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
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
Final tickets for the 2026 Autumn Book Fair will be live from Friday 11th September 2026 at approximately 5pm.
Table S10

Sable Dragon
Author, Fantasy & Sci-Fi
Author of character-driven dark fantasy about human bonds formed in adversity shaped by folklore, ecological realism and history. Sarah spent a decade studying Traditional English Martial Arts in order to write better fight scenes.
Latest book ‘Flesh and Blood’ releases 6th October.
Vampire Richard Dawes has spent years trying to outrun the monster he fears he is. When he wakes beside the bodies of three murdered strangers with blood on his lips and no memory of the night before, he is convinced he has once more crossed the line.
Ecologist Samantha Woods returns home to find her family slaughtered in what police believe was a vampire attack. When suspicion falls on her late father, a renowned vampirologist, Samantha sets out to clear his name.
To uncover the truth, the woman searching for her family’s killer and the man who believes he is that killer will have to work together.
And with calls for a nationwide vampire cull intensifying, exposing what really happened may be the only way to stop it.
Table N10

Jason Brown
Childrens' Books, Author, Artist
“Jason Brown is a children’s author and illustrator based in the Oxfordshire area.
His love of science fiction, fantasy and cryptozoology has inspired both his written and illustrated work. His self-published children’s book, Carl Loft and the Oover Monster, was a successfully funded Kickstarter project and a revised, second edition of his book is now available in a selection of local independent book shops in and around Oxford. Jason also brings his characters to life through arts and crafts events, selling themed merchandise and running interactive reading and drawing sessions at schools, community centres and local markets.”
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Stardust Book Services
Author, Artist, Editors, Fantasy & Sci-Fi, Horror & Paranormal
Stardust Book Services is an author services company focused on pre-publication. We offer high-quality services to writers, authors, and publishers around the world. We are a small, independent company located in the UK and offer the widest array of author services on the market.
Our team is comprised of award-winning artists and designers, plus vetted, qualified editors to bring you an exceptional array of services. We’re fantasy and romance specialists in all areas, but we welcome most genres.
And very importantly, we NEVER use AI. Every single piece of work we produce is by human hands. We support the creative industry in keeping it uniquely human.
Stardust founder, Nastasia Bishop-McHugh, will also be representing Stardust’s sister publishing house, Astronaut Publishing, with their debut Romantasy anthology, available for sale at the table.
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Tidewater Press
Publisher
Big issues, intimate lens. Tidewater Press publishes adult fiction that explores topical themes and non-fiction titles that illuminate contemporary issues on the international stage.
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Gabriel Farrell
Author, Fantasy & Sci-Fi
Gabriel is an up-and-coming fantasy author from Oxford. His debut novel ‘The Worth of Scars’ is an epic flintlock adventure with a twist, fusing extremely dark and thought-provoking themes with the classic fantasy quest.
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Scythe Books
Author, Fantasy & Sci-Fi
“Bob is writing timely, speculative, thriller fiction on climate, governments and the flaws within us all.
Bob’s 3rd book Project Deadhead II, a dystopian, crime, thriller has just been launched.”

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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