• 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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    Helen Johns

    Results Department Editorial Services

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    Results Department Editorial Services is run by Helen Johns, an award-winning copywriter and supplier of editorial services in Oxfordshire. Helen specialises in providing editorial support, copywriting, copy editing and proofreading services to authors and businesses. Her background is based on 40 years’ experience of editorial, sales and marketing roles in book and magazine publishing and other businesses.

    Helen can edit your book for publication, whether it’s fiction, biography or memoir, or non-fiction. I’ll check for consistency, clarity, and relevance; ensure grammar, syntax, diction, spelling and punctuation are correct; reduce over-long sentences where required; double-check that text references and footnotes are accurate; remove unwanted formatting, and check fonts are consistent.

    Helen is also a first-class proofreader: checking for spelling and punctuation errors in headings and body copy; reviewing consistency of headings, references and pagination; ensuring fonts are consistent; dealing with missing or repeated text; and ensuring captions and source references are correct.

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    Tom Lloyd

    Tom Lloyd

    Tom is the author of fifteen books of fantasy, SF and historical fiction – including the Twilight Reign series, The God Fragments and his latest series, The Devil Diaries. 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.

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    Geoffrey Ring

    Geoffrey Ring

    Geoffrey was born in East London in 1948 and grew up with his parents and two brothers in Winchmore Hill. He attended St Pauls C of E Primary School and, having failed his 11+, moved on to Winchmore Secondary Modern School. Here he studied for his O and A Level GCEs before taking up a place at City University to read Civil Engineering. A career with Consulting Engineers, Contractors but primarily Local Government served him well and now retired he lives with his wife in Buckinghamshire.

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    Dice Comics

    Dice Comics

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    Dice Comics is founded by Charles Cutting & Norm Chung.

    Charles Cutting has been a professional artist for over 20 years. his work in comics has been published by the open university and various small presses. his latest graphic novel is the fiery crown. Recently, in 2026 he released a 10th anniversary edition of KADATH: The dream quest of Randolph Carter.

    Norm Chung is an illustrator and artist painting in traditional media before working for several years in the games industry. In 2014 he won the Lakes international comic arts festival undiscovered talent competition and has since worked with other writers to produce graphic novels and Children’s picture books. He collaborated with writer Matthew Hllsdon to create the Graphic Novel ALIDOR: The Forbidden Friend, which will be released June 2026.

    DICE COMICS is a collective that offers you a brand name to self publish your work under. We can also offer a free ISBN (if available) should you choose to self publish your completed work under the dice comics imprint. dice comics is not currently open to submissions but we hope to be soon. We publish entertainment titles aimed at all ages.

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    Evelyne Gnassounou

    Evelyne Gnassounou

    Evelyne Glyne is an oil painter. Born in Togo, she grew up in France and now lives in Woodstock, England. She has exhibited in London, Istanbul & Lille, and very fondly, Wolfson College, Oxford when she moved here in the 90s. She studied at Beaux-Arts Lille and Textile Design at ESAAT in Roubaix, participating in many fashion shows, competitions and freelance work, specialising in hand-knitted clothing, styling and textiles.

    In the past few years, we have seen many British historical events that have altered the fabric of the country forever. Evelyne expresses these emotions through her artwork, her work is a mix of the West African, Oxfordian & French influences that have graced her life. Working on canvas, wood & ceramic, she continuously is inspired by her surroundings & world events.

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    Jude Hayland

    Jude Hayland

    I have been a writer of fiction for many years, initially as a short story writer for women’s magazines when I was published extensively, nationally and internationally.

    After completing an M.A. in Creative Writing, I turned to full length fiction and have now written four novels with a fifth close to completion. My novels are character driven – their genre is book group/commercial/literary crossover with themes of the complexities of family life, relationships and the influence of the past upon present lives. Set in the latter years of the 20th century and the opening decade of the 21st, each novel is a standalone story.

    My fifth novel is something of a departure for me: set in London during WW2 with themes of conscientious objection as well as duty and familial obligation, it is my first venture into what can be considered historic fiction.

    In addition to writing, I run creative writing classes and workshops and enjoy speaking to a wide range of societies and groups about my creative process and my long writing career.

    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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