[2] With an inheritance from his family, Wheeler bought a small printing press, and with Barbara Harrison, established Harrison of Paris, specializing in limited-edition books; they published in total thirteen books, including two works by Wheeler's partner, Wescott.

The last book published by Harrison of Paris was Hacienda by Katherine Anne Porter.

When We Were Three: The Travel Albums of George Platt Lynes, Monroe Wheeler, and Glenway Wescott, 1925–1935 was published in 1998.

[8] Lynes ended his relationship with Wheeler and Wescott in 1943 to be with his studio assistant, George Tichenor.

[11] Wheeler died in New York City in 1988, but his ashes were buried with Wescott and this latter family at Haymeadows.