14 March 2015 Annabal Bagdi – A BOOK lovers’ paradise will take centre stage at this year’s 19th Oxford Literary Festival.
Blackwell’s, the official bookseller for the nine-day event, has revealed it will host its Festival Marquee at the heart of this month’s celebrations.
Up to 40,000 visitors are expected to pass through the special marquee, which will offer literary fans a piece of tranquility during the festivities.
It will be the only place guests from across the world will able to buy books penned by festival speakers before sitting back and enjoying their new find.
Blackwell’s deputy manager Zool Verjee, 39, said: “It’s the hub.
It’s the place where people can gather. It’s really important to create this area where people can just relax and enjoy the great selection of books. It’s part of what makes it feel like a festival. It’s something different and quite special.”
The Festival Marquee, which will be manned by up to 12 Blackwell’s staff members, will feature a seating area alongside refreshments.
It is the first time the marquee will sit next to the Sheldonian Theatre, in Broad Street, after spending years next to Christ Church in St Aldate’s.
Mr Verjee said about 3,500 books, including recently-published titles and bestsellers, will be on offer to all book fans.And staff will also host a number of their own events including illustration workshops.
He added: “It’s not all about buying books. They can just enjoy what’s going on and drink in the atmosphere.”
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