AGP Executive Report
Last update: 24 minutes agoPublishing Trends: A debate over publishers using A/B testing to shape literature raises questions about how data-driven decisions may affect what gets written and read. Former Octopus publicity deputy Karen Baker has launched a PR and communications consultancy after 25 years in publishing. New Deals: Chatto & Windus acquired Caroline Criado Perez’s Barren, a follow-up to Invisible Women, while independent LGBTQ+ publisher Pansy will publish Matthew Cain’s Shakespeare-inspired historical trilogy. Industry Moves: Lakeside Book Company has acquired Bradford & Bigelow, and publishers are pressing for book tax credits as K-content draws on publishing. Markets & Rights: Japan’s manga market generated ¥527.3 billion in digital sales as print revenue fell 14%; meanwhile, a US court has been told that training AI on copyrighted works may violate derivative rights. Global Publishing: Sharjah’s publishers conference focused on growth and cross-border cooperation, while Ghana Publishing is targeting regional markets and new government printing contracts.
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