AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoPolitical Books & Nation-Building: Malaysia’s PM Anwar Ibrahim reviewed a manuscript for Gagasan Anwar Ibrahim Dalam Peradaban Budaya Bangsa, aiming it as a reference on nation-building and values. Used-Book Culture: Oman’s Medad charity used book fair opened with 9,000+ Arabic and English titles, pushing reading and recirculation. Publishing Meets Tech: Shueisha will end its Marvel manga deal with Disney Japan on Sept. 30, 2026, with licensed titles set to fade from stores. AI in the Creative Pipeline: Independent author Marc Swift is using AI-generated character visuals and a cinematic trailer to pitch a screen-ready speculative novel. Data, AI, and the Book Business: Craig S. Mullins’ new book argues “good enough” data quality undermines AI readiness and enterprise decisions. Legal Spotlight on Books: A Las Vegas judge ruled a Tupac Shakur murder-related book can be used as evidence in Duane “Keefe D” Davis’s trial. Reading for Kids: A rhyming picture book pick spotlights Capy Capy Capybara, while a new YA/children’s slate rounds out summer recommendations. World Cup, Media, and Books: A World Cup preview story ties “booking” to Belgium vs Senegal, reflecting how sports coverage keeps pulling readers into publishing-adjacent culture.
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