48.7

“The Naked Are Fanatics and the Dead Don’t Care.” Article-interview by Louise Levitas. New York Star, 22 August, Sec. M, pp. 3-5. Shortly after returning from Europe, Mailer discusses how he used his Army experience for 48.2, and the “growing hysteria” about a war with Russia. Longest interview given by Mailer until 1955. Accompanied by excerpt from 48.2. Rpt: 88.6.