French billionaire Bollore sparks turmoil at top publisher Grasset
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French billionaire Vincent Bollore is causing turmoil at publisher Grasset, leading to criticism from authors.
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French conservative billionaire Vincent Bollore is facing criticism from dozens of authors at his flagship publishing brand, Grasset, amid turmoil at the company. This follows the abrupt departure of Olivier Nora, who had headed Grasset for 26 years, reportedly after being sacked by Bollore over a book disagreement. Bollore is actively reshaping France's media landscape, acquiring various TV, radio, and newspaper companies. The 74-year-old businessman is known for his proximity to far-right figures, and the upheaval at Grasset mirrors similar events at his other media acquisitions.
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