UK Fine Press (Oxford)
3rd May 2025, 4th May 2025
Event Information
Please scroll down to see the PBFA exhibitors, followed by the the Fine Press Book Association exhibitors. The floor plan is available to download at the bottom of the page.
The Fine Press Book Association (FPBA) is an organisation of individuals interested in the art of fine printing, formed with the goal of promoting the appreciation of beautiful books and printing skills.
FPBA had its first official meeting and issued the first issue of Parenthesis in 1998. Today it has a worldwide membership of those interested in the fine book and contemporary fine printing: collectors, printers, artists, illustrators, museums, libraries, and dealers.
It publishes Parenthesis, a journal devoted to fine printing and book-making, issues an occasional e-newsletter, organizes events for members and non-members, and has run competitions in book design.
Parenthesis is published twice a year and is free to members. To bring vitality and variety to Parenthesis, its production alternates between North America and the UK. In the Americas, Robert McCamant of Sherwin Beach Press brings out the Fall issue, while production of the Spring issue is led by Sebastian Carter of Rampant Lions Press.
Each issue typically is 64 pages of articles and illustrations, many in colour. Up to 90 de luxe members receive a special limited edition of Parenthesis, which is case-bound and presented in a slip case with a parcel of items specially printed by presses from around the world.
For example, past parcels have included wood engravings by Gaylord Shanilec, Frank Martin, and Simon King, printing from Henry Morris and Nicolas McDowall, pochoir by Peter Allen and Ian Beck, and a poster for the Pennyroyal Caxton Press edition of the Holy Bible.
Refreshments available.
The image you see is from the Bawden mural at Blackwell's book shop in Oxford.
Key Details
Time & Date 3rd May 2025, 12:00 - 17:00 4th May 2025, 11:00 - 16:00
Venue Oxford University Examination Schools, 75-81 High Street, Oxford, OX1 4BG
Organisers
Sian Wainwright, Blackwell's Books
Tel: 01865 333555
Email: Sian.Wainwright@blackwell.co.uk
Henry Gott, Blackwell's Books
Tel: 01865 333555
Email: Henry.Gott@blackwell.co.uk
Ticket Information
Adult Ticket (includes catalogue) £ 2.00
Travel Information
Parking
There is no parking on site. The nearest city centre car park is St Clements car park, about a 10 minute walk. It is open 24 hours a day and charges apply throughout the year. There are disabled car parking spaces opposite and also in Merton Street.
Train
Oxford is the nearest station, approx 20 minute walk.
Bus
The nearest bus stop and airport bus stops (Heathrow and Gatwick) are located on the High Street just outside the Examination Schools (Queen’s Lane stop).
Driving
We recommend using the Park & Ride system. The Thornhill (400) and Seacourt (400) Park & Ride services stop just outside (Queen’s Lane stop).
Fair Exhibitors
If you would like to see which Members will be at this fair, you can browse through them all below. Just select the letter their name starts with and click their name to see their specific page.
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Friends of the PBFA
Please email info@pbfa.org for more information