AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoAwards & Literary News: South Korea’s publishing society named two Books of the Year, while picture-book creators Kim Ji-won and Jeon Mi-hwa won top national awards. Korean literature is also drawing attention in Shanghai. Reading & Retail: Seoul’s outdoor libraries have welcomed more than 10 million visitors, and a viral “text hip” trend is boosting bookstore sales. India’s National Book Trust has mapped Gen Z reading habits. Industry Shifts: Japan’s manga market generated ¥527.3 billion in digital sales as print revenue fell 14%; South Korean publishers are pressing for book tax credits to support content exports. Rights & Access: Karnataka’s High Court refused to quash an FIR over alleged sales of unauthorized copies of journalist Ravi Belagere’s novel. New Zealand’s AUT marked 10 years of its Tuwhera open-access publishing platform. Global Reach: Sharjah International Book Fair opened with a focus on global authors and Malayalee literary figures, while Intan Paramaditha’s novel is gaining ground on the US literary stage.
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