Publishing Industry & Books: Kharkiv’s Literary Fair goes ahead as publishers warn Russian attacks have wrecked warehouses, destroyed millions of books, and left the industry short on printing capacity and sales momentum—calling for more than one-off government grants. AI & Market Integrity: A new report on AI slop books shows how likely AI-written titles are flooding online marketplaces, raising fresh alarms about what it means for human authors’ paychecks and for booksellers trying to sort real from synthetic. Author News: HarperCollins is set to publish Nadia Bilbassy’s memoir “From Gaza to the White House,” tracing her reporting journey from Gaza to Washington. Rights, Translation & Global Reach: Gutenberg Publisher will release John Green’s “Hollywood, Final” in Belarusian on the day of its world premiere, with a wide international translation rollout. Comics & Pop Culture Publishing: One Piece confirms another September break, with Chapter 1194 set for Sept. 27, while Netflix’s Season 3 adaptation of Alabasta has reportedly used 160,000 pounds of sand to build the desert world. Book Retail & Collecting: A UK retailer list spotlights ultra-rare first editions collectors chase—led by Joyce’s “Ulysses” at a staggering £275,000. New Presses & Children’s Books: A Yorkshire publisher has launched its first children’s title, “Pony Tales,” aiming to spotlight countryside stories. Literary Community Loss: Philippine journalist and Inquirer founding chair Eugenia “Eggie” Apostol has died at 100, remembered for press freedom and her role in the “mosquito press” during martial law.