Boris Vian

Vian in 1948 Boris Vian (; 10 March 1920 – 23 June 1959) was a French polymath who is primarily remembered for his novels. Those published under the pseudonym Vernon Sullivan were bizarre parodies of criminal fiction, highly controversial at the time of their release owing to their unconventional outlook.

Vian's other fiction, published under his real name, featured a highly individual writing style with numerous made-up words, subtle wordplay and surrealistic plots. His novel ''Froth on the Daydream'' (''L'Écume des jours'') is the best known of these works and one of the few translated into English.

Vian was an important influence on the French jazz scene. He served as liaison for Hoagy Carmichael, Duke Ellington and Miles Davis in Paris, wrote for several French jazz-reviews (''Le Jazz Hot'', ''Paris Jazz'') and published numerous articles dealing with jazz both in the United States and in France. His own music and songs enjoyed popularity during his lifetime, particularly the anti-war song "Le Déserteur" (The Deserter). Provided by Wikipedia
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    Ecrits pornographiques : précédé de utilité d'une littérature érotique / by Vian, Boris, 1920-1959

    Published 1980
    Book
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    L'écume des jours ; suivi de, Un langage univers / by Vian, Boris, 1920-1959

    Published 1972
    Book
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    El otoño en Pekín / by Vian, Boris, 1920-1959

    Published 1969
    Book
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    La hierba roja / by Vian, Boris, 1920-1959

    Published 1980
    Book
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    L'herbe rouge ; Les lurettes dourrées / by Vian, Boris, 1920-1959

    Published 1962
    Book
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    L'écume des jours / by Vian, Boris, 1920-1959

    Published 1963
    Book
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    La espuma de los días / by Vian, Boris, 1920-1959

    Published 2010
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