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.
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Breakthrough Book Collective Ltd
Author, Publisher
Breakthrough is a collective of authors that has created an innovative, award-winning independent publisher putting freedom and fairness for creatives – and quality and originality for readers – at the heart of its ethos. A diverse and eclectic list includes fiction and non-fiction, debuts and series, YA and adult sci-fi/fantasy, love stories, mysteries and thrillers, humour and satire, business books and short story anthologies.
Recent launches include Awakenings: why neopaganism and the folklore renaissance matter by Stevyn Colgan (who will be on stand), Curious Events Lately Occurring in this Neighbourhood by the Sunday Times bestselling Tom Cox, the award-winning surreal satire collection from Zena Barrie (also on stand) and romcom The Earth Husband by Dan Brotzel (also at the fair!) among nearly 20 other titles.
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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.
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Rural Rampage
Author
My name is Matt Frame, founder of the Rural Rampage genre of fiction and Youtube channel, where my first book under this all new genre, The Fete of Douglas Blouse, is available in video chapter form. I am pleased to say that I will have physical paperback copies of this book for sale at the Oxford Indie Book Fair and am very much looking forward to welcoming you all to join the rampage!
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T D Owen
Author, History
GILLES OF BEC AND THE CAGE FULL OF BIRDS by T D OWEN
An historical novel and mystery set in 12th century Oxfordshire and Berkshire.
The Cage Full of Birds is story of real people who lived and struggled in The Anarchy of twelfth century England; a stirring tale of self-discovery, the triumph of hope over doubt and, ultimately, of good over evil.
REVIEWS
‘I have been devouring A Cage Full of Birds! I love it, truly! The characters are so well drawn,
and Gilles shines through like a Candide.’
‘Such detail, characters, description, pace… brilliantly done.’
‘What a dance you’ve done there, so good. You made the landscape and period integral
to the reading experience, not just the characters and plot.’
‘The descriptive passages are very lyrical and beautifully evocative of their local settings.’
‘Great suspense building and humour too. I have laughed out loud at many places.’
TIM OWEN is an historian, author, public speaker, teacher and battlefield tour guide with a flair for the dramatic.
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John Mair
Publisher
Johh Mair is a local Oxford resident. He is a former BBC producer and director.
Since ‘retiring’ he has edited sixty six (66) books mainly on media matters (including the BBC), UK politics and the oil boom in Guyana where he was born. In 2026 his published books have been LETTERS TO MATT BRITTIN, THE NEW BBC DG, IN SEARCH OF EL DORADO, A HISTORY OF RUM IN GUYANA AND A NEW EDITION OF THE INSPECTOR MORSE GUIDE TO OXFORD. He is currently working on OIL DORADO:EDITION 8 and a big project on Politics and the people :a disconnect? Both for publication in 2027. He runs My Jericho which has put on 350 events in the last decade.
More details at myjericho.co.uk
His email address is john mair 100@hotmail.com
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Oxford eBooks
Publisher, Publisher Services, Audio Books, Event Organiser
Oxford eBooks (est 2010) specialises in Digital Publishing services for authors and publishers alike. Their typesetting, publishing and eBook production services are fast, accurate and well priced. They also now produce beautifully recorded and edited Audio Books. Come talk with Andy about your project and how he can make your book a reality.
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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