AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoAI in Publishing: A Wired report says employees at three major publishers allege AI is being used for publicity copy and cover art without authors’ knowledge, sharpening calls for transparency. Frankfurt Book Fair: Publishers from Qatar, Hong Kong and India are using the global gathering to showcase books and build international connections. New Deals: Bloomsbury has signed a ninth book in Beth Brower’s self-published series, while HarperVoyager has acquired two fantasy novels by Alex Hay; Bonnier Books UK has also created a new senior brand role. Industry Watch: Paraguayan publishing grew 10.4%, with author-publishers up nearly 70%, while self-publishing’s biggest players are now estimated to rival major consumer publishers. Authorship and Rights: “Human-authored” book labels are gaining traction, including a UK certification registered with the Intellectual Property Office. Meanwhile, Anne Carson’s Nobel win sent her books soaring on Korean bestseller lists.
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