Arthur Postpones Book Release Following Olivier Nora's Ouster from Grasset
French television host and producer Arthur Essebag has announced the postponement of his upcoming book, 'Even the Night Doesn’t Want Me,' originally scheduled for release in late May 2026 by publishing house Grasset. This decision follows the controversial dismissal of Grasset’s long-standing CEO, Olivier Nora, by the Hachette Livre group, which is owned by billionaire Vincent Bolloré. Nora’s departure has triggered a significant backlash within the literary community, with 115 prominent authors, including Virginie Despentes and Frédéric Beigbeder, signing a letter condemning the move as an attack on editorial independence. Arthur cited his close professional relationship with Nora and editor Christophe Bataille, who guided him through his previous work, 'I Lost a Bedouin in Paris.' In a statement on Instagram, Arthur expressed that recent developments affecting the team he had grown attached to necessitated delaying the sequel's publication. The incident highlights growing tensions between major media conglomerates and creative professionals regarding editorial autonomy in France.
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Arthur Postpones Book Release Following Olivier Nora's Ouster from Grasset
French television host and producer Arthur Essebag has announced the postponement of his upcoming book, 'Even the Night Doesn’t Want Me,' originally scheduled for release in late May 2026 by publishing house Grasset. This decision follows the controversial dismissal of Grasset’s long-standing CEO, Olivier Nora, by the Hachette Livre group, which is owned by billionaire Vincent Bolloré. Nora’s departure has triggered a significant backlash within the literary community, with 115 prominent authors, including Virginie Despentes and Frédéric Beigbeder, signing a letter condemning the move as an attack on editorial independence. Arthur cited his close professional relationship with Nora and editor Christophe Bataille, who guided him through his previous work, 'I Lost a Bedouin in Paris.' In a statement on Instagram, Arthur expressed that recent developments affecting the team he had grown attached to necessitated delaying the sequel's publication. The incident highlights growing tensions between major media conglomerates and creative professionals regarding editorial autonomy in France.
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