AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoManga on the move: HarperCollins is launching Kazé, a new U.S. manga imprint, with an initial slate of seven titles planned for later this year. Secondhand booksellers alarmed: In Ireland and the UK, used-book shops report “mystery” bulk orders that look machine-driven, raising fears AI firms are buying books for data. Publishing & culture abroad: Qatar’s Ministry of Culture is taking part in the 11th Istanbul Arabic Book Fair, while Shanghai’s Sinan Literature Month spotlights 65 Lu Xun Prize winners with an immersive exhibition. Book-world business: Aviva says it’s refusing to chase “unprofitable” commercial lines as soft market conditions hit underwriting, and MSIG Singapore publishes its first claims report highlighting faster, more automated payouts. Reading & craft: A new guide, How a Warehouse Really Works, targets educators and workforce programs with end-to-end warehouse operations.
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