Adam Smyth

Professor Adam Smyth is a Professor at the University of Oxford and Tutorial Fellow at Balliol College. His research focuses on the history of the book, early modern literature, and material texts. He has authored influential monographs such as The Book-Makers and edited major works like The Oxford Handbook of the History of the Book in Early Modern England. His work bridges scholarly rigor with creative projects, including collaborations with artists and exhibitions.

• Academic Roles: Professor (Faculty of English Language & Literature), Tutorial Fellow (Balliol College)
• Key Interests: History of the book, material texts, life-writing (diaries, autobiographies), and early modern English literature

His creative work includes installations, exhibitions, and weekly essays on literature and material culture. He has been recognized with awards such as the Bainton Prize and SHARP DeLong Book History Prize.

• Editorial Roles: Co-edits Routledge’s Material Readings in Early Modern Culture series, co-founder of Inscription: the Journal of Material Text
• Media Engagement: Regular contributor to Times Literary Supplement, London Review of Books, and appearances on BBC Radio and international media