Bolloré's Grasset Publishing House in Crisis as 115 Authors Walk Out
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- Category: Europe
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-16 15:34 UTC
- Sources: France 24 English
More than 100 authors have announced they will leave French publishing imprint Grasset following the surprise departure of its long-time CEO. The exodus is linked to billionaire Vincent Bolloré's growing influence over the house, as he continues to reshape France's media landscape.
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