Eyþór is an Icelandic antiquarian with an impressive rare book collection. For many years, he has been collecting and restoring rare books, some of which are important original Icelandic manuscripts. We sat down to chat about his collection and so much more.

Questions I Asked Eyþór During the Interview?

  • When did your fascination with antique book collecting and restoration start?
  • How many books are in your collection?
  • What is your process of restoration? How long does it take to restore a book?
  • Do you have any strange books in your collection? What is the oldest book that you have?
  • You’ve had many visitors to see your collection. Is there anyone who visited your collection that surprised you?
  • Do you ever display your collections to the public?
  • Where can people find you online if they want to follow along with what you are doing?
  • What’s your favorite Icelandic word or phrase?

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Þakka þér kærlega fyrir að hlusta og sjáumst fljótlega.

About the Author
Jewells is a native New Yorker that fell in love with an Icelander and now lives in one of the most fascinating countries in the world. As the host of the All Things Iceland podcast, she shares about Icelandic culture, history, language and nature. When she is not making podcast episodes or YouTube videos, you can find her attempting to speak in Icelandic, hiking up mountains, reading books and spending time with her family.

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