About Alain Chedanne
Lived 1942 – 2010 (aged 67). Alain Chedanne was a French writer.
Alain Chedanne (1942–2010) was a French writer and professional squatter. He is known for two books, Shit, Man! and Un Freak (1974), both published by Gallimard. Shit, Man! is regarded as a French 'Beat' novel, and won the Prix des Deux Magots in 1972. Chedanne emerged as a writer in the aftermath of the May 1968 protests in France.
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Who was Alain Chedanne?
French writer
When was Alain Chedanne born?
Alain Chedanne was born on 21 July 1942 in Angers.
When did Alain Chedanne die?
Alain Chedanne died on 15 July 2010 in Saint-Doulchard.
What was Alain Chedanne's occupation?
Alain Chedanne was a writer.
What nationality was Alain Chedanne?
Alain Chedanne was French.
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