AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoManga’s Hidden Workforce: A new industry report says US manga translators typically earn $1,000–$1,300 per book, with some needing to translate up to 40 volumes a year to meet basic costs. Amazon’s Best Books: Editors named Min Jin Lee’s American Hagwon their 2026 book of the year; the list reflects editorial picks, not sales rankings. Creator Rights: Manga publishers are increasingly turning hit stories into commercial properties across anime, games and merchandise, prompting questions about how much control creators retain. Booksellers Respond: Some Irish and New Zealand booksellers are removing or phasing out David Walliams titles following sexual misconduct allegations; Norfolk libraries say his books will remain available. AI and Publishing: Authors and publishers are confronting a wave of AI-generated books, while startup Spines raised $64 million to challenge traditional publishing. Book Fair Spotlight: Santiago’s book fair marked its 45th anniversary, while Sharjah fair publishers discussed what makes a manuscript worth publishing.
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