AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoAI Copyright Clash: Hachette, Cengage, Elsevier and novelist Scott Turow have filed a class action against Google over Gemini training, alleging millions of copyrighted books were copied and copyright management info stripped. Hong Kong Book Raids: Police arrested five linked to independent shops “Have a Nice Stay” and Greenfield, with security chief Chris Tang telling booksellers to ensure titles won’t “endanger national security,” while President Lai urged respect for diverse views. Kashmir Curriculum Crackdown: In Indian-administered Kashmir, Jammu University banned and blacklisted authors and publishers tied to “separatist” books, ordering audits and withdrawals after police remands. Publishing Deals & Launches: Transworld acquired rights to Johnny Gaunt’s debut Offcumden for horror imprint 3AM Books; and BlueRose Publishers released TravelFitPro for frequent travelers. Books in the Spotlight: A Chinar Book Festival runs in Srinagar from July 18–26, and a Roald Dahl museum event opens a Fantastic Foxy Summer featuring Dahl’s original handwritten Mr Fox manuscript. Memoir News: Little, Brown will publish Joe Biden’s Promise Me, America on Nov. 17.
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