More than 100 authors have announced their departure from the prominent French publishing house Grasset following the acquisition of its parent company by billionaire Vincent Bolloré. The mass exodus, involving 115 writers, stems from concerns regarding editorial independence and the potential for political influence under the new ownership of the Vivendi group. By terminating their contracts, the authors aim to protest the consolidation of media power and protect the diversity of the French literary landscape from perceived corporate interference.
- A total of 115 authors have officially cut ties with the Grasset publishing house.
- The move follows the acquisition of Hachette, Grasset’s parent company, by Vincent Bolloré’s Vivendi group.
- Writers expressed significant concerns over the preservation of editorial independence and intellectual freedom.
- The authors issued a collective statement emphasizing the need to protect the literary industry from specific political and corporate agendas.
- This mass departure highlights growing tensions in the French media landscape due to increasing corporate consolidation.
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