AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoPublishing & IP: Konami Cross Media NY is teaming with Miami-based Mad Cave Studios for a new Contra comic line, including a 12-issue run plus trade paperbacks and a Deluxe Edition. Copyright & AI: A group of major publishers and authors sued Google in New York, alleging it copied copyrighted books to train AI and that Gemini outputs directly compete with the originals. Local Books & Community: ATX Book Fair’s new “Hot Girls Read” market spotlights local writers, independent bookstores, and handmade art in a night-market format. Florida Publishing Ecosystem: OutLGBTQ.com announced a partnership starting Aug. 1 with OutSFL Newspaper to expand LGBTQ+ business listings and community coverage. Books & Culture: A Jacksonville author/coach released a new relationship book, Don’t Throw in the Towel Yet!, aimed at helping women navigate conflict and decide next steps. Florida Readers & Safety: A Florida heat-safety explainer targets summer risks for residents and World Cup fans, with guidance on heat cramps, exhaustion, and heatstroke.
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