Old Icelandic Books
In the Media
Articles and conversations about Old Icelandic Books and Eyþór Guðmundsson, the Guardian of the Books.
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The Caretaker of Old Icelandic Books: Eyþór Guðmundsson
Video in EnglishJackson Crawford speaks with Eyþór about his interest in old Icelandic books, the collection and the stories behind it.
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Verndar íslenskan menningararf með því að gera við fornbækur
Article in IcelandicSubscription requiredA profile of Eyþór’s work restoring rare books and sharing Iceland’s written heritage through Old Icelandic Books.
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Dulúðin dró Eyþór að gömlum bókum
Article in IcelandicSubscription requiredAn interview with Eyþór from Beitistaðir, introducing his fascination with old books and the printing history of his childhood home.
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The Islanders: An Old Book Collector On A Rescue Mission
Article in EnglishA portrait of Eyþór’s life as a book collector, from his childhood at Beitistaðir to the careful work of bringing damaged books back to life.
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