Eighty authors have come together in a collective effort to stage what they call an "act of resistance" against Vincent Bolloré, a far-right billionaire who exerts significant influence over France’s publishing industry. Their collaborative work, titled La grande évasion, was published on Thursday, September 10, by the Buchet Chastel publishing house. The book documents three months of literary and cultural resistance, beginning with the dismissal of Olivier Nora, a well-known editor at the Grasset publishing house, which is owned by Bolloré’s media group. The dismissal of Olivier Nora sparked widespread concern among writers and intellectuals, who viewed it as an attack on editorial independence and freedom of expression. In response, a group of authors decided to take a stand by creating a collective work that would highlight the growing tensions within the publishing world. La grande évasion is not just a book—it is a symbolic gesture aimed at challenging the increasing control that Bolloré and his companies have over the media and cultural landscape in France. Vincent Bolloré, a prominent businessman and media mogul, has been a controversial figure in French public life due to his political affiliations and his influence over major media outlets. His companies, including the Lagardère Group, have long been involved in publishing, television, and radio. Critics argue that his growing power threatens the diversity of voices in the media and publishing sectors, leading to calls for greater transparency and independence in these industries. The publication of La grande évasion has been met with both praise and scrutiny. Supporters view it as a bold move to defend editorial freedom, while others question the effectiveness of such symbolic acts in the face of corporate power. Nonetheless, the book has sparked a broader conversation about the role of authors and publishers in resisting what many see as the erosion of cultural autonomy in France.