

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Michael Robb and Evan Friss BOOK MAKERS AND BOOKSELLERS
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 21 May, 2026 at 05:30 pm – Thu, 21 May, 2026 at 06:30 pm (+01:00)
- **Event Description**: Join authors Michael Robb and Evan Friss as the discuss the bookshops and publishers of the UK and United States of AmericaAbout this EventMichael Robb (UK) and Evan Friss (USA) will join up to discuss what the world of books looks like both here and abroadShelf LifeThis engaging narrative unveils the resilience and innovation of key figures who have shaped the literary landscape, from the pioneering days of William Caxton to the contemporary influence of Jeff Bezos.As the narrative navigates the ever-evolving terrain of book retail, it delves into the seismic changes of the past forty years and reflects on the current state of the industry, as well as offering insights into the challenges and future opportunities that lie ahead for publishing and bookselling in the twenty-first century.A must-read for anyone passionate about books, bookshops and the enduring legacy of the written word.Michael RobbMichael Robb, a stalwart figure in the bookselling and publishing arena, has experienced first-hand the shifting tides of this well-loved industry over the past 40 years. From successfully running an independent bookshop in Essex for two decades, to transitioning into the publishing domain, his broad network within the book trade gives him a unique insight to the world of books.The BookshopEvan Friss's history of the bookshop draws on oral histories, archival collections, municipal records, diaries, letters, and interviews with leading booksellers to offer a fascinating look at this institution beloved by so many. The Bookshop is a love letter to bookstores, a charming chronicle for anyone who cherishes these sanctuaries of literature, and essential reading to understand how these vital institutions have shaped American life-and why we still need them.Evan FrissEvan Friss is a professor of history at James Madison University and the author of two other books: The Cycling City: Bicycles and Urban America in the 1890s and On Bicycles: A 200-Year History of Cycling in New York City. He lives with his wife (a bookseller) and two children (occasional booksellers) in Harrisonburg, Virginia.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/oxford/michael-robb-and-evan-friss-book-makers-and-booksellers/100001980629612488
- **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, sports, trips-adventures, cycling
- **Interested Audience**: 
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## Ticket Details

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- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 6, max: 6, currency: GBP

## Event venue details

- **city**: Oxford
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Blackwell's Bookshop
- **lat**: 51.7546303
- **long**: -1.2554723
- **full address**: Blackwell's Bookshop, 48-51 Broad Street, Oxford, United Kingdom

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- **organizer**: Blackwell's, Broad Street Oxford (https://allevents.in/org/blackwells-broad-street-oxford/22529118)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Thu, 21 May, 2026 at 05:30 pm (+01:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Blackwell's Bookshop, 48-51 Broad Street, Oxford, United Kingdom
- **Q**: What is the ticket price?
  - **A:** starting from 6 up to 6 GBP
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Blackwell's, Broad Street Oxford
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** art, literary-art, sports, trips-adventures, cycling
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Michael Robb and Evan Friss BOOK MAKERS AND BOOKSELLERS ?
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