AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoFlorence Comics Archive: Italy’s National Central Library in Florence will host the country’s largest comic-book archive after receiving the Fondo Bono, a donation of 800,000+ items from comics publisher and scholar Gianni Bono—spanning books, magazines, original artwork, scripts, and rare promotional material. Publishing & Policy Watch: A new RSF assessment ahead of the EU’s annual Rule of Law Report flags uneven implementation of the European Media Freedom Act, warning that public service media in many countries remain exposed to political pressure and unstable funding. Literary Spotlight: Andrea Bajani’s The Anniversary review highlights the novel’s quiet, therapist-informed look at oppressive fathers and fragile family loyalty—another reminder of how Italian fiction keeps probing taboo domestic power. Book Trade & Culture: A “British bookselling” push heads to Sicily, while libraries across the UK run summer reading programs like “Challenge is Read to the Beat!” blending stories and songs. Design Recognition: Yuvti Royale by Dheeraj Bangur wins an A’ Design Award (Iron A) for graphics/illustration/visual communication—proof that publishing-adjacent visual identity work keeps getting spotlighted.
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