Book Publisher Central

AGP Executive Report

Last update: 2 hours ago

AI in Publishing: A Wired report says three major publishers are using generative AI for cover art, publicity copy and other materials without telling authors. The allegations sharpen the industry’s credibility problem as publishers challenge AI companies over copyrighted books and “human-authored” labels gain traction. Frankfurt Book Fair: Around 170 Chinese publishing institutions are showcasing titles and pursuing international partnerships, while HBKU Press says the fair is helping Qatari works reach new markets through rights deals and translation. Sales Surge: Anne Carson’s Nobel win sent her books soaring, with Indigo reporting a sales jump of more than 10,000 per cent. Publishing Under Attack: A Russian strike destroyed the rebuilt Kyiv warehouse of publisher Knygolove, putting tens of thousands of books at risk.

Note: AI summary from news headlines; neutral sources weighted more to help reduce bias in the result. Feedback is welcome. Please let us know if you have any comments or suggestions about the AGP Executive Report.

Oct. 9, 2026

Perspectify News

Learn about labels.

Labels

Labels On

Filter

3 hours ago

As They Supposedly Battle AI Slop, Major Publishers Reportedly Cover Their Books in It

Gizmodo |

Owner: Great Hill Partners info about owner

Gizmodo

Neutral

Owned By	Great Hill Partners through G/O Media
Year Founded	2002
Website	gizmodo.com
Domain Registration Year	2002
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, New York, New York
Owner Country	United States

We welcome your feedback!
If you have comments or corrections, let us know.

2 hours ago

Beeton’s Book of Household Management

Oman Observer |

Owner: Omani Government info about owner

Oman Observer

Gov't Propaganda

Owned By	Omani Government
Year Founded	1981
Website	https://www.omanobserver.om/
Domain Registration Year
Access Type	open
Publication Location	Oman, Muscat
Owner Country	Oman

We welcome your feedback!
If you have comments or corrections, let us know.

3 hours ago

Mayo IFC: Davitts edge Islandeady in thriller to book final place against Ballinrobe

Connaught Telegraph |

Owner: Frank Mulrennan & John Keogan & John Wood info about owner

The Connaught Telegraph

Neutral

Owned By	Frank Mulrennan & John Keogan & John Wood through Celtic Media Group
Year Founded	1828
Website	www.con-telegraph.ie
Domain Registration Year	1999
Access Type	open
Publication Location	Ireland, Castlebar
Owner Country	Ireland

We welcome your feedback!
If you have comments or corrections, let us know.

35 minutes ago

What roles could – and should – AI play in book publishing?

CGTN |

Owner: Chinese Government info about owner

CGTN

Gov't Propaganda

Owned By	Chinese Government through China Media Group
Year Founded	2016
Website	https://www.cgtn.com/
Domain Registration Year	2002
Access Type	open
Publication Location	China, Beijing
Owner Country	China

We welcome your feedback!
If you have comments or corrections, let us know.

3 hours ago

Literary festival sells 1,049 books and raises £1,056 for The Reading Agency

Andover Advertiser |

Owner: USA TODAY Co., Inc. info about owner

Andover Advertiser

Neutral

Owned By	USA TODAY Co., Inc. (Mike Reed, Chairman; Two Seas Capital, Apollo Global Management, Inc. & Alta Fundamental Advisers, Largest Shareholders) through Newsquest Media Group
Year Founded	2015
Website	www.andoveradvertiser.co.uk
Domain Registration Year	1999
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United Kingdom, Andover
Owner Country	United States

We welcome your feedback!
If you have comments or corrections, let us know.

4 hours ago

7 Best Mystery Book Series With Screen Adaptations You Can Watch Now

Screen Rant |

Owner: Sam Youseff info about owner

Screen Rant

Neutral

Owned By	Sam Youseff through Valsef Group & Valnet Inc.
Year Founded	2003
Website	https://screenrant.com/
Domain Registration Year	2003
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, St. Lauren
Owner Country	Canada

We welcome your feedback!
If you have comments or corrections, let us know.

44 minutes ago

10 Stephen King Movie Adaptations That Are Better Than The Books

Polygon |

Owner: Sam Youseff info about owner

Polygon

Pending

Owned By	Sam Youseff through Valsef Group & Valnet Inc.
Year Founded	2012
Website	https://www.polygon.com/
Domain Registration Year	1992
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, New York, New York
Owner Country	Canada

We welcome your feedback!
If you have comments or corrections, let us know.

4 hours ago

Appalachian Author Barbara Kingsolver Talks New Book ‘Partita,’ This West Virginia Morning

West Virginia Public Broadcasting |

Owner: West Virginia Educational Broadcasting Authority & National Public Radio (NPR) Member Network info about owner

West Virginia Public Broadcasting

Public Broadcaster

Owned By	West Virginia Educational Broadcasting Authority; National Public Radio (NPR) Network affiliate
Year Founded	1969
Website	https://wvpublic.org/
Domain Registration Year	2013
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, West Virginia, Charleston
Owner Country	United States

We welcome your feedback!
If you have comments or corrections, let us know.

As featured in:

@ Journalists!

Join

Mary Nickum

THESOCIALIST.ONLINE

Ted Olczak

PRINTEDWORDREVIEWS.COM

Heloise Wood

MUCKRACK.COM

Frederick Studemann

FT.COM

Press releases

Publish your press release

3 hours ago

BookTok and Gen Z - Are Young People Saving the Book Market?

Discover Affinity Group Publishing

Can Wuthering Heights Change Your Life?

Paper Books, Kindle, or Audiobooks: What’s the Best Way to Read?