Olivier Nora, who recently departed from the French publishing house Grasset, is establishing his own publishing company, 'Olivier Nora Éditions,' with the first titles expected in October.

Franco-Algerian writer Boualem Sansal, who recently moved to Grasset from Gallimard, stated he feels "super good" at his new publisher despite the eviction of CEO Olivier Nora, noting he was concerned by author protests at the group.

Nearly 200 French authors have expressed their intention to leave the Grasset publishing house following the dismissal of its chief, Olivier Nora, highlighting their dependence on publishers for rights.

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.

Olivier Nora is launching his own publishing house, with the first two books scheduled for release in October 2026. These initial publications will include "Mémoires provisoires" by Bernard-Henri Lévy and "Sermons sous les décombres" by Delphine Horvilleur.

Olivier Nora, a prominent French publisher, was dismissed from Grasset publishing house in mid-April after decades of work, leading to an open letter from approximately 200 French authors expressing their dissatisfaction and concerns.

Nearly 80 authors from Grasset Jeunesse have called for respect for "freedom of creation" and the establishment of a "conscience clause" in publishing, following the departure of CEO Olivier Nora.

The controversial dismissal of Olivier Nora from the Grasset publishing house has reportedly led to an unprecedented exodus of over 100 writers in protest. This event has brought together authors who are typically independent, creating a significant stir in the literary world.

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.

After being abruptly dismissed from Grasset by Bolloré, veteran editor Olivier Nora has founded a new publishing imprint, named Bartleby, and brought author Bernard-Henri Lévy to his new venture.

Sociologist Gisèle Sapiro criticized Vincent Bolloré's strategy of acquiring media and publishing houses, asserting that his aim is to transform them into propaganda tools, citing the dismissal of Grasset publisher Olivier Nora as an example.

The recent dismissal of Olivier Nora and the disclosure of his earnings have brought increased scrutiny to the opaque financial workings and median salaries within the French publishing sector.

More than 170 authors have declared their intention to leave the Grasset publishing house following the removal of publisher Olivier Nora by ultra-conservative media mogul Vincent Bolloré. The authors refuse to be "hostages of an ideological war."

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.