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Last update: 8 hours agoPublishing & Culture: A Korean drama, “Perfect Crown,” has issued a formal apology after backlash over Joseon-era court ritual depictions, saying disputed audio/subtitles will be revised for future releases. Global Book Trade: The UAE is pushing Arabic titles outward with a “Spotlight on Rights” programme, grants and distribution routes—experts say it’s about more than translation, it’s about getting books into libraries, digital platforms and new markets. Indie Spotlight: Dr. Elizabeth R. Henry’s “SPARK” was named a finalist for the 2026 Next Generation Indie Book Awards, while Minotaur is fixing a printing snafu on “The Last Mandarin” by sending missing pages to booksellers. Industry Tension: France’s Canal+ is threatening to blacklist 600 film professionals after criticism of shareholder Vincent Bolloré, underscoring how media consolidation is colliding with politics. Pop Culture & Books: “The Killing Joke” is getting a €15,000 prestige edition styled like a film camera—because even comic history is now a collector’s object.
Note: AI summary from news headlines; neutral sources weighted more to help reduce bias in the result.
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