A rare and exceptional for a publishing poetry Independent, The Orangery Senate presents an exhibition devoted to the publishing house of Jean-François Manier and Martine Mellinet, Cheyne. It tells the inspiring story of thirty years of publishing poetry.
publishing house of poetry, which is more independent, JF. Mr. Mellinet handle and succeeded their daring challenge: balancing economic demands and quality publication without yielding to the market and the rapid commoditization and increasingly poor overall book. Such an undertaking would have been possible without the personality of JF Manier, who received second at HEC, left school after one semester, took the route to China and decide later to return to learning of printer to Montlucon. That's what courage and passion for poetry and the book that lead to settle in Upper Cheyne Loire where it will create with his girlfriend. The process itself is already not trivial and deserves be shown as an example, at a time when entrepreneurship is especially valued for its importance in the "growth" of the country at a time when disaffected young people prefer the comfort of a school, prestige of a name, daring to make choices more dangerous.
Located in Ardèche, Cheyne also enjoys independence geographical capital. The house now holds every summer "reading under the tree", which meets outdoor lovers of poetry. The meeting is intended as alive as possible and land, cleared the shelves of libraries, open to the world and a very diverse audience. I note also that poetry is alive outside the Paris region and particularly in certain regions Ardèche, Lot, Lozère, Cévennes, probably because they are lands still protected from large groups of laborers editorial who seek more than profitability. Without doubt this is also related to the fact that these lands are still preserved, authentic. Far from idealizing these regions, JF. Manier said that the land "do not cheat." For the love of Lozere I am, I know he is not mistaken. To be independent, to defend the slowness, the meeting be to be, art, fraternity, we must find another place. JF. Manier has managed to build strong relationships with readers and booksellers across France, a living poetic canvas.
In his book, Money and Words (La Fabrique, 2010) André Schiffrin discusses the birth of this publisher: "I recently visited editions Cheyne, a leading Publishers of contemporary poetry in France but, one suspects, is not a highly profitable company. Its founders were able to start with help from the village of Chambon-sur-Lignon, Auvergne, to them attributed premises of a disused school. They are now beautiful offices with workshops housing the old presses which are printed on most books in the house. After thirty years of financial difficulties, the editions Cheyne, who have now paid all their debts, have provided their turnover to 65% by sales of the fund, which is rare in publishing. Admittedly, this result is the sum of a lot of work, but using the village has been instrumental ... " (p. 32). One can only rejoice at the success of this gamble of poetry against the money ...
In his book, Money and Words (La Fabrique, 2010) André Schiffrin discusses the birth of this publisher: "I recently visited editions Cheyne, a leading Publishers of contemporary poetry in France but, one suspects, is not a highly profitable company. Its founders were able to start with help from the village of Chambon-sur-Lignon, Auvergne, to them attributed premises of a disused school. They are now beautiful offices with workshops housing the old presses which are printed on most books in the house. After thirty years of financial difficulties, the editions Cheyne, who have now paid all their debts, have provided their turnover to 65% by sales of the fund, which is rare in publishing. Admittedly, this result is the sum of a lot of work, but using the village has been instrumental ... " (p. 32). One can only rejoice at the success of this gamble of poetry against the money ...
I encourage everyone to take the time to go see this show very well done, in a nice clear space where you can stroll, go back, flip books. You will discover the art of publishing, the various collections of the editor, you will understand what values are supported by Cheyne: "An editor ," said Jean-François Manier, must refuse to be guided blindly by rates rotation of stock and sales forecasting. " This thought risk is relatively rare in times when security is law and deserves to be applauded and supported. Celebrating the adventurous body and mind ...
Practical Information: exhibition at the Orangerie of the Senate Park (Luxembourg), from 12 to 31 July 2010, from 10am to 20pm daily, admission free. Every evening at 18h, go to the Orangerie to attend a reading of a vote of Cheyne.
Read: Article World of July 8, 2010
Sightseeing: Cheyne editor 
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