James Orton is an experienced event manager currently working at Blackwell's Bookshops since February 2013. Prior to this role, James held various positions at Waterstones, including Assistant Manager and Bookseller, from August 2008 to October 2012 and from December 1998 to February 2002, respectively. Earlier experience includes a bookseller role at Paperchain Bookstore from October 2004 to February 2008 and a position as Bookseller / Events Assistant Manager at Readings Books and Music from May 2002 to July 2004. Throughout the career, James has developed a strong expertise in bookselling and event management within the retail book industry.
Blackwell's Bookshops
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Blackwell’s is the largest specialist academic bookseller in the UK. Our flagship shops in Oxford, Cambridge, and Edinburgh offer some of the widest selections of titles available on the high street with specialist booksellers who have an in depth knowledge of books. In addition to our flagship shops, the majority of our bookshops are based on University campuses, supporting students and academics within the institution. In addition, Blackwell's offers businesses and organisations an individually tailored service for books, mapping and specialist publications. Working with companies from multinationals to small businesses we help buyers choose the right publications and products. We also provide efficiency saving services such as e-procurement in combination with our shop based business centres providing in-store consultancy and help. Customer sectors we serve include: Multinational corporations, UK PLCs, SMEs, Architects, Solicitors, Accountants, Engineers, Construction companies, Universities, Further Education Colleges, Schools, NHS, Central Government departments, Local Government.