AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoPublishing Under Fire: A Russian strike damaged a publisher’s warehouse in Kharkiv, disrupting planned November releases. New Books: Walker Books has paired Quentin Blake with Jarvis for a new picture book, while Manga Mavericks Books and Omoi licensed classic shojo series Georgie for digital and print editions in 2027. Prize Watch: Five nonfiction titles about modern India made the shortlist for the 2026 Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay NIF Book Prize. Sales Trends: Puzzle books are booming as readers seek screen-free escapism, and Netflix’s East of Eden adaptation has helped drive a reported 200% rise in sales of John Steinbeck’s novel. AI and Rights: Anthropic faces allegations it illegally trained Claude on pirated books, intensifying scrutiny of AI’s use of published work. Industry Shake-up: Catapult’s sale leaves staff and books scheduled for spring 2027 in transition.
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