AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoDistribution: A bankruptcy court approved a settlement letting 13 comic publishers, including Dark Horse and Oni Press, reclaim inventory held for over a year at distributor Sparkle Pop’s warehouse. Stock could reach retailers for the holidays, though publishers will still absorb losses. AI and Authorship: South African author Coral Hart defended publishing more than 370 AI-assisted books in 20 months, amid intense backlash and threats. France has also launched a prize for AI co-written books, sharpening debate over authorship and labeling. Publishing Shake-up: Catapult’s sale has left staff facing layoffs and its Spring 2027 titles in transition, prompting concern over the loss of a major literary publisher. Free Expression: Authors and actors rallied behind Sally Rooney after reports that her books were pulled in the UK over her support for Palestine Action. Bookstores: Independent shops are drawing fresh attention, from Chicago’s growing genre-bookstore scene to a new 6,000-square-foot shared shop from Made in KC and Rainy Day Books.
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