What is OXIB?
The National Independent Publishing Event
Established 2020
There are 2 OXiB events for 2026 and they’re both FREE to visitors.
- Summer Book Fair
Sunday 12th – July 11am-4pm
Magdalen College School OX4 1DZ - Autumn Book Fair
Sunday 22nd November – 11am-4.30pm
Oxford Exams Schools OX1 4BG
Exhibitor tickets for the 2026 Autumn Book Fair are now SOLD OUT.
Both fairs bring together the book-buying public and the burgeoning independent creative community of small publishers & presses, established and un-agented authors, poets, writing groups, and self-published writers. A meeting place as much as a marketplace, OXIB offers a superb space for conversation, collaboration, and inspiration. Visitors can meet authors face-to-face, attend talks and readings, and hear the stories behind the stories – all FOR FREE.
OXIB offers a welcoming, inclusive atmosphere where independent and alternative voices take centre stage.
Join us and discover your next favourite book.
Who will be there?
Exhibitors
Exhibitor tickets for the 2026 Autumn Book Fair are now SOLD OUT.
Table S41
Diana Bell
Artist, Author
I am a visual artist and poet, founder of Magdalen Road Studios, with 10 public sculptures in the Oxford area and many public participation artworks as part of Oxford’s twin city links. I am interested in what makes us human and our relationship to our environment. I have published 4 books related to my work which are for sale at table S41.
Table N06
The Roaring Lion Newcastle
Publisher, Childrens' Books, Audio Books
The Roaring Lion Newcastle is a fiercely independent publishing house amplifying subversive, sharp, and necessary voices in contemporary literature and culture. We publish work that disrupts, questions, and refuses the quiet.
Our team is small, radical, and fuelled by care and craft.
Table S58
Tom Lloyd
Author, Fantasy & Sci-Fi
Tom Lloyd was born in 1979 in Berkshire. After a degree in International Relations he went straight into publishing where he still works. He never received the memo about suitable jobs for writers and consequently has never been a kitchen-hand, hospital porter, pigeon hunter, or secret agent. He lives in Oxford, isn’t one of those authors who gives a damn about the history of the font used in his books and only believes in forms of exercise that allow him to hit something.
Visit him online at http://www.tomlloyd.co.uk.
Table S31
Epic Tales
Author, Childrens' Books, Publisher, Artist
“Founded by award-winning storytellers, Epic is the UK’s only publisher training all its authors to deliver enthralling visits for schools and events. For producing books that hook resistant readers and successfully spark reading habits, Epic is a preferred supplier for the Department for Education.
Visit us for…
CHIP COLQUHOUN & KORKY PAUL’S ‘ALL THE BETTER TO READ YOU WITH’
Looks like a storybook. Feels like adventure. This series of illustrated short stories offers the perfect reading experience for new and enthusiastic young readers alike. The educators’ edition, endorsed by Prof Teresa Cremin, is (at the time of writing) shortlisted for the Teach Primary Awards due to its proven ability to stimulate recreational reading.
THE BESTEST STORY IN THE WORLD… EVER!
Noah has one week to save the world – but he really doesn’t want to. This mischievous tale is full of fun for book lovers, but also resonates with every reluctant reader – not least because it’s based on the true-life journey of one non-verbal literacy loather whose life was changed through storytelling…
BUNNY VS MONKEY: THE SCRAMBLING SCHOOL SCRAPE
That’s right: THE Bunny vs Monkey! Find out how Epic is helping legendary graphic novelist Jamie Smart reach schools around the UK.
…AND MORE!
Learn how our books could earn an author visit to the school of your choice, ask about our writing and storytelling courses, or peruse our full range of titles and comics… and maybe see how your title could become one of them?”
Table N20
Ukraine’s Literary Resurgence
Book Store
UKRAINE is alive and kicking despite the massive attacks on her integrity. The past 4 years 9 months have stimulated enormous resilience expressed through craftsmanship of of many kinds. Especially on the part of their women, forced to dig deep.into their personal and communal resources. New networks have been created with skill and imagination, and a wave of innovative writing provoked to counter propaganda and misinformation.
You are invited to dip.into a selection of these books and chat with our team to discover more … please ask questions!
Table N38
Saskia van der Zee
Author
Saskia van der Zee is a crime writer inspired by the rugged beauty of the Shropshire Hills, a passion first sparked by the adventure books of her childhood. She holds a degree in Medieval History from the University of Oxford and an MA in Creative Writing.
Across an eclectic career as a teacher, voice coach, and equine massage therapist, books have always been her first love. She wrote her first novel for her children — now long grown-up — in a yellow camper van parked at the bottom of Ashes Hollow on the Long Mynd.
When she is not writing, Saskia can be found exploring the hills with her partner or reading in front of a log fire. She lives in Shropshire, juggling her writing with caring for a menagerie of horses, dogs and cats.
She is the author of the DI Georgie Fraser series, set in the iconic Shropshire Hills National Landscape and published by her own Dove Cottage Press. The latest in series, Bones of Caer Caradoc, was released on 29th September.
What's happening on the day?
Event Schedule
Join us on Sunday November 22nd, to discover your next favourite book at the Oxford Examination Schools, OX1 4BG.
Throughout the day we have a packed schedule full of exciting and informative sessions for all attendees.
This event is to be opened by the Lord Mayor of Oxford, Councillor Chewe Munkonge.
Where to find us
The Venue
Location
Oxford Examination Schools
75 – 81 High St, Oxford, OX1 4BG
Directions
By Car: The M40, M4 and A34 provide easy access to Oxford from London and the south. The M40 links Birmingham to Oxford from the north. The A420 and A40 approach Oxford from the west.
Parking: We are unable to offer parking for Festival events. Parking in Oxford city centre is limited. Visitors are advised to use one of the five Park & Ride systems, which are all clearly signposted from the Oxford Ring Road. The nearest car park is at St Clement’s Street, OX4 1AB.
By Bus: Oxford has an extensive network of local buses, making it easy to visit the town centre from every direction. The main Festival site is a short 5-10 minute walk from central bus stops. The closest bus stops are outside the Exam School. There are also fast and frequent bus services from central London that also stop at the venue.
By Train: Oxford has a centrally located train station with frequent and direct train services from London and Reading, as well as from Birmingham via Banbury and Coventry. Oxford Parkway station, north of the city, serves London Marylebone. The main Festival site is a 25-minute walk from the station.
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