AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoPublishing & Books: Charlie Higson says his next James Bond novel is already halfway written, with the follow-up to “King Zero” set to continue the global conspiracy plot. Literary Culture: A new 30,000-volume library is opening at the Santa Maddalena Foundation near Florence, built for writer residencies and author conversations. Book Industry & Access: Sanoma Learning reports European teachers are adopting AI fast (63%) but want education-specific tools tied to curricula and classroom materials. Authors & Rights: Kurdish writer Suzan Samancı faces a travel ban after returning to Turkey, following detention at Istanbul airport. Italian Publishing Spotlight: Rizzoli will publish Gianvito Rossi’s photo book “Gianvito Rossi. My Shoes,” marking 20 years of the brand. Music & Storytelling: Simple Plan celebrates 25 years with a first children’s picture book, “I’m Just a Kid: The Story of Simple Plan,” from Post Hill Press.
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