Louis Valentin
French writer (1930–2010)
Louis Valentin (10 September 1930 – 3 May 2010), born Louis Valentine, was a French journalist, novelist, and screenwriter. He was born in Gap, Hautes-Alpes, and he lived in France until his death at Antibes.
He collaborated in several magazines: Paris Match, Lui and Marie-Claire. He lent his pen to many personalities, among which were Princess Soraya Esfandiary-Bakhtiari, Line Renaud and Marina Picasso. He was also the author of more personal works, in particular Chemin de Provence, in which he describes with humor and tenderness the occupation of France through the eyes of a child.
With characteristic versatility, Louis Valentine was press attaché for the musical comedy Hair, author of screenplays of films for television and the series, with his long-time collaborator Jean-Pierre Richard: Bonne fête maman (Happy Mother's Day), Marie Galante and Alice boit du petit lait (Alice drinks a little milk). He also collaborated in the review Des sourires et des hommes" (Of smiles and men).
Literary works
Novels and essays
Chemin de Provence, Simoën, 1977
Les fiancés de l'impossible, Encre, 1979.
Les roses de Dublin, Robert Laffont, 1981.
36-15, tapez : sexe, Robert Laffont, 1987.
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