After Olivier Nora's dismissal, writers leave Grasset publishing house

Following the dismissal of editorial director Olivier Nora, several writers announced their departure from Grasset publishing house, the historic Paris publisher.

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This exodus reflects internal tensions over editorial direction and management of relationships with prestigious authors.

The departure of major writers weakens the publisher's catalog and illustrates a governance crisis in the French publishing sector.

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