AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoPublishing Partnerships: Horror Writers Association is teaming with Raw Dog Screaming Press to publish and distribute “HWA Poetry Showcase Volume XIII,” continuing the annual horror/dark-fantasy poetry platform. Book Industry & Community: Hachette says 1,600 staff volunteered for its Raising Readers Day, pushing literacy through social impact projects. AI & Publishing Workflow: A new discussion highlights how AI-written research is forcing a reckoning in publishing, raising questions about quality and responsibility. Event Planning & Procurement: A session on better RFPs calls out vague objectives, unclear budgets, and “AI-generated” concepts not checked against reality—plus the fallout when vendors get ghosted. Comics & Collectibles: Heritage Auctions reports record-breaking comic art sales, including Iron Man’s first appearance artwork selling for $3.875M, underscoring how comic markets keep heating up. Gaming Media Formats: A tech expert argues Sony should consider small 3D NAND micro-cartridges to keep physical options alive as disc production declines.
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