Tag: Oxford Bookstore

Six book covers shortlisted for Oxford Bookstore ‘Book Cover Prize’

“Never judge a book by its cover is a difficult axiom to follow. Invariably we end up picking up a book because of the riveting book cover. The 7th edition of Oxford Book Cover Prize salutes the creative genius and diversity of the Indian graphic design community”.

January 22, 2022

Oxford Bookstore opens entries for Oxford Bookstore Book Cover Prize 2022

"In today's fast evolving world, designers and illustrators play a vital role in helping a book become emblematic and create recall. Additionally, now more than ever before, they face the challenge of creating covers for a virtual world of readers, as well as for readers who frequent brick and mortar bookstores, two different disciplines.

October 29, 2021

Oxford Bookstore opens new store at Aerocity

Oxford Bookstore at Worldmark, Aerocity provides a complete reading and relaxing environment for book lovers and readers, making it a one-stop destination for all.

February 13, 2021

Reliving an epic mystery case

‘The impossible could not have happened, therefore the impossible must be possible in spite of appearances”— Agatha Christie Oxford Bookstore wore an uncanny look last Thursday. A woman, aged 30 years, was found murdered at the store in Kolkata on 13 September 2018.  The store announced a special prize for detectives or anyone interested in …

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September 23, 2018

Through the bylanes of history

Prasenjit K Basu guided the audience through the lanes and bylanes of history as he discussed his new book, Asia Reborn: A Continent Rises From The Ravages of Colonialism And War To A New Dynamism, which was launched recently at Oxford Bookstore, Kolkata. He shared an insightful perspective regarding the history of Indian independence and …

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November 6, 2017