! -[[User:JVbird|JVbird]] (User talk:JVbird|talk]]) 09:53, 18 April 2019 (UTC)
: {{reply to|grlucas}} Sweet! Mention of quick turn around from beginner to able to contribute to project would be cool. It's pretty amazing the progress.~~([[User:Dmcgonagill|Dmcgonagill]] ([[User talk:Dmcgonagill|talk]]) 09:10, 18 April 2019 (EDT))
::{{reply to| Dmcgonagill}} Indeed, I had planned to mention just that. I’m going to write something for the credits page, too. They may be the same thing. —[[User:Grlucas|Grlucas]] ([[User talk:Grlucas|talk]]) 10:33, 18 April 2019 (EDT)
:{{reply to|Grlucas}}Wow! I did not realize others would be able to view our work, or even appreciate it. I have so enjoyed these past two weeks, now that I have a better understanding of how to edit in Wikipedia. I am truly going to miss editing Norman Mailer!(I would have never thought I would say such a thing a couple of weeks ago.) This class is so different from any class I have taken in the past and the best part, is your assignments are real world work, where what you do makes a difference. I feel a very real sense of accomplishment. Thank you Dr. Lucas for allowing me to be a part of PM.--[[User:Dillbug|Dillbug]] ([[User talk:Dillbug|talk]]) 12:08, 18 April 2019 (EDT)
::{{reply to| Dillbug}} Awesome! You all should feel a sense of accomplishment. Everyone has grown so much in just a few short weeks. I'm proud of all the work we've accomplished. You all should be proud of yourselves, too. And who says you have to stop when the semester ends? I hope you all keep editing, especially on Wikipedia. —[[User:Grlucas|Grlucas]] ([[User talk:Grlucas|talk]]) 16:00, 18 April 2019 (EDT)
:{{reply to|Grlucas}} Excellent News. Happy to see our work is real world experience. [[User:Sherita Sims-Jones|Sherita Sims-Jones]] ([[User talk:Sherita Sims-Jones|talk]]) 12:54, 18 April 2019 (EDT)
:{{reply to|Grlucas}} Cool beans. Congrats, all. --[[User:Jules Carry|Jules Carry]] ([[User talk:Jules Carry|talk]]) 18:41, 18 April 2019 (EDT)
:{{reply to|Grlucas}} That's very exciting. Everyone should be well chuffed. [[User:Mango Masala|Mango Masala]] ([[User talk:Mango Masala|talk]]) 13:19, 19 April 2019 (EDT)

== Gallery Additions ==

All, longer gallery additions should probably have their own pages — like the Buckley review; the long ad that lists excerpts from reviews would also be a good candidate for its own page. We could mostly just make them subpages of [[An American Dream Expanded|''AAD'' Expanded]]. Thanks. —[[User:Grlucas|Grlucas]] ([[User talk:Grlucas|talk]]) 10:51, 18 April 2019 (EDT)
:{{reply to|Dillbug|Dmcgonagill|JVbird|JenniferMGA|Mango Masala|Namir Riptide|Roger C. Byrd|Sherita Sims-Jones|Waebo}} OK, all these text-heavy additions '''should''' have their own pages. Here's an example: [[An American Dream Expanded/Major Reviews for a Major Novel|Major Reviews]]. I appreciate Dillbug’s enthusiasm here. —[[User:Grlucas|Grlucas]] ([[User talk:Grlucas|talk]]) 17:48, 18 April 2019 (EDT)
{{reply to|Grlucas}} I have rewritten Book Week article 19650130. It is in my [[User:Dillbug/sandbox_BookWeek|sandbox]]. Please review to see if ready to repost. Thank you.--[[User:Dillbug|Dillbug]] ([[User talk:Dillbug|talk]]) 20:38, 18 April 2019 (EDT)
:{{reply to|Dillbug}} You probably should just concentrate on the part of the page that has to do with Mailer. It's only a small section. --[[User:Jules Carry|Jules Carry]] ([[User talk:Jules Carry|talk]]) 13:26, 20 April 2019 (EDT)
::{{Reply to|Jules Carry}}Thank you for the feedback. I edited the picture under the gallery to reflect the changes.--[[User:Dillbug|Dillbug]] ([[User talk:Dillbug|talk]]) 18:02, 20 April 2019 (EDT)

== PDFs ==

All, I have tried to install the PDF handler extension for MediaWiki, but my hosting service is missing a crucial piece of software. I'm going to see if they can help, but I would suggest we continue as if we will '''not be able to get PDFs to embed'''. Sorry about that. —[[User:Grlucas|Grlucas]] ([[User talk:Grlucas|talk]]) 16:23, 19 April 2019 (EDT)
:{{reply to|Grlucas|waebo|Dmcgonagill|Mango Masala}} I am back online, finally, after the storms, and am able to convert one page PDFs to JPGs. Is there a trick to dealing with a multi-page PDF? Every time I try to convert to a JPG, I get separate files instead of one scrolling picture, like the PDF has. Any ideas, anyone? I'm going to try more tomorrow and work on editing as well-[[User:JVbird|JVbird]] ([[User talk:JVbird|talk]]) 19:16, 20 April 2019 (EDT)
::{{reply to|JVbird}} I know little about it - sorry. I'm trying to sort out why the left side of the letter I added is missing. It appears correctly when you click the image, but not when viewing on main page. It appeared correctly in my sandbox. [[User:Mango Masala|Mango Masala]] ([[User talk:Mango Masala|talk]]) 19:33, 20 April 2019 (EDT)
:::{{reply to|Mango Masala}} Isn't that frustrating! I know things like that leave me scratching my head and make me just want to hit some chocolate and do some stress eating! [[User:JVbird|JVbird]] ([[User talk:JVbird|talk]]) 09:56, 21 April 2019 (EDT)
:::{{reply to|Mango Masala}} You did not follow the formatting for the gallery. I fixed it. 😁 —[[User:Grlucas|Grlucas]] ([[User talk:Grlucas|talk]]) 10:57, 21 April 2019 (EDT)
::::{{reply to|Grlucas}} I see. Thank you for correcting.[[User:Mango Masala|Mango Masala]] ([[User talk:Mango Masala|talk]]) 11:46, 22 April 2019 (EDT)
== Gallery Clean-Up ==

{{reply to|Dillbug|Dmcgonagill|JVbird|JenniferMGA|Mango Masala|Namir Riptide|Roger C. Byrd|Sherita Sims-Jones|Waebo}} OK, all, the gallery is starting to look a bit crowded. Let's clean it up by:
# getting rid of multi-page images. Link to another page where you can display all the images and a transcript.
# transcribing all longer pieces on their own subpages. (For a guide: see how the Buckley review is done.)
# filing images in their correct sections.

Thanks! —[[User:Grlucas|Grlucas]] ([[User talk:Grlucas|talk]]) 11:02, 21 April 2019 (EDT)
:{{reply to|Grlucas}} Will do. Working on editing letters right now and then will move over to the gallery... [[User:JVbird|JVbird]] ([[User talk:JVbird|talk]]) 10:11:14, 21 April 2019 (EDT)
::{{reply to|Grlucas}} I will begin cleaning my submissions up next week and transcribe the longer pieces on their own subpages. I am unclear on what you mean by "filing images in their correct sections". Which ones are filed in the wrong place? Oh, hope you have a very Happy Easter!--[[User:Dillbug|Dillbug]] ([[User talk:Dillbug|talk]]) 16:25, 21 April 2019 (EDT)
:::{{reply to|Grlucas}} I noticed that there's already an early mock up of the cover, so is the Mock up that I posted a repeat of that mock up? It was on the to do list, but I'll take it off if it's just a repeat. Going to have to work on the multi-page images. They're giving me trouble, but will figure them out... [[User:JVbird|JVbird]] ([[User talk:JVbird|talk]]) 16:49, 21 April 2019 (EDT)
::::{{reply to| JVbird}} Yes, that mock up image has been posted already. As for multiple-page images: why not just post the first page in the gallery and others on the subpage? {{reply to| Dillbug}} I have already moved some items into other sections. —[[User:Grlucas|Grlucas]] ([[User talk:Grlucas|talk]]) 07:31, 22 April 2019 (EDT)
:::::{{reply to|Grlucas}} I'll take the mock up image down and then fix the multiple-page images. Will be later today, though. [[User:JVbird|JVbird]] ([[User talk:JVbird|talk]]) 07:57, 22 April 2019 (EDT)
::::{{reply to|Grlucas}} I'm also working on figuring out how to update my multipage images.[[User:Sherita Sims-Jones|Sherita Sims-Jones]] ([[User talk:Sherita Sims-Jones|talk]]) 16:57, 21 April 2019 (EDT)
:::::{{reply to|Grlucas|Sherita Sims-Jones}} I also posted some JPGs with multipage images, so I'm going to have to get mine corrected as well. That will have to be tomorrow, though, it looks like. = I have class tonight with my online students and it's been a long day. Sherita, if you figure it out, let me know. I thought I had had a breakthrough with the JPG files, but the multipage idea I had just isn't the solution! [[User:JVbird|JVbird]] ([[User talk:JVbird|talk]]) 17:45, 21 April 2019 (EDT)
::::::{{Reply to|Grlucas}} Dr. Lucas, can you check that what I have done with the Saturday Review and North American Review posts is what you mean? I separated the images and posted both as individual pages. Thanks, Josef [[User:JVbird|JVbird]] ([[User talk:JVbird|talk]]) 13:54, 22 April 2019 (EDT)
:{{reply to |grlucas}} Example of your #2 request somewhere? & never heard back about my Didion work...Good? No? Suggestions? Thanks.~~([[User:Dmcgonagill|Dmcgonagill]] ([[User talk:Dmcgonagill|talk]]) 09:33, 22 April 2019 (EDT))
{{reply to|Dillbug|JVbird|JenniferMGA|Mango Masala|Namir Riptide|Roger C. Byrd|Sherita Sims-Jones|Waebo}} Friends, Part 1 of directive 1 above complete (Think I did it right!). Please check me. And, need help on adding corresponding transcripts. See links below for claiming & easy access if you are on board with what I started. (I used [[An American Dream Expanded/Major Reviews for a Major Novel|"Major Reviews for a Major Novel"]]) as a model: ([[User:Dmcgonagill|Dmcgonagill]] ([[User talk:Dmcgonagill|talk]]) 14:42, 22 April 2019 (EDT))
# [[Advertising Copy]]
# [[Press Conference ''Publishers Weekly'' March 23, 1965]] JVbird will do
# [[''Publishers Weekly'' March 22, 1965]]
# [[Mailer hosts party for Jose Torres, ''Herald Tribune'' April 1, 1965]] - ([[User:Dmcgonagill|Dmcgonagill]] ([[User talk:Dmcgonagill|talk]]) 15:33, 22 April 2019 (EDT))
# [[Scene: Inside an Army Tent in Vietnam March 22, 1965]] ssimsjones will do[[User:Sherita Sims-Jones|Sherita Sims-Jones]] ([[User talk:Sherita Sims-Jones|talk]]) 18:55, 22 April 2019 (EDT)

:{{reply to|Dmcgonagill}} Hey, Dana. I'll take the Publishers Weekly Press Conference and will be glad to do anything else as well. Just let me know. I'll go in and check what you did, but that won't happen until tonight. If you get a chance, can you check me on the way I've done the multi-page reviews? I'm still not sure I'm doing it right (North American Review, for example). [[User:JVbird|JVbird]] ([[User talk:JVbird|talk]]) 14:51, 22 April 2019 (EDT)
:{{reply to|JVbird}} Where is your work at? Send me link and I'll definitely check it out! Thanks!([[User:Dmcgonagill|Dmcgonagill]] ([[User talk:Dmcgonagill|talk]]) 15:29, 22 April 2019 (EDT))
:::{{reply to|Dmcgonagill}} Dana, the multi-pages look great. Thank You very much. [[User:Sherita Sims-Jones|Sherita Sims-Jones]] ([[User talk:Sherita Sims-Jones|talk]]) 18:57, 22 April 2019 (EDT)

== Gallery Clean-up 2 ==

{{reply to|Dillbug|Dmcgonagill|JVbird|JenniferMGA|Mango Masala|Namir Riptide|Roger C. Byrd|Sherita Sims-Jones|Waebo}} All, thanks for all the work. Please use [[An American Dream Expanded/Major Reviews for a Major Novel|Major Reviews for a Major Novel]] as a guide to posting your gallery stuff. Just posting images will not suffice; there should be a transcript on a separate subpage. They should be subpages, as I mentioned, of [[An American Dream Expanded|''AAD'' Expanded]], too: just look at the model above. Thanks. —[[User:Grlucas|Grlucas]] ([[User talk:Grlucas|talk]]) 18:05, 22 April 2019 (EDT)

:{{reply to|Grlucas|Dillbug|Dmcgonagill|JenniferMGA|Mango Masala|Namir Riptide|Roger C. Byrd|Sherita Sims-Jones|Waebo}} This is where I am stumped. I've gone to the Wiki page for creating a subpage https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:User_pages#User_pages_and_user_space but I am just not getting how to create the subpage. I went to the Major Reviews for a Major Novel and I see what it is doing, that the image has a link to a separate page with the image and the transcript, and I want to be able to do that. I'm missing the steps for doing it, though. Does that make sense? Josef --[[User:JVbird|JVbird]] ([[User talk:JVbird|talk]]) 08:27, 23 April 2019 (EDT)

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{{DISPLAYTITLE:''An American Dream'' Expanded}}
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[[File:65-7c.jpg|thumb|Dust wrapper of the British edition published by Andre Deutsch on 26 April, 1965.]]
{{cquote|''An American Dream'' is Norman Mailer’s first novel in nine years. He wrote it at a high pitch, each chapter appearing in ''Esquire'' while he was still at work on the next: a method now unusual but common enough among the great novelists of the nineteenth century, which contributed much to the quivering tension of the story.

The theme of challenge suggested by Mailer’s choice of this method is very much a part of the book. His hero challenges the Devil himself. Stephen Rojack kills his wife, lies to the police, is interrogated by them, discovers a woman, his wife’s opposite, in whom he senses the truth and strength he longs for. The ingredients of his story are deliberately those familiar from many a thriller or movie-murder—suspense, sex—but Rojack lives these experiences with a fierce intensity which shatters their popular image and reveals extraordinary meanings behind them. He is a man who believes in God and the Devil, and to whom God is courage, not love. His actions become explosively significant because he feels that any one of them might open the crack through which the Devil’s power, or that of God, could flood in.

Simply on the level of ‘what will happen next?’ ''An American Dream'' grips relentlessly: will the suspicious police pounce on Rojack? Will he and Cherry, his new girl, be able to
establish the love which has begun to grow between them? But beyond this there is the immense exhilaration springing from the boldness and passion with which Norman Mailer tackles his central theme of man as the battleground for God and the Devil.

This is his most exciting book since ''The Naked and the Dead'', which became a modern classic and has sold, over two and a half million copies in the English language.|source=Dust jacket text, British edition, Andre Deutsch, April 1965.}}

==Gallery==
{{Gallery
|width=200
|height=200
|align=left
|File:AAD-Esquire.jpg|Title and opening paragraph of the first installment of ''An American Dream'' in ''Esquire'', January 1964.
|File:AAD-Proofs.jpg|Cover of uncorrected page proof of the Dial Press edition.
|File:65-7.jpg|Front and spine of dust wrapper of the Dial Press edition.
|File:1964 NM by Ann Barry.jpg|Back panel of dust wrapper of the Dial press edition: photograph of Mailer by Anne Barry.
|File:Aad-ad.jpg|Advertisement in the ''New York Times'' for the ''Esquire'' serial version, 22 April 1964.
|File:AAD-Cover-Mockup.jpg|An early ''AAD'' cover mockup.
|File:Saturday Review.jpg|Cover of 20 March 1965 ''Saturday Review'' depicting Mailer.
|File:AAD-Bestsellers.jpg|Best seller list in ''Book Week'', 30 May 1965, showing the novel in No. 10 position.
|File:19650315-Invitation.png|Invitation to the reception for the novel at the Village Vanguard in New York on publication day, 15 March 1965.
|File:19660829-Invitation-Screening.png|An invitation to the screening of the film ''An American Dream''.
|File:AAD-Movie-Ad.jpg|Advertisement for the film version of the novel from Warner Brothers Pressbook.
|File:1964-Bookseller.jpg|Cover of the British trade journal, ''The Bookseller'', 26 December 1964, featuring the forthcoming British edition of ''An American Dream'', published by Andre Deutsch.
|File:1964-PW.jpg|Cover of ''Publishers’ Weekly'' featuring the forthcoming Dial Press version of ''An American Dream'', 12 October 1964.
|File:65-7a.jpg|Cover of the third Dell paperback edition, published February 1970.
|File:65-7b.jpg|Paperback.
|File:65-7d.jpg|Paperback.
|File:65-7-Chinese Cover.jpg|Chinese hardcover.
|File:65-7-Vintage Cover.png|Vintage cover.
|File:65-7-Harper Ed.jpg|Harper cover.
|File:NYT AAD Ad-2.jpg|“[[An American Dream Expanded/Major Reviews for a Major Novel|Major Reviews for a Major Novel]]” in the ''NYT''.
|File:PW_May_1965.JPG|Best seller list of the week in ''Publishers Weekly'', May 1965, showing ''[[An American Dream]]'' in No. 6 position.
|File:19640302_Rights_and_Permissions.JPG|Announcement of Warner Brothers studios purchasing the movie rights to ''[[An American Dream]]'', March 2, 1964
|File:19650316 1.JPG|[[Advertising Copy]]
|File:19650322.1.jpg|[[Press Conference ''Publishers Weekly'' March 23, 1965]]
|File:19650322 Publishers Weekly 1.JPG|[[''Publishers Weekly'' March 22, 1965]]
|File:19650401 Herald Tribune.JPG |[[Mailer hosts party for Jose Torres, ''Herald Tribune'' April 1, 1965]]
|File:1650403.JPG|''The New Republic'' April 3, 1965
|File:20190302 SOI parts 1.JPG|Scene: Inside an Army Tent in Vietnam March 22, 1965 page 1 of 3
|File:20190302 SOI parts 2.JPG|Scene: Inside an Army Tent in Vietnam March 22, 1965 page 2 of 3
|File:20190302 SOI parts 3.JPG|Scene: Inside an Army Tent in Vietnam March 22, 1965 page 3 of 3
|File:Huffman - Jungian Approach (1).jpg|An outline for James Huffman's presentation on ''An American Dream'' at the American Culture Association's Popular Culture Conference, April 25-28, 1979.
|File:19650514 Envelope.jpg|Envelope
}}
<div style="clear:both;"></div>

==Blurbs and Snippets==
{{Gallery
|width=200
|height=200
|align=left
|File:1963-AAD-Snippet.jpg|“I’ll finish my book in another year of bleeding at the typewriter,” Norman Mailer sighed at the Spindletop the other night. (1963)
|File:1963-NYW.jpg|'''Norman Mailer''' has just come into a large chunk of money. Dial, the book publishers, have given him a reported $125,000 for the rights to his as yet untitled and unwritten novel. . . . (1963)
|File:20190302 HarperPlan.JPG|''Harper’s'' plan an anthology of Norman Mailer criticism.
|File:20190302 002 .JPG|John Braine states that “the only first-rate novelist is Norman Mailer” publishing in 1965.
|File:19650130.jpg|Tom Wolfe’s review of ''AAD'' is mentioned in ''Book Week'' on March 14, 1965.
}}
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==Letters==
{{Gallery
|width=200
|height=200
|align=left
|File:19650417 Letter.jpg|Granville Hicks, in his review of Norman Mailer’s ''An American Dream'' [''SR'', March 20], tells us that Mailer’s main character has no reality, the other characters are “dummies,” the writing is sloppy, and the plot is absurd. One might say the same about Dostoevsky’s ''Notes from the Underground''. Perhaps ''An American Dream'' is not a great book, but it is most certainly not a “bad joke.” It contains scenes of great power and pages of brilliant imagery. It holds one’s interest. It is an entertaining book to read. ~W. K. MASON, Madison, Wis.
|File:Trotter Letter 1965.jpg|A letter from Mr. William Trotter to Mr. Wallace expressing his support for Norman Mailer.
|File:19650923-Mary.Bancroft.Letter.JPG|Mary Bancroft offers her strong support for Mailer in this 1965 letter.
|File:BillPowers SaturdayReview Page1.jpg|In his letter to the Book Review Editor at the ''Saturday Review'', dated June 5, 1965, Bill Powers responds to criticism that ''An American Dream'' is a "literary hoax" and argues that through murder Rojack places himself "in the position to rebegin his life."
|File:BillPowers SaturdayReview Page2.jpg|Bill Powers, Saturday Review, Page 2.
}}
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== Reviews ==
{{Gallery
|width=200
|height=200
|align=left
|File:Buckley_Miami_Herald.JPG|[[There's Hope in Mailer|William F. Buckley, Jr. states]]: “it was {{NM}} who developed the cult of the Hipster—the truly modern American who lets the bleary world go by doing whatever it bloody well likes, because nothing it does can upset the Hipsters’ inexhaustible Cool.” (''The Miami Herald'', September 26, 1965)
|File:Dana - North Am Review Page1.jpg|Robert Dana's review of ''An American Dream'', published July 1965 in ''The North American Review'', declares the novel to be Mailer's "best and most powerful novel since ''[[The Naked and the Dead]]''" despite what Dana sees as a poor conclusion and a lack of meaning in the main character's actions.
|File:Dana - North Am Review Page2.jpg|Robert Dana,''The North American Review'' July 1965, page 2.
|File:Lewis Nichols In and Out of books.jpg|Lewis Nichols In and Out of Books
}}
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{{DISPLAYTITLE:''An American Dream'' Expanded}}
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{{notice|This project is coming in the spring of 2019. If you’d like to contribute, see the [[Talk:An American Dream Expanded|discussion page]]. }}

[[File:65-7c.jpg|thumb|Dust wrapper of the British edition published by Andre Deutsch on 26 April, 1965.]]
{{cquote|''An American Dream'' is Norman Mailer’s first novel in nine years. He wrote it at a high pitch, each chapter appearing in ''Esquire'' while he was still at work on the next: a method now unusual but common enough among the great novelists of the nineteenth century, which contributed much to the quivering tension of the story.

The theme of challenge suggested by Mailer’s choice of this method is very much a part of the book. His hero challenges the Devil himself. Stephen Rojack kills his wife, lies to the police, is interrogated by them, discovers a woman, his wife’s opposite, in whom he senses the truth and strength he longs for. The ingredients of his story are deliberately those familiar from many a thriller or movie-murder—suspense, sex—but Rojack lives these experiences with a fierce intensity which shatters their popular image and reveals extraordinary meanings behind them. He is a man who believes in God and the Devil, and to whom God is courage, not love. His actions become explosively significant because he feels that any one of them might open the crack through which the Devil’s power, or that of God, could flood in.

Simply on the level of ‘what will happen next?’ ''An American Dream'' grips relentlessly: will the suspicious police pounce on Rojack? Will he and Cherry, his new girl, be able to
establish the love which has begun to grow between them? But beyond this there is the immense exhilaration springing from the boldness and passion with which Norman Mailer tackles his central theme of man as the battleground for God and the Devil.

This is his most exciting book since ''The Naked and the Dead'', which became a modern classic and has sold, over two and a half million copies in the English language.|source=Dust jacket text, British edition, Andre Deutsch, April 1965.}}

==Gallery==
{{Gallery
|width=200
|height=200
|align=left
|File:AAD-Esquire.jpg|Title and opening paragraph of the first installment of ''An American Dream'' in ''Esquire'', January 1964.
|File:AAD-Proofs.jpg|Cover of uncorrected page proof of the Dial Press edition.
|File:65-7.jpg|Front and spine of dust wrapper of the Dial Press edition.
|File:1964 NM by Ann Barry.jpg|Back panel of dust wrapper of the Dial press edition: photograph of Mailer by Anne Barry.
|File:Aad-ad.jpg|Advertisement in the ''New York Times'' for the ''Esquire'' serial version, 22 April 1964.
|File:AAD-Cover-Mockup.jpg|An early ''AAD'' cover mockup.
|File:Saturday Review.jpg|Cover of 20 March 1965 ''Saturday Review'' depicting Mailer.
|File:AAD-Bestsellers.jpg|Best seller list in ''Book Week'', 30 May 1965, showing the novel in No. 10 position.
|File:19650315-Invitation.png|Invitation to the reception for the novel at the Village Vanguard in New York on publication day, 15 March 1965.
|File:19660829-Invitation-Screening.png|An invitation to the screening of the film ''An American Dream''.
|File:AAD-Movie-Ad.jpg|Advertisement for the film version of the novel from Warner Brothers Pressbook.
|File:1964-Bookseller.jpg|Cover of the British trade journal, ''The Bookseller'', 26 December 1964, featuring the forthcoming British edition of ''An American Dream'', published by Andre Deutsch.
|File:1964-PW.jpg|Cover of ''Publishers’ Weekly'' featuring the forthcoming Dial Press version of ''An American Dream'', 12 October 1964.
|File:65-7a.jpg|Cover of the third Dell paperback edition, published February 1970.
|File:65-7b.jpg|Paperback.
|File:65-7d.jpg|Paperback.
|File:65-7-Chinese Cover.jpg|Chinese hardcover.
|File:65-7-Vintage Cover.png|Vintage cover.
|File:65-7-Harper Ed.jpg|Harper cover.
|File:NYT AAD Ad-2.jpg|“[[An American Dream Expanded/Major Reviews for a Major Novel|Major Reviews for a Major Novel]]” in the ''NYT''.
|File:PW_May_1965.JPG|Best seller list of the week in ''Publishers Weekly'', May 1965, showing ''[[An American Dream]]'' in No. 6 position.
|File:19640302_Rights_and_Permissions.JPG|Announcement of Warner Brothers studios purchasing the movie rights to ''[[An American Dream]]'', March 2, 1964
|File:19650316 1.JPG|[[Advertising Copy]]
|File:19650322.1.jpg|[[Press Conference ''Publishers Weekly'' March 23, 1965]]
|File:19650322 Publishers Weekly 1.JPG|''Publishers Weekly'' March 22, 1965 page 1 of 6
|File:19650322 Publishers Weekly 2.JPG|''Publishers Weekly'' March 22, 1965 page 2 of 6
|File:19650322 Publishers Weekly 3.JPG|''Publishers Weekly'' March 22, 1965 page 3 of 6
|File:19650322 Publishers Weekly 4.JPG|''Publishers Weekly'' March 22, 1965 page 4 of 6
|File:19650322 Publishers Weekly 5.JPG|''Publishers Weekly'' March 22, 1965 page 5 of 6
|File:19650322 Publishers Weekly 6.JPG|''Publishers Weekly'' March 22, 1965 page 6 of 6
|File:19650401 Herald Tribune.JPG |Mailer hosts party for Jose Torres, ''Herald Tribune'' April 1, 1965 page 1 of 2
|File:19650401.1 Herald Tribune.JPG |Mailer hosts party for Jose Torres, ''Herald Tribune'' April 1, 1965 page 2 of 2
|File:1650403.JPG|''The New Republic'' April 3, 1965
|File:20190302 SOI parts 1.JPG|Scene: Inside an Army Tent in Vietnam March 22, 1965 page 1 of 3
|File:20190302 SOI parts 2.JPG|Scene: Inside an Army Tent in Vietnam March 22, 1965 page 2 of 3
|File:20190302 SOI parts 3.JPG|Scene: Inside an Army Tent in Vietnam March 22, 1965 page 3 of 3
|File:Huffman - Jungian Approach (1).jpg|An outline for James Huffman's presentation on ''An American Dream'' at the American Culture Association's Popular Culture Conference, April 25-28, 1979.
|File:Cover Mock-up-1.jpg|Mock-up cover for ''An American Dream''.
|File:19650514 Envelope.jpg|Envelope
}}
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==Blurbs and Snippets==
{{Gallery
|width=200
|height=200
|align=left
|File:1963-AAD-Snippet.jpg|“I’ll finish my book in another year of bleeding at the typewriter,” Norman Mailer sighed at the Spindletop the other night. (1963)
|File:1963-NYW.jpg|'''Norman Mailer''' has just come into a large chunk of money. Dial, the book publishers, have given him a reported $125,000 for the rights to his as yet untitled and unwritten novel. . . . (1963)
|File:20190302 HarperPlan.JPG|''Harper’s'' plan an anthology of Norman Mailer criticism.
|File:20190302 002 .JPG|John Braine states that “the only first-rate novelist is Norman Mailer” publishing in 1965.
|File:19650130.jpg|Tom Wolfe’s review of ''AAD'' is mentioned in ''Book Week'' on March 14, 1965.
}}
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==Letters==
{{Gallery
|width=200
|height=200
|align=left
|File:19650417 Letter.jpg|Granville Hicks, in his review of Norman Mailer’s ''An American Dream'' [''SR'', March 20], tells us that Mailer’s main character has no reality, the other characters are “dummies,” the writing is sloppy, and the plot is absurd. One might say the same about Dostoevsky’s ''Notes from the Underground''. Perhaps ''An American Dream'' is not a great book, but it is most certainly not a “bad joke.” It contains scenes of great power and pages of brilliant imagery. It holds one’s interest. It is an entertaining book to read. ~W. K. MASON, Madison, Wis.
|File:Trotter Letter 1965.jpg|A letter from Mr. William Trotter to Mr. Wallace expressing his support for Norman Mailer.
|File:19650923-Mary.Bancroft.Letter.JPG|Mary Bancroft offers her strong support for Mailer in this 1965 letter.
|File:BillPowers SaturdayReview Page1.jpg|In his letter to the Book Review Editor at the ''Saturday Review'', dated June 5, 1965, Bill Powers responds to criticism that ''An American Dream'' is a "literary hoax" and argues that through murder Rojack places himself "in the position to rebegin his life."
|File:BillPowers SaturdayReview Page2.jpg|Bill Powers, Saturday Review, Page 2.
}}
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== Reviews ==
{{Gallery
|width=200
|height=200
|align=left
|File:Buckley_Miami_Herald.JPG|[[There's Hope in Mailer|William F. Buckley, Jr. states]]: “it was {{NM}} who developed the cult of the Hipster—the truly modern American who lets the bleary world go by doing whatever it bloody well likes, because nothing it does can upset the Hipsters’ inexhaustible Cool.” (''The Miami Herald'', September 26, 1965)
|File:Dana - North Am Review Page1.jpg|Robert Dana's review of ''An American Dream'', published July 1965 in ''The North American Review'', declares the novel to be Mailer's "best and most powerful novel since ''[[The Naked and the Dead]]''" despite what Dana sees as a poor conclusion and a lack of meaning in the main character's actions.
|File:Dana - North Am Review Page2.jpg|Robert Dana,''The North American Review'' July 1965, page 2.
|File:Lewis Nichols In and Out of books.jpg|Lewis Nichols In and Out of Books
}}
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{{DISPLAYTITLE:''An American Dream'' Expanded}}
{{Aad-tabs}}

{{notice|This project is coming in the spring of 2019. If you’d like to contribute, see the [[Talk:An American Dream Expanded|discussion page]]. }}

[[File:65-7c.jpg|thumb|Dust wrapper of the British edition published by Andre Deutsch on 26 April, 1965.]]
{{cquote|''An American Dream'' is Norman Mailer’s first novel in nine years. He wrote it at a high pitch, each chapter appearing in ''Esquire'' while he was still at work on the next: a method now unusual but common enough among the great novelists of the nineteenth century, which contributed much to the quivering tension of the story.

The theme of challenge suggested by Mailer’s choice of this method is very much a part of the book. His hero challenges the Devil himself. Stephen Rojack kills his wife, lies to the police, is interrogated by them, discovers a woman, his wife’s opposite, in whom he senses the truth and strength he longs for. The ingredients of his story are deliberately those familiar from many a thriller or movie-murder—suspense, sex—but Rojack lives these experiences with a fierce intensity which shatters their popular image and reveals extraordinary meanings behind them. He is a man who believes in God and the Devil, and to whom God is courage, not love. His actions become explosively significant because he feels that any one of them might open the crack through which the Devil’s power, or that of God, could flood in.

Simply on the level of ‘what will happen next?’ ''An American Dream'' grips relentlessly: will the suspicious police pounce on Rojack? Will he and Cherry, his new girl, be able to
establish the love which has begun to grow between them? But beyond this there is the immense exhilaration springing from the boldness and passion with which Norman Mailer tackles his central theme of man as the battleground for God and the Devil.

This is his most exciting book since ''The Naked and the Dead'', which became a modern classic and has sold, over two and a half million copies in the English language.|source=Dust jacket text, British edition, Andre Deutsch, April 1965.}}

==Gallery==
{{Gallery
|width=200
|height=200
|align=left
|File:AAD-Esquire.jpg|Title and opening paragraph of the first installment of ''An American Dream'' in ''Esquire'', January 1964.
|File:AAD-Proofs.jpg|Cover of uncorrected page proof of the Dial Press edition.
|File:65-7.jpg|Front and spine of dust wrapper of the Dial Press edition.
|File:1964 NM by Ann Barry.jpg|Back panel of dust wrapper of the Dial press edition: photograph of Mailer by Anne Barry.
|File:Aad-ad.jpg|Advertisement in the ''New York Times'' for the ''Esquire'' serial version, 22 April 1964.
|File:AAD-Cover-Mockup.jpg|An early ''AAD'' cover mockup.
|File:Saturday Review.jpg|Cover of 20 March 1965 ''Saturday Review'' depicting Mailer.
|File:AAD-Bestsellers.jpg|Best seller list in ''Book Week'', 30 May 1965, showing the novel in No. 10 position.
|File:19650315-Invitation.png|Invitation to the reception for the novel at the Village Vanguard in New York on publication day, 15 March 1965.
|File:19660829-Invitation-Screening.png|An invitation to the screening of the film ''An American Dream''.
|File:AAD-Movie-Ad.jpg|Advertisement for the film version of the novel from Warner Brothers Pressbook.
|File:1964-Bookseller.jpg|Cover of the British trade journal, ''The Bookseller'', 26 December 1964, featuring the forthcoming British edition of ''An American Dream'', published by Andre Deutsch.
|File:1964-PW.jpg|Cover of ''Publishers’ Weekly'' featuring the forthcoming Dial Press version of ''An American Dream'', 12 October 1964.
|File:65-7a.jpg|Cover of the third Dell paperback edition, published February 1970.
|File:65-7b.jpg|Paperback.
|File:65-7d.jpg|Paperback.
|File:65-7-Chinese Cover.jpg|Chinese hardcover.
|File:65-7-Vintage Cover.png|Vintage cover.
|File:65-7-Harper Ed.jpg|Harper cover.
|File:NYT AAD Ad-2.jpg|“[[An American Dream Expanded/Major Reviews for a Major Novel|Major Reviews for a Major Novel]]” in the ''NYT''.
|File:PW_May_1965.JPG|Best seller list of the week in ''Publishers Weekly'', May 1965, showing ''[[An American Dream]]'' in No. 6 position.
|File:19640302_Rights_and_Permissions.JPG|Announcement of Warner Brothers studios purchasing the movie rights to ''[[An American Dream]]'', March 2, 1964
|File:19650316 1.JPG|[[Advertising Copy]]
|File:19650322.1.jpg|Press Conference ''Publishers Weekly'' March 23, 1965 page 1 of 4
|File:19650322.2.jpg|Press Conference ''Publishers Weekly'' March 23, 1965 page 2 of 4
|File:19650322.3.JPG|Press Conference ''Publishers Weekly'' March 23, 1965 page 3 of 4
|File:19650322.4.JPG|Press Conference ''Publishers Weekly'' March 23, 1965 page 4 of 4
|File:19650322 Publishers Weekly 1.JPG|''Publishers Weekly'' March 22, 1965 page 1 of 6
|File:19650322 Publishers Weekly 2.JPG|''Publishers Weekly'' March 22, 1965 page 2 of 6
|File:19650322 Publishers Weekly 3.JPG|''Publishers Weekly'' March 22, 1965 page 3 of 6
|File:19650322 Publishers Weekly 4.JPG|''Publishers Weekly'' March 22, 1965 page 4 of 6
|File:19650322 Publishers Weekly 5.JPG|''Publishers Weekly'' March 22, 1965 page 5 of 6
|File:19650322 Publishers Weekly 6.JPG|''Publishers Weekly'' March 22, 1965 page 6 of 6
|File:19650401 Herald Tribune.JPG |Mailer hosts party for Jose Torres, ''Herald Tribune'' April 1, 1965 page 1 of 2
|File:19650401.1 Herald Tribune.JPG |Mailer hosts party for Jose Torres, ''Herald Tribune'' April 1, 1965 page 2 of 2
|File:1650403.JPG|''The New Republic'' April 3, 1965
|File:20190302 SOI parts 1.JPG|Scene: Inside an Army Tent in Vietnam March 22, 1965 page 1 of 3
|File:20190302 SOI parts 2.JPG|Scene: Inside an Army Tent in Vietnam March 22, 1965 page 2 of 3
|File:20190302 SOI parts 3.JPG|Scene: Inside an Army Tent in Vietnam March 22, 1965 page 3 of 3
|File:Huffman - Jungian Approach (1).jpg|An outline for James Huffman's presentation on ''An American Dream'' at the American Culture Association's Popular Culture Conference, April 25-28, 1979.
|File:Cover Mock-up-1.jpg|Mock-up cover for ''An American Dream''.
|File:19650514 Envelope.jpg|Envelope
}}
<div style="clear:both;"></div>

==Blurbs and Snippets==
{{Gallery
|width=200
|height=200
|align=left
|File:1963-AAD-Snippet.jpg|“I’ll finish my book in another year of bleeding at the typewriter,” Norman Mailer sighed at the Spindletop the other night. (1963)
|File:1963-NYW.jpg|'''Norman Mailer''' has just come into a large chunk of money. Dial, the book publishers, have given him a reported $125,000 for the rights to his as yet untitled and unwritten novel. . . . (1963)
|File:20190302 HarperPlan.JPG|''Harper’s'' plan an anthology of Norman Mailer criticism.
|File:20190302 002 .JPG|John Braine states that “the only first-rate novelist is Norman Mailer” publishing in 1965.
|File:19650130.jpg|Tom Wolfe’s review of ''AAD'' is mentioned in ''Book Week'' on March 14, 1965.
}}
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==Letters==
{{Gallery
|width=200
|height=200
|align=left
|File:19650417 Letter.jpg|Granville Hicks, in his review of Norman Mailer’s ''An American Dream'' [''SR'', March 20], tells us that Mailer’s main character has no reality, the other characters are “dummies,” the writing is sloppy, and the plot is absurd. One might say the same about Dostoevsky’s ''Notes from the Underground''. Perhaps ''An American Dream'' is not a great book, but it is most certainly not a “bad joke.” It contains scenes of great power and pages of brilliant imagery. It holds one’s interest. It is an entertaining book to read. ~W. K. MASON, Madison, Wis.
|File:Trotter Letter 1965.jpg|A letter from Mr. William Trotter to Mr. Wallace expressing his support for Norman Mailer.
|File:19650923-Mary.Bancroft.Letter.JPG|Mary Bancroft offers her strong support for Mailer in this 1965 letter.
|File:Saturday Review BillPowers.jpg|In his letter to the Book Review Editor at the ''Saturday Review'', dated June 5, 1965, Bill Powers responds to criticism that ''An American Dream'' is a "literary hoax" and argues that through murder Rojack places himself "in the position to rebegin his life."
}}
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== Reviews ==
{{Gallery
|width=200
|height=200
|align=left
|File:Buckley_Miami_Herald.JPG|[[There's Hope in Mailer|William F. Buckley, Jr. states]]: “it was {{NM}} who developed the cult of the Hipster—the truly modern American who lets the bleary world go by doing whatever it bloody well likes, because nothing it does can upset the Hipsters’ inexhaustible Cool.” (''The Miami Herald'', September 26, 1965)
|File:Dana - North Am Review Page1.jpg|Robert Dana's review of ''An American Dream'', published July 1965 in ''The North American Review'', declares the novel to be Mailer's "best and most powerful novel since ''[[The Naked and the Dead]]''" despite what Dana sees as a poor conclusion and a lack of meaning in the main character's actions.
|File:Dana - North Am Review Page2.jpg|Robert Dana,''The North American Review'' July 1965, page 2.
|File:Lewis Nichols In and Out of books.jpg|Lewis Nichols In and Out of Books
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JVbird:

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JVbird:

Talk:An American Dream Expanded

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JVbird: /* Gallery Clean-Up */

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Talk:An American Dream Expanded/to do

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JVbird: posting Saturday Review letter

* All pages should use {{tl|aade-sm}} somewhere on the page. This gives the appropriate categories and a banner about the page’s part on the project
* Add bibliography entries (Appendix II.doc in Letters directory).
* Incorporate items in the Misc directory from the shared drive.
** Add to Gallery. (Everyone could do '''one''' of these, at least.)added 1 to gallery and 1 to snippets--[[User:Dillbug|Dillbug]] ([[User talk:Dillbug|talk]]) 16:29, 16 April 2019 (UTC)
::''(friends, I'm listing those files in Misc., please sign and strike off when you have uploaded them to PM for ease of recon)''~~([[User:Dmcgonagill|Dmcgonagill]] ([[User talk:Dmcgonagill|talk]]) 19:38, 16 April 2019 (UTC))
:#<s>196505 PW Best Sellers</s> --[[User:Dillbug|Dillbug]] ([[User talk:Dillbug|talk]]) 12:38, 17 April 2019 (EDT)
:#<s>19640302</s>--[[User:Dillbug|Dillbug]] ([[User talk:Dillbug|talk]]) 12:56, 17 April 2019 (EDT)
:#<s> 19650125 Royalty Statement</s>--[[User:Dillbug|Dillbug]] ([[User talk:Dillbug|talk]]) 13:33, 17 April 2019 (EDT)
:#<s>19650310 Book Week News</s>--[[User:Dillbug|Dillbug]] ([[User talk:Dillbug|talk]]) 13:40, 17 April 2019 (EDT)
:#<s>19650315 Invitation</s>--[[User:Dillbug|Dillbug]] ([[User talk:Dillbug|talk]]) 13:40, 17 April 2019 (EDT)
:#<s> 19650316 Advertising Copy</S>--[[User:Dillbug|Dillbug]] ([[User talk:Dillbug|talk]]) 14:42, 18 April 2019 (EDT)
:#<s> 19650322 Publishers Weekly Currents</s>--[[User:Dillbug|Dillbug]] ([[User talk:Dillbug|talk]]) 14:48, 18 April 2019 (EDT)
:#<s> 19650322 Publishers Weekly</s> I will do this one [[User:Sherita Sims-Jones|Sherita Sims-Jones]] ([[User talk:Sherita Sims-Jones|talk]]) 11:05, 21 April 2019 (EDT)
:#<s> 19650401 Herald Tribune</s>~~ [[User:Waebo|waebo]][[User:Waebo|Waebo]] ([[User talk:Waebo|talk]]) 15:10, 18 April 2019 (EDT)
:#<s>19650403 New Republic</s>--[[User:Dillbug|Dillbug]] ([[User talk:Dillbug|talk]]) 15:16, 18 April 2019 (EDT)
:# 19650418 Best Sellers
:#<s>19650514 Envelope</s>~~([[User:Dmcgonagill|Dmcgonagill]] ([[User talk:Dmcgonagill|talk]]) 13:45, 17 April 2019 (EDT))''Friends, I do not have access to a pdf to jpg/png convertor, so I uploaded this but only in pdf and it doesn't seem usable in that form. If you have access or a work around please advice or take and make happen''[[File:Cry.png|20px]]''Thanks!'' ~~([[User:Dmcgonagill|Dmcgonagill]] ([[User talk:Dmcgonagill|talk]]) 14:54, 17 April 2019 (EDT))
::[[reply to|Dmcgonagill]] I have a pdf to jpeg file converter. [[User:Waebo|Waebo]] ([[User talk:Waebo|talk]]) 10:13, 18 April 2019 (EDT)
::{{reply to|Waebo}} Awesome! You want to convert my envelope one for me then? Or is it something you can share?~~([[User:Dmcgonagill|Dmcgonagill]] ([[User talk:Dmcgonagill|talk]]) 11:11, 18 April 2019 (EDT))
:::{{reply to|Waebo|Dmcgonagill}} I may have to borrow your services too, Rian. I've got several files I'm trying to convert. What program are you using that converts?? [[User:JVbird|JVbird]] ([[User talk|JVbird|talk]]) (UTC) 22:02, 19 April 2019
:#<s> 19650923 Mary Bancroft Letter- I will add </s> [[User:Waebo|Waebo]] --[[User:Waebo|Waebo]] ([[User talk:Waebo|talk]]) 11:36, 17 April 2019 (EDT)
:#<s>20190302_L The New York -I will add</s>[[User:Dillbug|Dillbug]] ([[User talk:Dillbug|talk]]) 18:21, 16 April 2019 (EDT)Dillbug
:#<s>20190302_002</s> [[User:ssimsjones|ssimsjones]] ([[User talk:ssimsjones|ssimsjones]]) 23:37, 16 April 2019 (UTC)
:#<s>20190302 Harper's plan</s> [[User:ssimsjones|ssimsjones]] ([[User talk:ssimsjones|ssimsjones]]) 23:37, 16 April 2019 (UTC)
:#<s>20190302_there's SOI park</s> [[User:ssimsjones|ssimsjones]] ([[User talk:ssimsjones|ssimsjones]]) 23:37, 16 April 2019 (UTC)
:<s># Cover Mock-up --I will do this one, JVbird</s> [[User:JVbird|JVbird]] ([[User talk:JVbird|talk]])
:<s># Huffman-Jungian Approach --I will do this one, JVbird</s>[[User:JVbird|JVbird]] ([[User talk:JVbird|talk]])
:<s># Saturday Review -I will do this one JVbird</s>[[User:JVbird|JVbird]] ([[User talk:JVbird|talk]])
:#<s>Snippet - I will do</s>[[User:Dillbug|Dillbug]] ([[User talk:Dillbug|talk]]) 18:21, 16 April 2019 (EDT)
:# Trotter Letter - I will do this one. [[User:Mango Masala|Mango Masala]] ([[User talk:Mango Masala|talk]]) 13:01, 19 April 2019 (EDT)
* Secure permissions for essays.
* Post full-text essays.
* Secure permissions for reviews.
* Post full-text reviews. Working on Didion ~~([[User:Dmcgonagill|Dmcgonagill]] ([[User talk:Dmcgonagill|talk]]) 23:21, 15 April 2019 (UTC))<s>Working on Buckley</s>[[User:Dillbug|Dillbug]] ([[User talk:Dillbug|talk]]) 16:29, 16 April 2019 (UTC) <s>Working on Dana, North American Review</s> JVbird [[User:JVbird|JVbird]] ([[User talk:JVbird|talk]]) {{reply to|Grlucas}} Should these full reviews be transcribed or posted as PDF and do we need to secure permission? Thanks, [[User:JVbird|JVbird]] ([[User talk:JVbird|talk]]) (UTC)
:<s># Huffman-Jungian Approach --I will do this one, JVbird</s> [[User:JVbird|JVbird]] ([[User talk:JVbird|talk]])
:<s># Saturday Review -I will do this one JVbird</s>[[User:JVbird|JVbird]] ([[User talk:JVbird|talk]])

:# <s>Nichols-NYT</s> -I will work on this one waebo[[User:waebo|waebo]] ([[User talk: waebo| talk]])
* Add notes and other research, like identifying important people, events, publications, etc.
** Links to Wikipedia when appropriate.
* Post credits. (I'll do this near the project’s completion. —[[User:Grlucas|Grlucas]] ([[User talk:Grlucas|talk]]) 17:21, 5 April 2019 (UTC))

An American Dream Expanded

2019-04-21T21:39:10Z

JVbird: /* Letters */ Adding Saturday Review letter by Bill Powers

{{DISPLAYTITLE:''An American Dream'' Expanded}}
{{Aad-tabs}}

{{notice|This project is coming in the spring of 2019. If you’d like to contribute, see the [[Talk:An American Dream Expanded|discussion page]]. }}

[[File:65-7c.jpg|thumb|Dust wrapper of the British edition published by Andre Deutsch on 26 April, 1965.]]
{{cquote|''An American Dream'' is Norman Mailer’s first novel in nine years. He wrote it at a high pitch, each chapter appearing in ''Esquire'' while he was still at work on the next: a method now unusual but common enough among the great novelists of the nineteenth century, which contributed much to the quivering tension of the story.

The theme of challenge suggested by Mailer’s choice of this method is very much a part of the book. His hero challenges the Devil himself. Stephen Rojack kills his wife, lies to the police, is interrogated by them, discovers a woman, his wife’s opposite, in whom he senses the truth and strength he longs for. The ingredients of his story are deliberately those familiar from many a thriller or movie-murder—suspense, sex—but Rojack lives these experiences with a fierce intensity which shatters their popular image and reveals extraordinary meanings behind them. He is a man who believes in God and the Devil, and to whom God is courage, not love. His actions become explosively significant because he feels that any one of them might open the crack through which the Devil’s power, or that of God, could flood in.

Simply on the level of ‘what will happen next?’ ''An American Dream'' grips relentlessly: will the suspicious police pounce on Rojack? Will he and Cherry, his new girl, be able to
establish the love which has begun to grow between them? But beyond this there is the immense exhilaration springing from the boldness and passion with which Norman Mailer tackles his central theme of man as the battleground for God and the Devil.

This is his most exciting book since ''The Naked and the Dead'', which became a modern classic and has sold, over two and a half million copies in the English language.|source=Dust jacket text, British edition, Andre Deutsch, April 1965.}}

==Gallery==
{{Gallery
|width=200
|height=200
|align=left
|File:AAD-Esquire.jpg|Title and opening paragraph of the first installment of ''An American Dream'' in ''Esquire'', January 1964.
|File:AAD-Proofs.jpg|Cover of uncorrected page proof of the Dial Press edition.
|File:65-7.jpg|Front and spine of dust wrapper of the Dial Press edition.
|File:1964 NM by Ann Barry.jpg|Back panel of dust wrapper of the Dial press edition: photograph of Mailer by Anne Barry.
|File:Aad-ad.jpg|Advertisement in the ''New York Times'' for the ''Esquire'' serial version, 22 April 1964.
|File:AAD-Cover-Mockup.jpg|An early ''AAD'' cover mockup.
|File:Saturday Review.jpg|Cover of 20 March 1965 ''Saturday Review'' depicting Mailer.
|File:AAD-Bestsellers.jpg|Best seller list in ''Book Week'', 30 May 1965, showing the novel in No. 10 position.
|File:19650315-Invitation.png|Invitation to the reception for the novel at the Village Vanguard in New York on publication day, 15 March 1965.
|File:19660829-Invitation-Screening.png|An invitation to the screening of the film ''An American Dream''.
|File:AAD-Movie-Ad.jpg|Advertisement for the film version of the novel from Warner Brothers Pressbook.
|File:1964-Bookseller.jpg|Cover of the British trade journal, ''The Bookseller'', 26 December 1964, featuring the forthcoming British edition of ''An American Dream'', published by Andre Deutsch.
|File:1964-PW.jpg|Cover of ''Publishers’ Weekly'' featuring the forthcoming Dial Press version of ''An American Dream'', 12 October 1964.
|File:65-7a.jpg|Cover of the third Dell paperback edition, published February 1970.
|File:65-7b.jpg|Paperback.
|File:65-7d.jpg|Paperback.
|File:65-7-Chinese Cover.jpg|Chinese hardcover.
|File:65-7-Vintage Cover.png|Vintage cover.
|File:65-7-Harper Ed.jpg|Harper cover.
|File:NYT AAD Ad-2.jpg|“[[An American Dream Expanded/Major Reviews for a Major Novel|Major Reviews for a Major Novel]]” in the ''NYT''.
|File:PW_May_1965.JPG|Best seller list of the week in ''Publishers Weekly'', May 1965, showing ''[[An American Dream]]'' in No. 6 position.
|File:19640302_Rights_and_Permissions.JPG|Announcement of Warner Brothers studios purchasing the movie rights to ''[[An American Dream]]'', March 2, 1964
|File:19650316 1.JPG|Advertising Copy page 1 of 3
|File:19650316 2.JPG|Advertising Copy page 2 of 3
|File:19650316 3.JPG|Advertising Copy page 3 of 3
|File:19650322.1.jpg|Press Conference ''Publishers Weekly'' March 23, 1965 page 1 of 4
|File:19650322.2.jpg|Press Conference ''Publishers Weekly'' March 23, 1965 page 2 of 4
|File:19650322.3.JPG|Press Conference ''Publishers Weekly'' March 23, 1965 page 3 of 4
|File:19650322.4.JPG|Press Conference ''Publishers Weekly'' March 23, 1965 page 4 of 4
|File:19650322 Publishers Weekly 1.JPG|''Publishers Weekly'' March 22, 1965 page 1 of 6
|File:19650322 Publishers Weekly 2.JPG|''Publishers Weekly'' March 22, 1965 page 2 of 6
|File:19650322 Publishers Weekly 3.JPG|''Publishers Weekly'' March 22, 1965 page 3 of 6
|File:19650322 Publishers Weekly 4.JPG|''Publishers Weekly'' March 22, 1965 page 4 of 6
|File:19650322 Publishers Weekly 5.JPG|''Publishers Weekly'' March 22, 1965 page 5 of 6
|File:19650322 Publishers Weekly 6.JPG|''Publishers Weekly'' March 22, 1965 page 6 of 6
|File:19650401 Herald Tribune.JPG |Mailer hosts party for Jose Torres, ''Herald Tribune'' April 1, 1965 page 1 of 2
|File:19650401.1 Herald Tribune.JPG |Mailer hosts party for Jose Torres, ''Herald Tribune'' April 1, 1965 page 2 of 2
|File:1650403.JPG|''The New Republic'' April 3, 1965
|File:20190302 SOI parts 1.JPG|Scene: Inside an Army Tent in Vietnam March 22, 1965 page 1 of 3
|File:20190302 SOI parts 2.JPG|Scene: Inside an Army Tent in Vietnam March 22, 1965 page 2 of 3
|File:20190302 SOI parts 3.JPG|Scene: Inside an Army Tent in Vietnam March 22, 1965 page 3 of 3
|File:Huffman - Jungian Approach (1).jpg|An outline for James Huffman's presentation on ''An American Dream'' at the American Culture Association's Popular Culture Conference, April 25-28, 1979.
|File:Cover Mock-up-1.jpg|Mock-up cover for ''An American Dream''.
}}
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==Blurbs and Snippets==
{{Gallery
|width=200
|height=200
|align=left
|File:1963-AAD-Snippet.jpg|“I’ll finish my book in another year of bleeding at the typewriter,” Norman Mailer sighed at the Spindletop the other night. (1963)
|File:1963-NYW.jpg|'''Norman Mailer''' has just come into a large chunk of money. Dial, the book publishers, have given him a reported $125,000 for the rights to his as yet untitled and unwritten novel. . . . (1963)
|File:20190302 HarperPlan.JPG|''Harper’s'' plan an anthology of Norman Mailer criticism.
|File:20190302 002 .JPG|John Braine states that “the only first-rate novelist is Norman Mailer” publishing in 1965.
|File:19650130.jpg|Tom Wolfe’s review of ''AAD'' is mentioned in ''Book Week'' on March 14, 1965.
}}
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==Letters==
{{Gallery
|width=200
|height=200
|align=left
|File:19650417 Letter.jpg|Granville Hicks, in his review of Norman Mailer’s ''An American Dream'' [''SR'', March 20], tells us that Mailer’s main character has no reality, the other characters are “dummies,” the writing is sloppy, and the plot is absurd. One might say the same about Dostoevsky’s ''Notes from the Underground''. Perhaps ''An American Dream'' is not a great book, but it is most certainly not a “bad joke.” It contains scenes of great power and pages of brilliant imagery. It holds one’s interest. It is an entertaining book to read. ~W. K. MASON, Madison, Wis.
|File:Trotter Letter 1965.jpg|A letter from Mr. William Trotter to Mr. Wallace expressing his support for Norman Mailer.
|File:19650923-Mary.Bancroft.Letter.JPG|Mary Bancroft offers her strong support for Mailer in this 1965 letter.
|File:Saturday Review BillPowers.jpg|In his letter to the Book Review Editor at the ''Saturday Review'', dated June 5, 1965, Bill Powers responds to criticism that ''An American Dream'' is a "literary hoax" and argues that through murder Rojack places himself "in the position to rebegin his life."
}}
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== Reviews ==
{{Gallery
|width=200
|height=200
|align=left
|File:Buckley_Miami_Herald.JPG|[[There's Hope in Mailer|William F. Buckley, Jr. states]]: “it was {{NM}} who developed the cult of the Hipster—the truly modern American who lets the bleary world go by doing whatever it bloody well likes, because nothing it does can upset the Hipsters’ inexhaustible Cool.” (''The Miami Herald'', September 26, 1965)
|File:Dana_-_North_Am_Review_copy_(1).jpg|Robert Dana's review of ''An American Dream'', published July 1965 in ''The North American Review'', declares the novel to be Mailer's "best and most powerful novel since ''[[The Naked and the Dead]]''" despite what Dana sees as a poor conclusion and a lack of meaning in the main character's actions.
[[File:Lewis Nichols In and Out of books.jpg|thumb|Lewis Nichols In and Out of Books]]
}}
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[[Category:Projects]]

An American Dream Expanded

2019-04-21T21:03:09Z

JVbird: Undo revision 7705 by JVbird (talk)

{{DISPLAYTITLE:''An American Dream'' Expanded}}
{{Aad-tabs}}

{{notice|This project is coming in the spring of 2019. If you’d like to contribute, see the [[Talk:An American Dream Expanded|discussion page]]. }}

[[File:65-7c.jpg|thumb|Dust wrapper of the British edition published by Andre Deutsch on 26 April, 1965.]]
{{cquote|''An American Dream'' is Norman Mailer’s first novel in nine years. He wrote it at a high pitch, each chapter appearing in ''Esquire'' while he was still at work on the next: a method now unusual but common enough among the great novelists of the nineteenth century, which contributed much to the quivering tension of the story.

The theme of challenge suggested by Mailer’s choice of this method is very much a part of the book. His hero challenges the Devil himself. Stephen Rojack kills his wife, lies to the police, is interrogated by them, discovers a woman, his wife’s opposite, in whom he senses the truth and strength he longs for. The ingredients of his story are deliberately those familiar from many a thriller or movie-murder—suspense, sex—but Rojack lives these experiences with a fierce intensity which shatters their popular image and reveals extraordinary meanings behind them. He is a man who believes in God and the Devil, and to whom God is courage, not love. His actions become explosively significant because he feels that any one of them might open the crack through which the Devil’s power, or that of God, could flood in.

Simply on the level of ‘what will happen next?’ ''An American Dream'' grips relentlessly: will the suspicious police pounce on Rojack? Will he and Cherry, his new girl, be able to
establish the love which has begun to grow between them? But beyond this there is the immense exhilaration springing from the boldness and passion with which Norman Mailer tackles his central theme of man as the battleground for God and the Devil.

This is his most exciting book since ''The Naked and the Dead'', which became a modern classic and has sold, over two and a half million copies in the English language.|source=Dust jacket text, British edition, Andre Deutsch, April 1965.}}

==Gallery==
{{Gallery
|width=200
|height=200
|align=left
|File:AAD-Esquire.jpg|Title and opening paragraph of the first installment of ''An American Dream'' in ''Esquire'', January 1964.
|File:AAD-Proofs.jpg|Cover of uncorrected page proof of the Dial Press edition.
|File:65-7.jpg|Front and spine of dust wrapper of the Dial Press edition.
|File:1964 NM by Ann Barry.jpg|Back panel of dust wrapper of the Dial press edition: photograph of Mailer by Anne Barry.
|File:Aad-ad.jpg|Advertisement in the ''New York Times'' for the ''Esquire'' serial version, 22 April 1964.
|File:AAD-Cover-Mockup.jpg|An early ''AAD'' cover mockup.
|File:Saturday Review.jpg|Cover of 20 March 1965 ''Saturday Review'' depicting Mailer.
|File:AAD-Bestsellers.jpg|Best seller list in ''Book Week'', 30 May 1965, showing the novel in No. 10 position.
|File:19650315-Invitation.png|Invitation to the reception for the novel at the Village Vanguard in New York on publication day, 15 March 1965.
|File:19660829-Invitation-Screening.png|An invitation to the screening of the film ''An American Dream''.
|File:AAD-Movie-Ad.jpg|Advertisement for the film version of the novel from Warner Brothers Pressbook.
|File:1964-Bookseller.jpg|Cover of the British trade journal, ''The Bookseller'', 26 December 1964, featuring the forthcoming British edition of ''An American Dream'', published by Andre Deutsch.
|File:1964-PW.jpg|Cover of ''Publishers’ Weekly'' featuring the forthcoming Dial Press version of ''An American Dream'', 12 October 1964.
|File:65-7a.jpg|Cover of the third Dell paperback edition, published February 1970.
|File:65-7b.jpg|Paperback.
|File:65-7d.jpg|Paperback.
|File:65-7-Chinese Cover.jpg|Chinese hardcover.
|File:65-7-Vintage Cover.png|Vintage cover.
|File:65-7-Harper Ed.jpg|Harper cover.
|File:NYT AAD Ad-2.jpg|“[[An American Dream Expanded/Major Reviews for a Major Novel|Major Reviews for a Major Novel]]” in the ''NYT''.
|File:PW_May_1965.JPG|Best seller list of the week in ''Publishers Weekly'', May 1965, showing ''[[An American Dream]]'' in No. 6 position.
|File:19640302_Rights_and_Permissions.JPG|Announcement of Warner Brothers studios purchasing the movie rights to ''[[An American Dream]]'', March 2, 1964
|File:19650316 1.JPG|Advertising Copy page 1 of 3
|File:19650316 2.JPG|Advertising Copy page 2 of 3
|File:19650316 3.JPG|Advertising Copy page 3 of 3
|File:19650322.1.jpg|Press Conference ''Publishers Weekly'' March 23, 1965 page 1 of 4
|File:19650322.2.jpg|Press Conference ''Publishers Weekly'' March 23, 1965 page 2 of 4
|File:19650322.3.JPG|Press Conference ''Publishers Weekly'' March 23, 1965 page 3 of 4
|File:19650322.4.JPG|Press Conference ''Publishers Weekly'' March 23, 1965 page 4 of 4
|File:19650322 Publishers Weekly 1.JPG|''Publishers Weekly'' March 22, 1965 page 1 of 6
|File:19650322 Publishers Weekly 2.JPG|''Publishers Weekly'' March 22, 1965 page 2 of 6
|File:19650322 Publishers Weekly 3.JPG|''Publishers Weekly'' March 22, 1965 page 3 of 6
|File:19650322 Publishers Weekly 4.JPG|''Publishers Weekly'' March 22, 1965 page 4 of 6
|File:19650322 Publishers Weekly 5.JPG|''Publishers Weekly'' March 22, 1965 page 5 of 6
|File:19650322 Publishers Weekly 6.JPG|''Publishers Weekly'' March 22, 1965 page 6 of 6
|File:19650401 Herald Tribune.JPG |Mailer hosts party for Jose Torres, ''Herald Tribune'' April 1, 1965 page 1 of 2
|File:19650401.1 Herald Tribune.JPG |Mailer hosts party for Jose Torres, ''Herald Tribune'' April 1, 1965 page 2 of 2
|File:1650403.JPG|''The New Republic'' April 3, 1965
|File:20190302 SOI parts 1.JPG|Scene: Inside an Army Tent in Vietnam March 22, 1965 page 1 of 3
|File:20190302 SOI parts 2.JPG|Scene: Inside an Army Tent in Vietnam March 22, 1965 page 2 of 3
|File:20190302 SOI parts 3.JPG|Scene: Inside an Army Tent in Vietnam March 22, 1965 page 3 of 3
|File:Huffman - Jungian Approach (1).jpg|An outline for James Huffman's presentation on ''An American Dream'' at the American Culture Association's Popular Culture Conference, April 25-28, 1979.
|File:Cover Mock-up-1.jpg|Mock-up cover for ''An American Dream''.
}}
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==Blurbs and Snippets==
{{Gallery
|width=200
|height=200
|align=left
|File:1963-AAD-Snippet.jpg|“I’ll finish my book in another year of bleeding at the typewriter,” Norman Mailer sighed at the Spindletop the other night. (1963)
|File:1963-NYW.jpg|'''Norman Mailer''' has just come into a large chunk of money. Dial, the book publishers, have given him a reported $125,000 for the rights to his as yet untitled and unwritten novel. . . . (1963)
|File:20190302 HarperPlan.JPG|''Harper’s'' plan an anthology of Norman Mailer criticism.
|File:20190302 002 .JPG|John Braine states that “the only first-rate novelist is Norman Mailer” publishing in 1965.
|File:19650130.jpg|Tom Wolfe’s review of ''AAD'' is mentioned in ''Book Week'' on March 14, 1965.
}}
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==Letters==
{{Gallery
|width=200
|height=200
|align=left
|File:19650417 Letter.jpg|Granville Hicks, in his review of Norman Mailer’s ''An American Dream'' [''SR'', March 20], tells us that Mailer’s main character has no reality, the other characters are “dummies,” the writing is sloppy, and the plot is absurd. One might say the same about Dostoevsky’s ''Notes from the Underground''. Perhaps ''An American Dream'' is not a great book, but it is most certainly not a “bad joke.” It contains scenes of great power and pages of brilliant imagery. It holds one’s interest. It is an entertaining book to read. ~W. K. MASON, Madison, Wis.
|File:Trotter Letter 1965.jpg|A letter from Mr. William Trotter to Mr. Wallace expressing his support for Norman Mailer.
|File:19650923-Mary.Bancroft.Letter.JPG|Mary Bancroft offers her strong support for Mailer in this 1965 letter.
}}
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== Reviews ==
{{Gallery
|width=200
|height=200
|align=left
|File:Buckley_Miami_Herald.JPG|[[There's Hope in Mailer|William F. Buckley, Jr. states]]: “it was {{NM}} who developed the cult of the Hipster—the truly modern American who lets the bleary world go by doing whatever it bloody well likes, because nothing it does can upset the Hipsters’ inexhaustible Cool.” (''The Miami Herald'', September 26, 1965)
|File:Dana_-_North_Am_Review_copy_(1).jpg|Robert Dana's review of ''An American Dream'', published July 1965 in ''The North American Review'', declares the novel to be Mailer's "best and most powerful novel since ''[[The Naked and the Dead]]''" despite what Dana sees as a poor conclusion and a lack of meaning in the main character's actions.
[[File:Lewis Nichols In and Out of books.jpg|thumb|Lewis Nichols In and Out of Books]]
}}
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[[Category:Projects]]

An American Dream Expanded

2019-04-21T21:02:25Z

JVbird: /* Reviews */ link to Dana

{{DISPLAYTITLE:''An American Dream'' Expanded}}
{{Aad-tabs}}

{{notice|This project is coming in the spring of 2019. If you’d like to contribute, see the [[Talk:An American Dream Expanded|discussion page]]. }}

[[File:65-7c.jpg|thumb|Dust wrapper of the British edition published by Andre Deutsch on 26 April, 1965.]]
{{cquote|''An American Dream'' is Norman Mailer’s first novel in nine years. He wrote it at a high pitch, each chapter appearing in ''Esquire'' while he was still at work on the next: a method now unusual but common enough among the great novelists of the nineteenth century, which contributed much to the quivering tension of the story.

The theme of challenge suggested by Mailer’s choice of this method is very much a part of the book. His hero challenges the Devil himself. Stephen Rojack kills his wife, lies to the police, is interrogated by them, discovers a woman, his wife’s opposite, in whom he senses the truth and strength he longs for. The ingredients of his story are deliberately those familiar from many a thriller or movie-murder—suspense, sex—but Rojack lives these experiences with a fierce intensity which shatters their popular image and reveals extraordinary meanings behind them. He is a man who believes in God and the Devil, and to whom God is courage, not love. His actions become explosively significant because he feels that any one of them might open the crack through which the Devil’s power, or that of God, could flood in.

Simply on the level of ‘what will happen next?’ ''An American Dream'' grips relentlessly: will the suspicious police pounce on Rojack? Will he and Cherry, his new girl, be able to
establish the love which has begun to grow between them? But beyond this there is the immense exhilaration springing from the boldness and passion with which Norman Mailer tackles his central theme of man as the battleground for God and the Devil.

This is his most exciting book since ''The Naked and the Dead'', which became a modern classic and has sold, over two and a half million copies in the English language.|source=Dust jacket text, British edition, Andre Deutsch, April 1965.}}

==Gallery==
{{Gallery
|width=200
|height=200
|align=left
|File:AAD-Esquire.jpg|Title and opening paragraph of the first installment of ''An American Dream'' in ''Esquire'', January 1964.
|File:AAD-Proofs.jpg|Cover of uncorrected page proof of the Dial Press edition.
|File:65-7.jpg|Front and spine of dust wrapper of the Dial Press edition.
|File:1964 NM by Ann Barry.jpg|Back panel of dust wrapper of the Dial press edition: photograph of Mailer by Anne Barry.
|File:Aad-ad.jpg|Advertisement in the ''New York Times'' for the ''Esquire'' serial version, 22 April 1964.
|File:AAD-Cover-Mockup.jpg|An early ''AAD'' cover mockup.
|File:Saturday Review.jpg|Cover of 20 March 1965 ''Saturday Review'' depicting Mailer.
|File:AAD-Bestsellers.jpg|Best seller list in ''Book Week'', 30 May 1965, showing the novel in No. 10 position.
|File:19650315-Invitation.png|Invitation to the reception for the novel at the Village Vanguard in New York on publication day, 15 March 1965.
|File:19660829-Invitation-Screening.png|An invitation to the screening of the film ''An American Dream''.
|File:AAD-Movie-Ad.jpg|Advertisement for the film version of the novel from Warner Brothers Pressbook.
|File:1964-Bookseller.jpg|Cover of the British trade journal, ''The Bookseller'', 26 December 1964, featuring the forthcoming British edition of ''An American Dream'', published by Andre Deutsch.
|File:1964-PW.jpg|Cover of ''Publishers’ Weekly'' featuring the forthcoming Dial Press version of ''An American Dream'', 12 October 1964.
|File:65-7a.jpg|Cover of the third Dell paperback edition, published February 1970.
|File:65-7b.jpg|Paperback.
|File:65-7d.jpg|Paperback.
|File:65-7-Chinese Cover.jpg|Chinese hardcover.
|File:65-7-Vintage Cover.png|Vintage cover.
|File:65-7-Harper Ed.jpg|Harper cover.
|File:NYT AAD Ad-2.jpg|“[[An American Dream Expanded/Major Reviews for a Major Novel|Major Reviews for a Major Novel]]” in the ''NYT''.
|File:PW_May_1965.JPG|Best seller list of the week in ''Publishers Weekly'', May 1965, showing ''[[An American Dream]]'' in No. 6 position.
|File:19640302_Rights_and_Permissions.JPG|Announcement of Warner Brothers studios purchasing the movie rights to ''[[An American Dream]]'', March 2, 1964
|File:19650316 1.JPG|Advertising Copy page 1 of 3
|File:19650316 2.JPG|Advertising Copy page 2 of 3
|File:19650316 3.JPG|Advertising Copy page 3 of 3
|File:19650322.1.jpg|Press Conference ''Publishers Weekly'' March 23, 1965 page 1 of 4
|File:19650322.2.jpg|Press Conference ''Publishers Weekly'' March 23, 1965 page 2 of 4
|File:19650322.3.JPG|Press Conference ''Publishers Weekly'' March 23, 1965 page 3 of 4
|File:19650322.4.JPG|Press Conference ''Publishers Weekly'' March 23, 1965 page 4 of 4
|File:19650322 Publishers Weekly 1.JPG|''Publishers Weekly'' March 22, 1965 page 1 of 6
|File:19650322 Publishers Weekly 2.JPG|''Publishers Weekly'' March 22, 1965 page 2 of 6
|File:19650322 Publishers Weekly 3.JPG|''Publishers Weekly'' March 22, 1965 page 3 of 6
|File:19650322 Publishers Weekly 4.JPG|''Publishers Weekly'' March 22, 1965 page 4 of 6
|File:19650322 Publishers Weekly 5.JPG|''Publishers Weekly'' March 22, 1965 page 5 of 6
|File:19650322 Publishers Weekly 6.JPG|''Publishers Weekly'' March 22, 1965 page 6 of 6
|File:19650401 Herald Tribune.JPG |Mailer hosts party for Jose Torres, ''Herald Tribune'' April 1, 1965 page 1 of 2
|File:19650401.1 Herald Tribune.JPG |Mailer hosts party for Jose Torres, ''Herald Tribune'' April 1, 1965 page 2 of 2
|File:1650403.JPG|''The New Republic'' April 3, 1965
|File:20190302 SOI parts 1.JPG|Scene: Inside an Army Tent in Vietnam March 22, 1965 page 1 of 3
|File:20190302 SOI parts 2.JPG|Scene: Inside an Army Tent in Vietnam March 22, 1965 page 2 of 3
|File:20190302 SOI parts 3.JPG|Scene: Inside an Army Tent in Vietnam March 22, 1965 page 3 of 3
|File:Huffman - Jungian Approach (1).jpg|An outline for James Huffman's presentation on ''An American Dream'' at the American Culture Association's Popular Culture Conference, April 25-28, 1979.
|File:Cover Mock-up-1.jpg|Mock-up cover for ''An American Dream''.
}}
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==Blurbs and Snippets==
{{Gallery
|width=200
|height=200
|align=left
|File:1963-AAD-Snippet.jpg|“I’ll finish my book in another year of bleeding at the typewriter,” Norman Mailer sighed at the Spindletop the other night. (1963)
|File:1963-NYW.jpg|'''Norman Mailer''' has just come into a large chunk of money. Dial, the book publishers, have given him a reported $125,000 for the rights to his as yet untitled and unwritten novel. . . . (1963)
|File:20190302 HarperPlan.JPG|''Harper’s'' plan an anthology of Norman Mailer criticism.
|File:20190302 002 .JPG|John Braine states that “the only first-rate novelist is Norman Mailer” publishing in 1965.
|File:19650130.jpg|Tom Wolfe’s review of ''AAD'' is mentioned in ''Book Week'' on March 14, 1965.
}}
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==Letters==
{{Gallery
|width=200
|height=200
|align=left
|File:19650417 Letter.jpg|Granville Hicks, in his review of Norman Mailer’s ''An American Dream'' [''SR'', March 20], tells us that Mailer’s main character has no reality, the other characters are “dummies,” the writing is sloppy, and the plot is absurd. One might say the same about Dostoevsky’s ''Notes from the Underground''. Perhaps ''An American Dream'' is not a great book, but it is most certainly not a “bad joke.” It contains scenes of great power and pages of brilliant imagery. It holds one’s interest. It is an entertaining book to read. ~W. K. MASON, Madison, Wis.
|File:Trotter Letter 1965.jpg|A letter from Mr. William Trotter to Mr. Wallace expressing his support for Norman Mailer.
|File:19650923-Mary.Bancroft.Letter.JPG|Mary Bancroft offers her strong support for Mailer in this 1965 letter.
}}
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== Reviews ==
{{Gallery
|width=200
|height=200
|align=left
|File:Buckley_Miami_Herald.JPG|[[There's Hope in Mailer|William F. Buckley, Jr. states]]: “it was {{NM}} who developed the cult of the Hipster—the truly modern American who lets the bleary world go by doing whatever it bloody well likes, because nothing it does can upset the Hipsters’ inexhaustible Cool.” (''The Miami Herald'', September 26, 1965)
|File:Dana_-_North_Am_Review_copy_(1).jpg|[[w:Robert Dana|Robert Dana's review of ''An American Dream'', published July 1965 in ''The North American Review'', declares the novel to be Mailer's "best and most powerful novel since ''[[The Naked and the Dead]]''" despite what Dana sees as a poor conclusion and a lack of meaning in the main character's actions.
|File:Lewis Nichols In and Out of books.jpg|Lewis Nichols In and Out of Books
}}
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An American Dream Expanded

2019-04-21T20:58:25Z

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{{DISPLAYTITLE:''An American Dream'' Expanded}}
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{{notice|This project is coming in the spring of 2019. If you’d like to contribute, see the [[Talk:An American Dream Expanded|discussion page]]. }}

[[File:65-7c.jpg|thumb|Dust wrapper of the British edition published by Andre Deutsch on 26 April, 1965.]]
{{cquote|''An American Dream'' is Norman Mailer’s first novel in nine years. He wrote it at a high pitch, each chapter appearing in ''Esquire'' while he was still at work on the next: a method now unusual but common enough among the great novelists of the nineteenth century, which contributed much to the quivering tension of the story.

The theme of challenge suggested by Mailer’s choice of this method is very much a part of the book. His hero challenges the Devil himself. Stephen Rojack kills his wife, lies to the police, is interrogated by them, discovers a woman, his wife’s opposite, in whom he senses the truth and strength he longs for. The ingredients of his story are deliberately those familiar from many a thriller or movie-murder—suspense, sex—but Rojack lives these experiences with a fierce intensity which shatters their popular image and reveals extraordinary meanings behind them. He is a man who believes in God and the Devil, and to whom God is courage, not love. His actions become explosively significant because he feels that any one of them might open the crack through which the Devil’s power, or that of God, could flood in.

Simply on the level of ‘what will happen next?’ ''An American Dream'' grips relentlessly: will the suspicious police pounce on Rojack? Will he and Cherry, his new girl, be able to
establish the love which has begun to grow between them? But beyond this there is the immense exhilaration springing from the boldness and passion with which Norman Mailer tackles his central theme of man as the battleground for God and the Devil.

This is his most exciting book since ''The Naked and the Dead'', which became a modern classic and has sold, over two and a half million copies in the English language.|source=Dust jacket text, British edition, Andre Deutsch, April 1965.}}

==Gallery==
{{Gallery
|width=200
|height=200
|align=left
|File:AAD-Esquire.jpg|Title and opening paragraph of the first installment of ''An American Dream'' in ''Esquire'', January 1964.
|File:AAD-Proofs.jpg|Cover of uncorrected page proof of the Dial Press edition.
|File:65-7.jpg|Front and spine of dust wrapper of the Dial Press edition.
|File:1964 NM by Ann Barry.jpg|Back panel of dust wrapper of the Dial press edition: photograph of Mailer by Anne Barry.
|File:Aad-ad.jpg|Advertisement in the ''New York Times'' for the ''Esquire'' serial version, 22 April 1964.
|File:AAD-Cover-Mockup.jpg|An early ''AAD'' cover mockup.
|File:Saturday Review.jpg|Cover of 20 March 1965 ''Saturday Review'' depicting Mailer.
|File:AAD-Bestsellers.jpg|Best seller list in ''Book Week'', 30 May 1965, showing the novel in No. 10 position.
|File:19650315-Invitation.png|Invitation to the reception for the novel at the Village Vanguard in New York on publication day, 15 March 1965.
|File:19660829-Invitation-Screening.png|An invitation to the screening of the film ''An American Dream''.
|File:AAD-Movie-Ad.jpg|Advertisement for the film version of the novel from Warner Brothers Pressbook.
|File:1964-Bookseller.jpg|Cover of the British trade journal, ''The Bookseller'', 26 December 1964, featuring the forthcoming British edition of ''An American Dream'', published by Andre Deutsch.
|File:1964-PW.jpg|Cover of ''Publishers’ Weekly'' featuring the forthcoming Dial Press version of ''An American Dream'', 12 October 1964.
|File:65-7a.jpg|Cover of the third Dell paperback edition, published February 1970.
|File:65-7b.jpg|Paperback.
|File:65-7d.jpg|Paperback.
|File:65-7-Chinese Cover.jpg|Chinese hardcover.
|File:65-7-Vintage Cover.png|Vintage cover.
|File:65-7-Harper Ed.jpg|Harper cover.
|File:NYT AAD Ad-2.jpg|“[[An American Dream Expanded/Major Reviews for a Major Novel|Major Reviews for a Major Novel]]” in the ''NYT''.
|File:PW_May_1965.JPG|Best seller list of the week in ''Publishers Weekly'', May 1965, showing ''[[An American Dream]]'' in No. 6 position.
|File:19640302_Rights_and_Permissions.JPG|Announcement of Warner Brothers studios purchasing the movie rights to ''[[An American Dream]]'', March 2, 1964
|File:19650316 1.JPG|Advertising Copy page 1 of 3
|File:19650316 2.JPG|Advertising Copy page 2 of 3
|File:19650316 3.JPG|Advertising Copy page 3 of 3
|File:19650322.1.jpg|Press Conference ''Publishers Weekly'' March 23, 1965 page 1 of 4
|File:19650322.2.jpg|Press Conference ''Publishers Weekly'' March 23, 1965 page 2 of 4
|File:19650322.3.JPG|Press Conference ''Publishers Weekly'' March 23, 1965 page 3 of 4
|File:19650322.4.JPG|Press Conference ''Publishers Weekly'' March 23, 1965 page 4 of 4
|File:19650322 Publishers Weekly 1.JPG|''Publishers Weekly'' March 22, 1965 page 1 of 6
|File:19650322 Publishers Weekly 2.JPG|''Publishers Weekly'' March 22, 1965 page 2 of 6
|File:19650322 Publishers Weekly 3.JPG|''Publishers Weekly'' March 22, 1965 page 3 of 6
|File:19650322 Publishers Weekly 4.JPG|''Publishers Weekly'' March 22, 1965 page 4 of 6
|File:19650322 Publishers Weekly 5.JPG|''Publishers Weekly'' March 22, 1965 page 5 of 6
|File:19650322 Publishers Weekly 6.JPG|''Publishers Weekly'' March 22, 1965 page 6 of 6
|File:19650401 Herald Tribune.JPG |Mailer hosts party for Jose Torres, ''Herald Tribune'' April 1, 1965 page 1 of 2
|File:19650401.1 Herald Tribune.JPG |Mailer hosts party for Jose Torres, ''Herald Tribune'' April 1, 1965 page 2 of 2
|File:1650403.JPG|''The New Republic'' April 3, 1965
|File:20190302 SOI parts 1.JPG|Scene: Inside an Army Tent in Vietnam March 22, 1965 page 1 of 3
|File:20190302 SOI parts 2.JPG|Scene: Inside an Army Tent in Vietnam March 22, 1965 page 2 of 3
|File:20190302 SOI parts 3.JPG|Scene: Inside an Army Tent in Vietnam March 22, 1965 page 3 of 3
|File:Huffman - Jungian Approach (1).jpg|An outline for James Huffman's presentation on ''An American Dream'' at the American Culture Association's Popular Culture Conference, April 25-28, 1979.
|File:Cover Mock-up-1.jpg|Mock-up cover for ''An American Dream''.
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==Blurbs and Snippets==
{{Gallery
|width=200
|height=200
|align=left
|File:1963-AAD-Snippet.jpg|“I’ll finish my book in another year of bleeding at the typewriter,” Norman Mailer sighed at the Spindletop the other night. (1963)
|File:1963-NYW.jpg|'''Norman Mailer''' has just come into a large chunk of money. Dial, the book publishers, have given him a reported $125,000 for the rights to his as yet untitled and unwritten novel. . . . (1963)
|File:20190302 HarperPlan.JPG|''Harper’s'' plan an anthology of Norman Mailer criticism.
|File:20190302 002 .JPG|John Braine states that “the only first-rate novelist is Norman Mailer” publishing in 1965.
|File:19650130.jpg|Tom Wolfe’s review of ''AAD'' is mentioned in ''Book Week'' on March 14, 1965.
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==Letters==
{{Gallery
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|align=left
|File:19650417 Letter.jpg|Granville Hicks, in his review of Norman Mailer’s ''An American Dream'' [''SR'', March 20], tells us that Mailer’s main character has no reality, the other characters are “dummies,” the writing is sloppy, and the plot is absurd. One might say the same about Dostoevsky’s ''Notes from the Underground''. Perhaps ''An American Dream'' is not a great book, but it is most certainly not a “bad joke.” It contains scenes of great power and pages of brilliant imagery. It holds one’s interest. It is an entertaining book to read. ~W. K. MASON, Madison, Wis.
|File:Trotter Letter 1965.jpg|A letter from Mr. William Trotter to Mr. Wallace expressing his support for Norman Mailer.
|File:19650923-Mary.Bancroft.Letter.JPG|Mary Bancroft offers her strong support for Mailer in this 1965 letter.
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== Reviews ==
{{Gallery
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|File:Buckley_Miami_Herald.JPG|[[There's Hope in Mailer|William F. Buckley, Jr. states]]: “it was {{NM}} who developed the cult of the Hipster—the truly modern American who lets the bleary world go by doing whatever it bloody well likes, because nothing it does can upset the Hipsters’ inexhaustible Cool.” (''The Miami Herald'', September 26, 1965)
|File:Dana_-_North_Am_Review_copy_(1).jpg|Robert Dana's review of ''An American Dream'', published July 1965 in ''The North American Review'', declares the novel to be Mailer's "best and most powerful novel since ''[[The Naked and the Dead]]''" despite what Dana sees as a poor conclusion and a lack of meaning in the main character's actions.
[[File:Lewis Nichols In and Out of books.jpg|thumb|Lewis Nichols In and Out of Books]]
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Talk:An American Dream Expanded

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Louis and Moos Mailer, September 25, 1966

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{{Letterhead start|styles = margin: 2em 2em 2em 2em}}

::::::::::::::::::::565 Commercial Street
::::::::::::::::::::Provincetown, Massachusetts
::::::::::::::::::::September 25, 1966

Dear Louis and Moos,

I haven’t written in ages. Please forgive me for not answering your fine letters, but this summer’s been unbelievable. I haven’t worked so hard in years. I got going at a great rate on a new novel and then just about the time I was half way through, everything in the scheme of things diverted me over to an old adaptation of ''[[The Deer Park]]'', which I rewrote and changed from a five-hour play to a two-hour play.<ref>The first stage version of ''The Deer Park'', in two acts, was presented at Act IV, a Provincetown Theater, in August 1966, with [[w:Beverly Bentley|Beverly Bentley]] as Lulu Myers.</ref> We did it up here in Provincetown in a theater Beverly helped to start (she is, by the way, a superb actress—woe is me—I’m not used to other talent in the family), and the play turned out well enough to be moved to New York. So we’re going to put it in on Off-Broadway this winter and if all goes well, it might be exciting, indeed. I have some hopes at any rate. As for the rest, all is well. Mother’s recovered completely from the operation, which proved, of course, not to be necessary—when will people finally realize that medicine exists first for the sake of doctors and their beastly hospitals. ''[[Cannibals and Christians]]'' came out and, to my surprise, received fairly good reviews.<ref>''Cannibals and Christians'', Mailer’s third miscellany, was published by Dial on 29 August 1966.</ref> If Dad hasn’t taken care of it, I’m going to make certain a copy gets to you.

As for the boys, [[Michael Mailer|Michael]] is all box-office, prima donna, narcissistic, brilliant, spoiled, electric, frighteningly sexy, a complete self-starter, and [[w:Steven Mailer|Steve]]<ref>Beverly gave birth to Stephen McLeod Mailer, their second son, on 10 March 1966.</ref> all attention and reaction and soft smiles and chuckles and fun. They’re going to make a great pair, knock on wood, as my mother would say.

As for the movie, ''An American Dream'', don’t ask. An absolute disaster. My only consolation is that I had nothing to do with the makings of it, except for the tarty action of taking a large sum of money in sale from a large movie studio, for which I had no respect.

Give my best to Basil,<ref>Basil was the son of Louis and Moos.</ref> Beverly sends love,<br />
::::::::::::::::::::Norman Mailer
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Yale M. Udoff, September 24, 1966

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{{Letterhead start|styles = margin: 2em 2em 2em 2em}}

::::::::::::::::::::565 Commercial Street
::::::::::::::::::::Provincetown, Massachusetts
::::::::::::::::::::September 24, 1966

Dear Yale,<ref>[[w:Yale Udoff|Udoff]] was acquainted with both {{NM}} and Mann Rubin.</ref>

Thanks for your letter. Tell [[w:Mann Rubin|Mann Rubin]] I’d like to see his original screenplay of ''[[An American Dream]]'' in order to get a better idea of how and where [[w:Warner Bros.|Warner’s]] fucked it.

::::::::::::::::::::Best, etc.,<br />
::::::::::::::::::::Norman Mailer
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Roger Shattuck, June 8, 1965

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{{Letterhead start|styles = margin: 2em 2em 2em 2em}}

::::::::::::::::::::142 Columbia Heights<br />
::::::::::::::::::::Brooklyn 1, New York<br />
::::::::::::::::::::June 8, 1965

Dear Roger,<ref>Mailer met [[w:Roger Shattuck|Roger Shattuck]], the art critic, in Brooklyn in the 1950s.</ref>

I didn’t mind the review in the ''Village Voice''<ref>The review in the ''Village Voice'' appeared in 1963.</ref>—I naturally thought it was unduly critical, but since I have two attitudes about the novel, thinking on some days that it’s a marvelous piece of crap and on others that it’s the only thing new anybody has done since god knows when, since ''[[w:Catch-22|Catch-22]]'' or ''[[w:Studs Lonigan|Studs Lonigan]]'', or Christ, since ''[[w:The Sun Also Rises|The Sun Also Rises]]''. I read reviews with interest now, looking for a clue. Anyway, yours was interesting.

The idea of the translations intrigues me, but I don’t know yet where or if I would fit. My best language by far is French, only I’ve no desire to translate anything in that language since my French is not nearly good enough. I’ve a smattering of Spanish [and], would like to translate [[w:Federico García Lorca|Garcia Lorca]]’s “Lament for Ignacio Sanchez Mejias.”<ref>Mailer and his daughter [[Susan Mailer|Susan]] translated and published “Lament for Ignacio Sanchez Mejias” by Federico Garcia Lorca (1898-1936) in ''The Poetry Bag'' (winter 1967-68).</ref> I read a translation Spender<ref>[[w:Stephen Spender|Stephen Spender]], the poet, was editor of the British publication ''Queen Magazine'' in the early 1960s. He published some of Mailer’s poems there in April 1962.</ref> made of that poem once and knew after going through twenty lines that I could do better with my left hand. Still, that isn’t really my heart’s desire, in fact I don’t know that yet. I suspect I’d rather try translating something in a language I know hardly at all. Some early Goethe,<ref>[[w:Johann Wolfgang von Goethe|Johann Wolfgang von Goethe]], the German man of letters, is greatly admired by Mailer.</ref> or some Latin or Greek. At any rate, Roger, let me think about this for a period, and remind me about this in six months perhaps. You see, right now I’m getting started on another novel, and so certainly don’t want to get into any of this.<ref>This is the “big book” Mailer had been trying to write since 1959. He mentions it in several subsequent letters, but it was abandoned later in the summer when he shifted to work on a stage version of ''[[67.13|The Deer Park]]''.</ref>

Last thought. A guy named Bud Shrake is planning to open a bookstore in Austin, and got a half promise from me to go down for the opening. Perhaps we could work something up with the kids at the same time. ''Only'' for four or five days on a campus is not my idea of heaven, since all the college kids I know or have ever met seem to do nothing but ask questions, nine-tenths of them the sort which can be answered by IBM cards, and I always feel like a decrepit machine with burned-out fuses by the time I get away. It’s one thing to live with these kids all year, every year, that I imagine can be just as good as anything else, but, Roger, I don’t know if you have any idea of what it’s like to take them on for twenty-four hours, or seventy-two. No matter, it looks as if we’ll have something to discuss in the fall. Right now I’m off to Provincetown for four months of good work, I hope.

::::::::::::::::::::Give my best to Nora,<br />
::::::::::::::::::::Norman
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Jason Epstein, March 25, 1965

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{{NMletter}}

{{Letterhead start|styles = margin: 2em 2em 2em 2em}}

::::::::::::::::::::142 Columbia Heights<br />
::::::::::::::::::::Brooklyn 1, New York<br />
::::::::::::::::::::March 25, 1965

Dear Jason,<ref>[[w:Jason Epstein|Epstein]] was the longtime editorial director at [[w:Random House|Random House]], where he was Mailer’s editor after Mailer left [[w:Little, Brown and Company|Little, Brown]] for Random House in 1984. He is also a founder of the ''New York Review of Books'' and the [[w:Library of America|Library of America]].</ref>

Your letter was fine, and I’m glad you wrote it to me, for it was clear as well, and so helps to explain why many people don’t like the book. I’ll not try to answer it here except to say that Rojack is neither mad nor sane, but in that extreme state of fatigue and emotional exhaustion where the senses are crystal clear and paranoia substitutes its vertical salience for the horizontal measure of daily reason, and everything takes place somewhere between a fever and a dream. If the action is big enough, one could even feel clear-headed and purposeful in the midst of all this. I think I may have made the error of not emphasizing this condition, of even not writing a small essay about what it was like. It is, after all, not insanity but an [[w:existentialism|existential state]], but I may have been wrong in assuming that people would recognize it as equivalent to some kind of a crisis in their own lives. Philip,<ref>[[w:Philip Rahv|Philip Rahv]], the literary critic, wrote his negative review for the 25 March 1965 issue of the ''New York Review of Books''.</ref> after all, and Stanley Hyman,<ref>[[w:Stanley Edgar Hyman|Stanley Edgar Hyman]] wrote a negative review of ''[[An American Dream]]'' for ''The New Leader'', appearing on 15 March 1965.</ref> seem to give no sense at all of knowing what it is like to be on a three-day bat with something awful behind you and something fearful coming up. One thing is certain so far. This novel has not two bits worth of attraction for intellectuals, our kind of intellectuals, which leads me to suspect that it is either considerably better or considerably less good than I think it is.

::::::::::::::::::::Sincerely,<br />
::::::::::::::::::::Norman
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Jason Epstein, March 25, 1965

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{{NMletter}}

{{Letterhead start|styles = margin: 2em 2em 2em 2em}}

::::::::::::::::::::142 Columbia Heights<br />
::::::::::::::::::::Brooklyn 1, New York<br />
::::::::::::::::::::March 25, 1965

Dear Jason,<ref>[[w:Jason Epstein|Epstein]] was the longtime editorial director at Random House, where he was Mailer’s editor after Mailer left Little, Brown for Random House in 1984. He is also a founder of the ''New York Review of Books'' and the [[w:Library of America|Library of America]].</ref>

Your letter was fine, and I’m glad you wrote it to me, for it was clear as well, and so helps to explain why many people don’t like the book. I’ll not try to answer it here except to say that Rojack is neither mad nor sane, but in that extreme state of fatigue and emotional exhaustion where the senses are crystal clear and paranoia substitutes its vertical salience for the horizontal measure of daily reason, and everything takes place somewhere between a fever and a dream. If the action is big enough, one could even feel clear-headed and purposeful in the midst of all this. I think I may have made the error of not emphasizing this condition, of even not writing a small essay about what it was like. It is, after all, not insanity but an [[w:existentialism|existential state]], but I may have been wrong in assuming that people would recognize it as equivalent to some kind of a crisis in their own lives. Philip,<ref>[[w:Philip Rahv|Philip Rahv]], the literary critic, wrote his negative review for the 25 March 1965 issue of the ''New York Review of Books''.</ref> after all, and Stanley Hyman,<ref>[[w:Stanley Edgar Hyman|Stanley Edgar Hyman]] wrote a negative review of ''[[An American Dream]]'' for ''The New Leader'', appearing on 15 March 1965.</ref> seem to give no sense at all of knowing what it is like to be on a three-day bat with something awful behind you and something fearful coming up. One thing is certain so far. This novel has not two bits worth of attraction for intellectuals, our kind of intellectuals, which leads me to suspect that it is either considerably better or considerably less good than I think it is.

::::::::::::::::::::Sincerely,<br />
::::::::::::::::::::Norman
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