AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoUK Books Pulled: Sally Rooney and publisher Faber agreed to withdraw her books from sale in the U.K. after legal restrictions tied to her support for Palestine Action meant Faber could not pass on her U.K. royalties. Bestseller Momentum: Rachel Reid told a packed Massey Hall audience that she never expected Heated Rivalry to move beyond e-books; HarperCollins has now issued a collector’s hardcover, while her next Game Changers novel is due in June. Publishing Moves: Batsford is bringing its publishing operations together in a unified division led by Nicola Newman. AI and Books: Reports that major publishers use AI-generated cover art and other tools are intensifying debate over transparency as authors face greater scrutiny of AI in publishing.
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