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Olivier Rolin's 'Rooms' Anthology Explores Hotel Fantasies

publication · 2026-04-23

French writer Olivier Rolin has edited 'Rooms', a collection of fictional stories set in hotel rooms, published by Éditions du Seuil. The project originated from a conversation with Jorge Semprun after a conference following Rolin's earlier book 'Suite à l'hôtel Crystal'. Rolin invited twenty-eight writers to contribute tales of what could happen when one leaves their usual nest. The preface describes hotel rooms as 'little fantasy factories' where adventures can range from romantic to sordid. Contributors include Jacques Henric. The anthology invites readers to enter without knocking.

Key facts

  • Olivier Rolin edited 'Rooms', a collection of fictional stories set in hotel rooms.
  • Published by Éditions du Seuil.
  • Project originated from a conversation with Jorge Semprun after a conference.
  • Follows Rolin's earlier book 'Suite à l'hôtel Crystal'.
  • Twenty-eight writers contributed to the anthology.
  • Preface describes hotel rooms as 'little fantasy factories'.
  • Contributors include Jacques Henric.
  • The anthology invites readers to enter without knocking.

Entities

Artists

  • Olivier Rolin
  • Jorge Semprun
  • Jacques Henric

Institutions

  • Éditions du Seuil

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