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More than 100 authors have left the publishing house Grasset in an ideological dispute, expressing support for editor Olivier Nora, who was dismissed by Hachette Livre, citing an "unacceptable violation of editorial independence."
Olivier Nora, the long-serving CEO of Grasset publishing house, was dismissed, a move seen as further evidence of billionaire Vincent Bolloré's tightening control over France's leading publishing group Hachette Livre.
L’écrivain a affirmé ce mardi 17 mars dans une tribune au Monde avoir quitté son éditeur historique lui reprochant sa stratégie diplomatique.
More than 100 prominent authors have collectively left the French publishing house Grasset in protest against its new owner, billionaire Vincent Bolloré. The exodus was sparked by the firing of CEO Olivier Nora and concerns over Bolloré's perceived right-wing ideological influence on the company.
Olivier Nora is stepping down as CEO of Grasset, a position he held for 26 years, with reports indicating a disagreement with the Hachette group over the publication date of a book by Boualem Sansal.
L’écrivain franco-algérien a décidé de quitter sa maison d’édition historique, Gallimard, qui a exprimé sa « déception » et sa « tristesse ».
Olivier Nora, the former CEO of Grasset, is reportedly considering various options to continue his career in the publishing industry, with potential paths including Editis or Les Nouveaux Éditeurs.
Algerian-French writer Boualem Sansal has switched from Gallimard to Grasset publishers after his release from prison, stating the decision is personal rather than political.