When he woke up one morning after having a dream, Gregor Samsa found himself transformed into a monstrous insect in his bed. The work of Franz Kafka, an emblematic figure of the avant-garde, has become an unavoidable reference. In this work, which is a peek into a nightmare that has come true, Franz Kafka paints not only the portrait of his alienation but also that of his whole century. For under a fantastic appearance, Metamorphosis poses the essential and tormented questions that assail every one of us in the dark hours of life: the problems of alienation, resignation and the absurdity of existence. This narrative interpreted by the crystal clear voice of Francois Hatt unfolds all the power of the fantastic Kafkaien and the difficult quest for the affirmation of oneself.

“The evocative sounds of autumn in the countryside, of rutting stags, the songs of the Tawny Owl and the Robin, the cries of Jays, the Buzzards and the Carrion Crow, the hiss of the wind and the rain, the calls of Jackdaws, of flights of Cranes, Greylag Geese and Lapwing, of Black-headed Gulls and many other noises typical of this season when many birds are mi­grating southwards.” Jean-Luc Herelle & Patrick Fremeaux

"This 2CD boxset delivers the recording of a Forum organized by one of the major newspaper in France: Liberation, with the objective of letting two major characters of the subject treated discuss in public. This discussion between Christine Lagarde (currently Finance Minister) and Jean-Paul Fitoussi (Economist, professor at the Insitut d’Etudes Politiques de Paris) was focused on the subject: “La politique est-elle esclave de la finance?” (Does School still form citizens ?). In French." Patrick Fremeaux

“This CD includes abundant recordings of typical alpine species, adapted to live at altitude, occurring above 1800 metres. Various national parks throughout the Alps, Vanoise, Ecrins, Mercantour, as well as national nature reserves, help to protect the Alps special wildlife that’s recorded here. This CD will help for a better understanding of the birds of the Alps and allow the listener to discover some 80 different species, arranged by habitat.” Patrick Fremeaux

"Quebec has always endorsed its culture, upholding its folklore and traditional music as well as its popular variety genre. Two eminent historians from Montreal (Martin Duchesne and Robert Therien) have decided to create a descriptive catalogue of successful songs from 1900 to 1960. This 4 CDs boxed set features 100 titles which were all well-received at the time and which belong to the history of Francophone songs in North America." Patrick Fremeaux & Claude Colombini

"Since the accordion revival initiated by the three Paris Musette discs, published by Patrick Tandin for the label La Lichere, Fremeaux & Associes has upheld creators of modernity who advocate the streamlining of this instrument, giving it an original and contemporary aspect. Jacques Bolognesi’s project will act as a new yardstick in the history of the accordion, announcing its importance in the years to come. The original creations of the two alternating trios appeal to those initially sceptic! Marc Fosset, who has been at the helm of French guitar jazz for so many years, contributes with the explosive maturity of his agile and rapid playing, sided by two seasoned bassists from France’s top bands: Jean-Luc Ponthieux and Pierre-Yves Sorin. A captivating trio which sounds like a quintet – we almost forget we’re listening to an instrumental jazz disc." Benjamin Goldenstein & Patrick Fremeaux

"This CD features a new reading by Pierre Bellemare of some major-work of 19th century’s literature, with an anthology of novels by Thekhov. His writings are a subtle observation of its society – late 19th century Russia. In French" Claude Colombini Fremeaux & Alexandre Wong

This 9 CDs box set features a reading of Marguerite Yourcenar major book, published in 1951: “Les Memoires d’Hadrien”. Both philosophical and historical work, the book is a meditation of the Emperor Hadrien (who lived between year 76 and 138) at the end of his life about the major events he lived. Sort of an imaginary autobiography, “Les Memoires d’Hadrien” remains one of the greatest works of French literature. Red in French by actor Robin Renucci.

This CD features a reading by Pierre Bellemare of Prosper Merimee’s novels: "Mateo Falcone" followed by Djoumane" and "L'Enlevement de la redoute". In French. Claude Colombini

We are in the era of the second humanity. There was one before, and there will be one after. In the Antarctic, paleontologist Charles Wells and his expedition discovered, at the bottom of an underground lake, the remains of human skeletons about 17 meters long. In Paris, his son David's project on human shortening has been selected by a brand new research program devoted to "the evolution of our species." Wells's father has found the ancient humanity, Wells's son sees the next humanity, but they are far from know the truth. Thanks to the support and passion of a woman, Aurore Kammerer, a specialist in the knowledge of the Amazons, they reveal the most surprising secrets and realize the craziest of experiences, forever changing the future of generations to come. This novel is followed by The Micro Humans and The Voice of the Earth by Bernard Weber to form the trilogy Third Humanity.

At the age of eight, Rose had to leave France behind to follow her uncle to New York after the accidental death of her parents. But at 26, when she has no memory of her childhood, her past resurfaces brutally when she inherits her family home. And she begins to wonder, what if she hadn't been removed from her environment by chance? Can Alex, her childhood friend, help her discover the truth? What dangerous secret has Rose buried in the depths of her memory and is haunted by in her dreams? And this house that makes her so uncomfortable: is she haunted as the thinking souls of the city seem to think? The murder of a man in her house leaves no choice for Rose. She must discover the truth and remember- even if it causes her to sink into madness. Isabelle Rozenn-Mari is an independent writer who lives in Brittany. Her pen has seduced an audience of over 30,000 readers with this novel, a thriller with a fantastic touch that keeps you guessing until the last minute.

Asking the question of the ecological transformation of our societies in a globalized economy where neoliberal ideology rules, also means asking the question of sovereignty. Dominique Bourg, a philosopher specialized in environmental matters, is a professor at the University of Lausanne and a committed citizen. He develops this notion by carrying out a vast investigation that begins in the Neolithic era, examining the emergence of states, the rise of techniques or the birth of philosophy. He offers an original philosophical approach, rich in examples, in which the ideology of progress is subjected to critical examination. The author traces a path for ecology, from the long history between humans and their environment. 3 album audiobook, in French.

Germaine Tillion (1907-2008) was an ethnologist and historian with an extraordinary career. She was a student of Marcel Mauss, a member of the Resistance in the Mus�e de l'Homme network, deported to Ravensbr�ck from 1943 to 1945, and committed throughout her life to the rights of women, prisoners and decolonisation. In "Ravensbr�ck", she gives a unique account of the concentration camp hell. From the moment she arrived in the camp, she observed and tried to make the inexplicable intelligible. She tries to understand in order to survive, she analyses the codes, the human relations, the relationships of power and solidarity. Roselyne Sarazin gives full force to this fundamental text.

It's too late to take action. But let's assume we have ten years left to finally face up to the world as it has become, i. e. less and less favorable to our existence, and that of other living beings. Ten years to make a sharp political turn. Ten years to rid ourselves of our productivist and consumerist fads. Ten years to learn how to regenerate nature, which is in the process of accelerating destruction. Ten years to tighten our inequalities, while restoring meaning to our lives. Ten years, finally, to start building a new civilization. If it were possible, this is what we would propose. Seven researchers propose to rebuild our society around a series of economic and institutional measures based on long-term research and a well-founded vision of the future. In this book, they lay the foundations for an ambitious political program for a new era.

Presses Universitaires de France and Fr�meaux & Associ�s offer this biography of Philippe P�tain, analyzed and explained by Jean-Yves Le Naour, a historian specializing in the First World War and the 20th century. Philippe P�tain is a historical subject that goes beyond the character. Jean-Yves Le Naour, a historian specializing in the First World War and the 20th century, presents here not only a biography of Marshal P�tain, but also a history of P�tainism. The historian looks at the myth of P�tain, forged during the First World War as the victor of Verdun, and how the myth took root between the wars, culminating in the revered head of state under Vichy, from 1940 to 1944, when the Marshal posed as the protector of the French while actively collaborating with the occupying forces. The presentation traces an individual trajectory that helps us understand an entire era. Beyond the death of Philippe P�tain, this paper also examines the question of his political memory right up to the present day.