AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoGraphic Novels & Culture: French-Iranian illustrator and activist Marjane Satrapi, creator of Persepolis, has died at 56, prompting tributes from across Europe; her work spanned comics, film directing, and activism tied to Iran and exile. Publishing & Bookselling: A report on Australia’s shrinking independent bookshops highlights the pressure on local publishing ecosystems—rent, online giants, and discount chains—an issue that resonates for Italy’s books-and-stores audience too. Food Culture & Books: Carlo Petrini, founder of Slow Food, has died in Bra, remembered for linking biodiversity, small farmers, and local food traditions into a global movement. Research Meets Reading: Scientists used yeast found in Ötzi the Iceman to bake sourdough, turning an Italian archaeological story into a modern “starter” for public imagination. Sports Tech: Technogym and World Athletics launched the Run X World Treadmill Championship, bringing connected running competition into gyms worldwide. Human Rights & Media: Human Rights Watch mourns Carola Frediani, a key voice on cybersecurity and digital rights.
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