AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoUkrainian Publishing Under Fire: Russia has destroyed more than 1.5 million Ukrainian books in July alone, with strikes hitting printing houses and warehouses—an assault on language, education, and cultural memory. Post Office Scandal Focus: Legal journalist John Hyde says a new book will examine how lawyers helped drive wrongful convictions of sub-postmasters tied to Fujitsu’s Horizon system, arguing the profession failed its ethical duties. Delaware Corporate Law Update: The Delaware Supreme Court cleared amended DGCL Section 144 and Section 220, putting “books and records” and conflict-safe harbors back on solid ground for companies and shareholders. Reading Culture Wobble: A new report highlights fewer Americans finishing books and falling reading proficiency, with teachers assigning fewer full titles than a decade ago. Book-to-Screen Buzz: Apple TV is adapting William Gibson’s “Neuromancer,” while H.D. Carlton announces “Haunting Adeline” graphic novels—both signaling how fast publishing is feeding screen and fandom. Local Book Life: Malaysia’s Book and Semarak Jawi Carnival 2026 aims to pull reading into everyday spaces, with exhibitions, author sessions, and a “Screen vs Page” forum.
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