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Published on: 02/11/2026 - 15:51 Modified on: 02/11/2026 - 15:53

Even if it varies slightly from one edition to another, the pocket format is generally around 11 by 18 centimeters. On the occasion of the Goncourt Prize, we explain the origin of these dimensions.

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