AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoPublishing & Culture: A new book, Science and Technology in Zikawei, debuts at the Shanghai Book Fair, tracing four centuries of scientific achievement in Xujiahui with 300,000 words and nearly 100 historical images. Publishing Industry: Plotsy signs military sci-fi author Richard Fox for its Plotsy vBook™ format, aiming to turn The Ember War into an episodic, page-faithful viewing experience. Literary Adaptations: Disney Live Action is developing a feature adaptation of Korean fantasy hit The Dallergut Dream Department Store, with Patrick Ness adapting the screenplay. Book-to-Screen Spotlight: Prime Video sets Sept. 11 for The Revolutionaries, based on Sanjeev Sanyal’s book, spotlighting lesser-known figures from India’s freedom struggle. AI & Books: Reports say Amazon has been destroying rare books to train AI, while other coverage warns AI is flooding publishing with low-quality translations. Books & Society: A new memoir, Are You Sure?, is announced from a West Virginia pastor, while Operation Turn the Page pushes back-to-school literacy with book access for children.
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