Who is hiding behind Elena Ferrante’s pseudonym? Barely out, the last book of the Italian novelist, "L'enfant perdue", has risen to the top of the sales in France. The commentary on images of Naples alternates with interviews with Italian and French readers and Alfredo SAITTO, Italian journalist.
On the set of Apostrophes, interviewed by Bernard PIVOT, John LE CARRÉ explains why he chose this pseudonym. He had to borrow a pen name because he belonged to the secret service when he started writing. He tells the choice of his name.
On the set of the newspaper, the photographer JR explains why he wears a hat, black glasses and this pseudonym. His camouflage allows him to remain anonymous and especially independent.
Interviewed by Yves MOUROUSI, Georges SIMENON tells why he had to borrow pseudonyms in his debut. He then wrote popular novels or magazines that required several signatures...
The mystery Ajar is finally clarified: Romain Gary was the author of the books signed Émile Ajar. It is Paul PAVLOWITCH, little cousin of Romain Gary, who, for six years, lent his personality to the creation of Ajar. Bernard PIVOT asks him why he accepted this role.
Pierre DUMAYET talks with Raymond QUENEAU about his books "On est toujours trop bon avec les femmes" and "Journal intime de Sally Mara" signed by the pseudonym Sally Mara.