Publishers in Oxford
It is easy to see why Oxford is the second largest hotspot for publishers after London: only an hour away from the capital, with a literary and academic background that is hard to rival, the city has countless publishers of all kinds, perhaps the most renowned being that of its famous university ‘Oxford University Press’ … Read more
Blackwell’s
One of Oxford’s greatest bookstores is undoubtedly Blackwell’s, whose name has long been synonymous with the city and its unrivalled academia. Whilst the chain now owns flagship shops in Cambridge, London Charing Cross Road and Edinburgh South Bridge, it was Oxford’s Broad Street in which Benjamin Henry Blackwell opened his first ever store in January 1879. In those … Read more
Oxford World Book Capital 2014
Hello again Oxford World Bookers, sorry for such a long absence – holidays and work experience following that have meant no time whatsoever to devote to the blog – but I’m pleased to say I’m back again and ready to do some last-minute posts on why Oxford deserves to win before UNESCO’s decision in early … Read more
Oxford Fiction – A Round Up!
With the bid decision drawing close, I thought a last post to round up some great Oxford fiction would be in order as I go on holiday tomorrow for a fortnight: when I return, there won’t be long left until the verdict so some supporting information about the city in general and why we deserve … Read more
Eagle and Child and The Inklings
As a city with such a rich literary history, it is inevitable that there are countless places dotted around Oxford which boast a bookish background, some of which may not be so obvious. One of the best examples of this is the Eagle and Child pub on St Giles, meeting place for the infamous Inklings … Read more
Jude the Obscure
Set in Christminster, a fictional town modelled on Oxford, Thomas Hardy’s ‘Jude the Obscure’ is yet another classic that takes the city of dreaming spires as its inspiration. Widely considered one of the most depressing, the novel intertwines suicide, murder and the severe consequences of religious constrictions and was publicly burned in its time for … Read more
Reading in the rain
It’s been great to be involved in Oxford’s World Book Capital bid on behalf of Oxford University Press–exciting to see the bid gradually come together. So I really enjoyed taking part in the book giveaway in Oxford City Centre last week (even though it was raining) to celebrate the submission of Oxford’s bid to be … Read more
Chipping Norton Literary Festival
Want something a little different to do this weekend? Already missing the bookish buzz of the Oxford Literary Festival and disheartened at the thought of waiting a whole year to indulge your inner bookworm once again? Well fear not for this weekend, from today until Sunday, it’s the Chipping Norton Literary Festival and this year … Read more
The Society of Young Publishers
Another testament to England’s South East as a major centre for books and literature is this fantastic organisation, which supports people looking to succeed in the competitive world of publishing. Whilst its largest branch is in London, the Oxford division is hot on its heels due to being both a major centre for publishing and … Read more
The Oxford Literary Festival
There’s nothing quite like the annual ‘Oxford Literary Festival’ to demonstrate just how important the city really is within the literary world and, now in its 16th year, the event attracts more world-class speakers than ever before and ranks within the top five literary festivals in the world. The event this year runs from the … Read more
