Alain Chedanne

Alain Chedanne (1942–2010) was a French writer and professional squatter. He is known for two books, "Shit, Man!" (1971) and "Un Freak" (1974), both published by Gallimard. "Shit, Man!" is regarded as a French 'Beat' novel, and won the Prix des Deux Magots in 1972. Chedanne emerged as a writer in the aftermath of the May 1968 protests in France.