[2] Shortly after the book's initial release Beigbeder was fired from his advertising job after his employers read 99 Francs.

[3] In 2007 the book was adapted into a film by the same name that was directed by Jan Kounen and written by Nicolas & Bruno.

Not only is his job going well, but he has surrounded himself with expensive material goods, beautiful women, and much cocaine.

[4] Guardian reviewer Nicholas Lezard also commented on the changes to the book, stating that the "geographical and cultural translations are by no means consistent or necessarily successful".

[2] A stage production of 99 Francs was performed in the Treviso Theater that was directed by Stéphane Aucante.