AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoPublishing & Books in the News: A Supreme Court case is set for Oct. 5 over the proposed relocation of Delhi’s 135-year-old Central Secretariat Library, home to 8.5 lakh books, after reports it wasn’t properly planned for in the Central Vista redevelopment. Local History & Community Reading: Bolton’s Halliwell Local History Society held its first post-pandemic gathering at St Peter’s Church, with displays ranging from steam-engine models to local ephemera and books. Book Culture & Events: Universal Studios Japan is bringing back The Apothecary Diaries for a new attraction opening Feb. 10, 2027, tied to the franchise’s movie-era story. Literary Industry Loss: Hilary McPhee, who founded McPhee Gribble and helped launch major Australian writers, has died at 85. Media Regulation: Kuwait issued a new Media Regulation Law covering print, broadcast, electronic outlets and social media ads, with licenses at risk for noncompliance. AI & Reading Tech: Publishers warn that AI rules are needed to counter “click-to-publish” books, as AI-generated publishing pressures human work.
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