AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoGlobal Book Trade: Sharjah International Book Fair has opened its 45th edition, with 1.7 million books on offer; the fair also says it has led global copyright trading for six straight years. Literary Awards: China Miéville won the 2026 Goldsmiths Prize for The Rouse, a 1,242-page novel and the longest winner in the award’s history. Publishing and AI: Publishers face growing questions about AI’s effects on quality and transparency, while debate over A/B testing asks what happens to literature when publishers optimize books for readers’ responses. Access to Books: Penguin Random House is funding a special print run of 50,000 books for people on probation. Macmillan Children’s Books is also expanding its Operation Storytime initiative. Industry Deal: Lakeside Book Company has acquired Bradford & Bigelow, adding to ongoing consolidation in the book supply chain.
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