AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoPublishing Costs: South Korea’s publishers are preparing a joint damages suit against six paper makers found guilty of price fixing. Printing-paper prices rose 71% during the collusion period, the industry says, and the case is expected to be filed in December. Frankfurt Book Fair: Chinese publishers promoted titles as a way to understand China, while Indonesian publishers showed interest in Chinese books and Pakistani publishers explored industry ties. AI and Books: A mystery buyer seeking bulk used Korean books has raised suspicions they may be destined for AI training. Reading Markets: Anne Carson’s books surged up Korean bestseller lists after her Nobel win; in India, Crunchyroll Manga launched with more than 250 titles and Penguin introduced pocket books priced at Rs 125. Digital Publishing: Audible plans to launch in Indonesia in 2027. Book Culture: A Seoul exhibition treats art books as sculptural objects, while another traces the history of Chinese bookbinding.
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