AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoComics Economy: New York Comic Con set an attendance record of more than 250,000 and generated an estimated $90.8 million for the city, underscoring the commercial pull of comics and fan culture. Publishing Deals: HCG won a 10-way auction for Bianca Pozzi’s picture-book series, while Pan Macmillan took a stake in independent publisher New River Books. AI and Copyright: Publishers in Korea are demanding consent and payment for AI training on books, as reports of AI firms seeking or using copyrighted titles intensify concerns over authors’ rights. UK Book Sales: Sally Rooney’s books have been withdrawn from UK sale amid legal concerns over her support for Palestine Action, raising questions about publisher payments and royalties from adaptations. Book Fairs: More than 230,000 books were sold at the University of Punjab Book Fair, while Sharjah’s 2026 fair is set to bring together 2,673 publishers and exhibitors from 124 countries.
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