A collective work titled “La Grande Evasion” (“The Great Escape”), set to be published on September 10th by Buchet-Chastel, details the experiences of authors who left Grasset following the removal of Olivier Nora. The book explores the writers’ relationships with their former publisher, Grasset, and reflects on the isolating nature of their profession – describing it as remaining at home for months in front of a screen. The authors recount their reasons for departing after the changes in leadership at Grasset, which is now owned by Vincent Bolloré. “La Grande Evasion” offers insight into the anxieties and considerations authors face when navigating shifts within the publishing industry. The work promises a candid look at the creative process and the challenges of being a writer in the current landscape. It highlights a sense of displacement felt by those who chose to leave Grasset.