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Founded by Gérard Lebovici in 1969.1
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French publisher
Champ Libre is a French publisher founded in 1969 by Gérard Lebovici in Paris. The name is taken from a phrase which means "free field" (the way is clear). In 1984, after the assassination of Gérard Lebovici, Champ Libre changed its name and became Éditions Gérard Lebovici as an hommage.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0
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Champ Libre is a French publisher founded in 1969 by Gérard Lebovici in Paris. The name is taken from a phrase which means "free field" (the way is clear).2
Founded by Gérard Lebovici in 1969.1
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