Meet Tom Ayling: rare + antiquarian bookseller

This week’s creator interview is with Tom Ayling, a rare and antiquarian bookseller based in the UK, working for Jonkers Rare Books. And don’t tell his friends, but he’s also a prolific storyteller on Booktok, sharing incredible stories and the provenance of some of the world’s most beloved and one-of-a-kind books. Explore the world of rare books and how you might start your own book collection. Plus, why do first editions with dust jackets make them so special?

Find Tom here:
TiKTok:   / tomwayling  
Instagram:   / tomwayling  

Visit Jonkers Rare Books:
https://www.jonkers.co.uk/about/9/our...

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P.S. “Third Places” are meant for connecting with people over a shared love of something, and developing a sense of belonging. In this case, between the pages of a great book. I look forward to sharing some of my favorites with you!