One hundred forty authors leave Grasset after forced departure of Olivier Nora
More than one hundred forty writers, including Vanessa Springora, Virginie Despentes and Franck Thilliez, leave publishing house Grasset in protest against the dismissal of Olivier Nora, its historic director.
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This collective resignation follows a decision by Vincent Bolloré, owner of the Hachette group to which Grasset belongs, described by authors as an "ideological war".
Writers denounce an attack on editorial freedom and refuse to be "hostages" to conflicts between owners.
The mass departure severely affects the credibility and appeal of the century-old publishing house.
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