About Oxbow Books

Distribution: Casemate UK

Founded in 2007, Casemate UK is a major book distributor in the UK, European and Commonwealth markets. Beginning with our subject specialities of archaeology, ancient history, military history and art, Casemate UK's distribution operation offers books in many disciplines and subject areas, from the humanities to aviation. Many publishers from the USA, UK, Europe and beyond trust Casemate UK as a valued distribution partner in reaching and maximising sales from all available channels. Casemate UK is a Pen & Sword Books company and handles the distribution for many leading independent publishers, including Oxbow Books. 

Publisher: Oxbow Books

Oxbow Books was founded in 1983 by David Brown, and started life in a shed in the garden of St Cross College, Oxford. The company quickly outgrew the shed, and moved to more spacious premises where the number of books grew and grew, as did the number of staff. In the mid-1980s an office was established in North America. Oxbow now releases around 80 books a year and is a leading publisher in the field of archaeology. In 2023 the company celebrates its 40th anniversary.