Irène Lindon
Irène Lindon | |
|---|---|
| Born | 5 April 1949 Paris, France |
| Died | 7 December 2025 (aged 76) Paris, France |
| Education | University of Paris (BPhil) |
| Occupation | Publisher |
Irène Lindon (French: [iʁɛn lɛ̃dɔ̃]; 5 April 1949 – 7 December 2025) was a French publisher.[1]
After her studies in philosophy at the University of Paris, she began working for Les Éditions de Minuit, which was directed by her father, Jérôme Lindon.[2] Following her father's death in 2001, she took over at the helm of the publisher, bringing along writers such as Vincent Almendros, Julia Deck, and Pauline Delabroy-Allard.[3] She retired in 2021 and was succeeded by Thomas Simonnet.[2]
Lindon died in Paris on 7 December 2025 at the age of 76.[4]
References
- ^ Philippe, Elisabeth (9 December 2025). "Irène Lindon, figure des prestigieuses éditions de Minuit, est morte". Le Nouvel Obs (in French). Retrieved 19 December 2025.
- ^ a b Leyris, Raphaëlle (10 December 2025). "Irène Lindon, ancienne directrice et pilier des Editions de Minuit, est morte". Le Monde (in French). Retrieved 19 December 2025.
- ^ Tanette, Sylvie (9 December 2025). "Irène Lindon, figure défricheuse majeure de l'édition, s'est éteinte". Les Inrockuptibles (in French). Retrieved 19 December 2025.
- ^ Roussel, Frédérique (9 December 2025). "Laurent Mauvignier après la mort d'Irène Lindon : «L'écriture était en elle, c'était son ADN»". Libération (in French). Retrieved 19 December 2025.