AGP Executive Report
Last update: 23 minutes agoMadrid Book Fair: Queen Letizia opened the 2026 Madrid Book Fair and picked two new titles, spotlighting Spain’s publishing scene as the event faces transport and papal-visit slowdown concerns. Barcelona Culture: Gràcia’s correfocs (“fire devils”) return as a major local tradition, with performers’ hearing risks again in the spotlight. Literary Debut in Spain: A Jávea resident, David Conway, published his first novel, The Quiet Deception, a psychological mystery spanning Scotland, Gibraltar and the Costa del Sol. Publishing & Ideas: A review highlights John Schad’s Walter Benjamin’s Ark (UCL Press), focusing on Benjamin’s relationship with his son Stefan. Heritage & Manuscripts: Rare medieval Sephardi Torah parchment leaves from Spain (13th–14th century) go on display at ANU in Tel Aviv, offering a window into pre-1492 scribal traditions. Spain in the News: Spain publishes a list of 800 unnotified international protection cases.
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