Pierre Berville

"There are three rules for writing a novel. Unfortunately, no one knows what they are." — Somerset Maugham.

Berville is a writer, lyricist, and former advertising professional. After studying literature at Nanterre and working various odd jobs, he became a copywriter and notably created the famous "Myriam" billboard campaign. He recounts those years in *J’enlève le haut* (an insider’s look at the golden age of advertising) before turning to writing colorful noir novels, such as *La Ville des Ânes* and *L’Émeraude de Levallois* (recently released in a paperback edition revised by the author).

He then conceived and wrote *Heart & Love*, a coffee-table book in English published by Assouline.

As a songwriter and producer, he also published *Chansons sans son*—a collection of poems written for music, accompanied by deadpan anecdotes about his experiences in the music industry.

Pierre Berville has always enthusiastically devoted himself to his two passions: enjoying life and joyfully writing about the inspiration it provides. His writing blends humor, social observation, tenderness, and a love for language.

He extends his thanks to the many readers who take such great pleasure in his work.