AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoAI & Books: Amazon says it buys books in bulk to “improve products,” but a report tied rare-book shipments to a facility where workers reportedly remove spines and scan pages, raising fresh alarms about how print content feeds AI. Library Access: One library system is swapping CloudLibrary for Hoopla, citing high ebook costs and publisher borrowing limits, while promising more titles and shorter waits. Publishing & Tech: Second Stage launched GAMEMARKETER to turn Steam data from 170,000+ titles into marketing plans, aiming to replace guesswork with competitor and audience forecasting. Local Book Culture: Barnes & Noble opened a permanent store in Stillwater, highlighting a community-first approach and local author signings. Religion & Reading Tools: Feldheim’s “Ohr Chazaq on the Parsha” pairs each Torah portion with a QR code video, betting on engagement for people who “don’t like to read.” Royal Memoir Buzz: Knopf will publish Sonia Gandhi’s memoir “Belonging” on Nov. 10, with Rahul Gandhi praising her story’s courage and love. Comics & Creator Growth: Dreamscape Publishing is expanding creator-owned comics across genres, while Cape & Cowl Con spotlights Bay Area creators and live panels.
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