AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoAI Licensing: Google is negotiating book-purchase deals with Korean publishers to train its AI, with some agreements reportedly already signed; terms remain unclear as publishers seek fair compensation and author consent. Editorial Dispute: Authors Alana Hadid and Jenan Matari withdrew their Palestinian history book from Penguin Random House after clashing with editors over coverage of Hamas’s October 7 attacks, and plan to publish elsewhere in 2027. UK Book Sales: Faber has stopped selling Sally Rooney’s books in Britain, saying it cannot pass her UK royalties to her under current law after she pledged them to Palestine Action. The move has fueled debate over censorship and the law’s effect on publishers. Book Fairs: Bangladesh’s Amar Ekushey Book Fair will run Jan. 7–Feb. 6, 2027, while Berlin’s Al Diwan fair brought together more than 110 Arab and German publishers. Publishing Milestone: Knopf has marked the 50th anniversary of Anne Rice’s Interview with the Vampire with a special edition featuring an afterword by her son, Christopher Rice.
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