Loup Durand, a French crime writer, was born in 1933 in Flassans-sur-Issole, France. He spent his formative years studying in Marseille, Aix-en-Provence, London, and New York, which undoubtedly influenced his diverse career path.
Before turning to writing, Durand worked in various professions, including being a barman, docker, flight attendant, interpreter, and journalist. It wasn't until the age of forty-three that he began his career as a professional writer.
Durand wrote numerous thrillers, some under pseudonyms such as "H. L. Dugall" and "Michaël Borgia", which he used in collaboration with Pierre Rey. His work garnered several prestigious awards, including the 1967 Prix du Quai des Orfèvres for La Porte d'or, written under the pen name HL Dugall; the 1976 Prix du roman d'aventures for Un amour d'araignée; and the 1987 Prix Maison de la Presse for Daddy.
One of his notable works, Daddy, was translated into English by J. Maxwell Brownjohn and adapted into a bande dessinee illustrated by Rene Follet. The story was also adapted into a movie in 2003, starring Klaus Maria Brandauer.
In addition to his writing, Durand also worked on scripts for films and television series, such as the Alain Delon thriller Dancing Machine and the 1982 TV series The Tiger Brigades.
Lou Durand's life and work are a testament to his versatility and creativity, leaving a lasting impact on the world of crime writing.
