AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoAI and Authorship: South African writer Coral Hart says she has published more than 370 AI-assisted books in 20 months, defending her workflow despite intense criticism and death threats. Publishing Disputes: Penguin Random House’s planned book on Palestinian history was pulled after its authors objected to edits they say were made without their approval. Industry Shake-up: A bankruptcy court approved a settlement allowing 13 comic publishers, including Dark Horse and Oni Press, to reclaim inventory held at a Diamond Comics warehouse for over a year; the deal clears a path for some stock to reach retailers, but leaves publishers with losses. Publishing Careers: Literary agent Henry Dunow told a court that unproven sexual-assault allegations derailed author Steven Galloway’s promising career; Galloway denies the allegations and is suing for defamation. Publisher Sale: Catapult’s sale leaves authors and staff facing uncertainty over its spring 2027 books.
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