AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoRooney Dispute: Faber has stopped supplying Sally Rooney’s books in the UK, saying it risks breaking the law by paying royalties she pledged to Palestine Action. Hundreds of authors have signed a letter backing Rooney and the publisher. AI and Books: Reports of AI firms buying books for destructive scanning are fueling concern over copyright and waste; Korean publishers are demanding consent and payment for using books to train AI. Audiobook Race: YouTube is discussing a Premium audiobook service that could launch next year, intensifying competition with Spotify and Audible. Spotify has also brought audiobooks to Nigeria. Publishing Moves: Pan Macmillan has acquired a stake in independent nonfiction publisher New River Books. Access to Books: The University of Chicago Library is building a collection of more than 1,500 banned books, while Nigeria plans a national portal to help readers with print disabilities find accessible titles.
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