AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoUK Book Sales: Faber and Sally Rooney have agreed to withdraw her books from the British market, saying legislation tied to her support for Palestine Action means the publisher cannot pass her UK royalties on. Rooney says she accepts the consequences. Rights & Permissions: Kadokawa’s Young Ace magazine apologized for using character designs in a manga adaptation without permission, taking responsibility for the error. Publishing Business: GV Group has bought CPI Books, while Batsford is bringing its publishing operations into one division led by Nicola Newman. AI and Books: Reports that major publishers are using AI for cover art have prompted staff backlash. Literary Milestone: Winnie-the-Pooh marks 100 years since the first book’s publication, with a Sussex time capsule set to be reopened in a century.
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