AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoBookTok & Copyright Tensions: Authors say publishers are claiming more than their share from the Anthropic copyright settlement, after writers reported unexpected emails about payment claims. Legal & Publishing Rights: A new Indian Supreme Court privacy ruling (Puttaswamy) reiterates privacy as central to life and liberty, reshaping how rights are framed in the constitution. Cultural Representation in Film: An academic paper argues Bollywood repeatedly uses Kashmir as a romance backdrop while sidelining Kashmiri identity and lived narratives. Privacy & Publishing Policy: A new e-book from Asia News Network spotlights Asia’s heritage and innovation, steering readers away from geopolitics toward cultural history. Reading as Community: Jakarta’s “silent book club” trend spreads, with groups gathering in public spaces to read together without talking. New Fiction Spotlight: Gail Anderson-Dargatz’s time-travel novel The Atlas Keeper follows a woman who uses an atlas to visit turning points in her life. International Book Events: Korea launches “K-Book Week” in Paris to promote Korean titles and rights deals. Sci-Fi & Adaptations: Dungeon Crawler Carl expands into a new board game, adding another format to the LitRPG phenomenon.
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