• 2026 National Year of Reading
  • Oxford Indie Book Fair

    Keeping publishing independent

    July 12th 2026

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  • 2026 National Year of Reading
  • Oxford Indie Book Fair

    Keeping publishing independent

    July 12th 2026

    Proud partner of

    Oxford Festival of the Arts logo white
  • 2026 National Year of Reading
  • Oxford Indie Book Fair

    Keeping publishing independent

    July 12th 2026

    Proud partner of

    Oxford Festival of the Arts logo white
  • 2026 National Year of Reading
  • Oxford Indie Book Fair

    Keeping publishing independent

    July 12th 2026

    Proud partner of

    Oxford Festival of the Arts logo white

    What is OXIB?

    The National Independent Publishing Event

    Established 2020

    There are 2 OXiB events for 2026 and they’re both FREE to visitors.

    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.

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    Dennis Hamley

    Dennis Hamley

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    First book published 1962, first novel 1974. Indie since 2013. Specialising in Crossover novels.

    My own imprint is Joslin Books. My favourite titles on it are The Hare Trilogy and Out of the Mouths of Babes. However, my latest book, a reissue of Spirit of the Place, published by Writers Review Publishing ,is now available. A time-slip novel. The main character is the eighteenth-century poet Nicholas Fowler. He writers a lot of poetry but don’t bother looking him up in Wikipedia. I am at present working on the third book in The Ellen Trilogy (Ellen’s People, Divided Loyalties and Unfinished Business) and also playing a ‘cosy crime’ game with two other writers.

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    Cris G Wells

    Cris G. Wells

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    Born and raised in Spain, Cris moved to the UK a few years ago to pursue her career in Space Engineering. She now lives in Oxford, which she discovered is the city with the highest rate of published authors per square mile. It made her think… why not contribute to that?

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    Evolve Expressions

    We are Evolve Expressions— ‘where words become power, and art becomes movement’.

    We are Yvonne Murray and Charlynn Bryan – self-published poets with 6 poetry books between the two of us. Charlynne and I met through our love of poetry and became firm friends.

    We have been collaborating as a business for nearly 3-years to sell our books and artwork. We have a positive outlook on life and share that sentiment with everyone who meets us. We are passionate creatives who can turn hurt (and of course joy) into art.

    We believe we craft poetry that doesn’t just speak—it uplifts!

    We want to create art that doesn’t just inspire but makes you think – reaffirms.

    From heartfelt verses to imaginative storytelling, our six books celebrate creativity, including one specially crafted for the dreamers—the children who carry tomorrow in their hands.

    Our full range of art, which comprises of paintings and photography on canvass or framed, positive affirmations on cards, book marks or framed; keyrings, magnets, knitted hats and headbands. For 2026, we now have resin and wooden coasters.

    Evolve Expressions—where poetry meets possibility, and creativity sparks transformation.

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    Oxfordfolio

    Oxfordfolio

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    Oxfordfolio is a high-quality self-publishing provider, taking you and your unique story from manuscript to physical book. We are experts in full-colour integrated books with over 40 years of editorial, typesetting and graphic design experience. We work primarily in illustrated non-fiction (memoirs, histories, travel, biographies) but have also launched Anglepoise Books for quality fiction. We aim is to provide a flexible service tailored to your specific requirements as we take you through the whole publishing process We work with personally selected artists and illustrators, copy-editors, proof-readers and indexers, graphic designers, typesetters, and UK printers to produce the best bespoke book for your budget.

    Your Life • Your Story • Your Book

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    Josie Jaffrey

    Josie Jaffrey

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    Josie Jaffrey is an Oxford-based indie author who writes about lost worlds, dystopian societies and morally-ambiguous monsters (vampires are her favourite). She has published multiple novels and short stories. Most of those are set in the Silverse, an apocalyptic world filled with vampires and zombies.

    Josie is the founding editor of indie fantasy magazine Indie Bites and the writer of the urban fantasy podcast Jack Valentine, Vampire Detective.​

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    Lisa Sabah

    Liisa Sabah

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    Liisa is author of The Five-fold Chronicles fantasy series. The Cocoon Within, is Liisa’s debut fantasy adventure novel and the first book in the series which also won Readers Choice award in October 2025, from the Open Book Awards.

    Liisa loves writing epic fantasy adventure stories and she published book 2 in the series last year and is expected to launch book 3 in the series by the end of summer 2026.

    In her spare time Liisa loves to journal and writes stories fuelled by her vivid imagination and inspiration from the world around her. Born in Bedfordshire, she spent her formative childhood years there until the age of ten, when she emigrated with her family to West Africa, where she spent the next four years, before returning to the UK.

    Liisa is half Finnish and half Ghanaian by heritage, she has a passion for travel, too much coffee and a love for animals, especially those roaring big cats… lions! Her Christian faith influences her fantasy writing, with themes of the spiritual battle of good vs evil and adversity and challenge that the characters strive to overcome.

    Liisa is fascinated by the human psyche and has a strong belief that the human mind is capable of so much more than we know, she likes to read books about personal development, mindset, and transforming the way that we think.

    Oxford Poetry Slam

    What's happening on the day? 

    Free Talks & Poetry Slam Programme

    Throughout the day we have a packed schedule full of exciting and informative sessions for all attendees. 

    Join us on Sunday July 12, thanks to The Oxford Festival of the Arts, and discover your next favourite book in the ‘Big School – the main hall of Magdalen College School: entrance Cowley Place just off The Plain.

    But that isn’t all. Off the High Street approaching Magdalen Bridge is an entrance to the Rose Garden Gazebo/Bar where you can listen to poetry organised by The Oxford Poetry Circle.

    In the Junior School Hall, to the left of the Gazebo, there will be speaker events. In the case of bad weather some of the poetry will take place there too.

    Who's Speaking?

    Where to find us

    The Venue

    Contact

    Magdalen College School
    Cowley Place, Oxford, OX4 1DZ

    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 to MCS 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 The Plain (Cowley Road) and St Clement’s. There are also fast and frequent bus services from central London (closest stop St Clement’s).

    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.

    Magdalen College School Map

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