The focus of this book is Jules Verne's manuscripts, in the perspective of exploring those sections of the most famous novels that did not see the light of day. This is the first volume ever written about the documents in Verne's hand which gave rise to The Extraordinary Journeys.

This book re-examines fundamental aspects of what has been widely termed the printing revolution of the early modern period.

The book, based on extensive library research, presents three case studies of Sterne, Xavier de Maistre and Rodolphe Töpffer. Its innovative approach sheds light on the study of literary eccentricity by combining narratology and book history.

Are libraries places of archiving and if so, what exactly can they archive? In what way do they constitute a privileged place of conservation and consultation of historical sources, on the fringe of or in place of archival institutions? This book examines the history of institutional separation between archives and libraries

William and Jenny Bradley were the first professional literary agents in France and became the key players in literary exchanges between France and the United States. This study, rooted in previously unexplored archival material, recounts the lesser-known story of a French-American couple.

Rousseau was always afraid that his works might be forged and that the Rousseau who reached future generations would be someone other than himself. Over a long period of time, he was most often in disagreement with Voltaire, except when they were both considered to be the most glorious or most reprehensible representatives of the Enlightenment.