AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoAudiobooks: Spotify is expanding its catalogue from 22 markets to more than 180 by year-end, with 350,000 titles in over 120 languages. India is due to join in November, creating a major new route to readers for publishers across the region. Rights and AI: Korean publishers are pursuing global rights deals at Frankfurt, while Japanese book wholesalers’ sales to Anthropic have stirred publisher backlash over AI’s use of books. Book Fairs: China made a strong showing at Frankfurt and showcased more than 2,000 titles at Moscow’s book fair, signaling continued efforts to reach international readers. Language and Reading: As Hangeul Day marks 100 years, concerns are growing in South Korea about declining reading skills and widening gaps in how generations communicate.
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