AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoAI Copyright Clash: Germany’s publishers association warns Europe’s antiquarian book market is being “clearly and seriously” used for AI training after bulk buys, destructive scanning, and recycling—reportedly tied to Zoom Books—raising fresh questions about the future of physical books. Publishing & Scholarship: Bulgaria still lacks a new complete academic edition of Pencho Slaveykov’s works; a 1958–59 multi-volume set remains the only comprehensive edition, while a bilingual reissue of “German Poets” highlights ongoing interest in classic literary scholarship. Indie Games & Crowdfunding: Berlin studio Tarock Interactive delays Roman survival game Lost Legions to early 2027 and turns to Kickstarter after internal findings that too many systems and late “Roman flavor” hurt the experience. Events Industry: TSNN’s Event Industry 50 Over 50 spotlights Nancy Walsh and other honorees shaping the meetings and events landscape. Culture & Reading: A new interview series/book project on the Holocaust disputes aims to challenge how the subject is used and argued about, with a German edition already announced.
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