The Rare World of Literary Treasures with Tom Ayling, Founder of Tom W. Ayling Rare Books & Manuscripts
October 15, 2024
In this episode of Careers Unwrapped, host Mark Fawcett is joined by Tom Ayling (@tomwayling on TikTok), Founder of Tom W. Ayling Rare Books & Manuscripts and a TikTok sensation with over 359,943 followers. Together, they explore Tom's journey from bookseller to rare book expert and social media star, diving into the fascinating world of literary treasures, and how platforms like TikTok transformed the antiquarian book trade.
In this episode of Careers Unwrapped, host Mark Fawcett is joined by Tom Ayling, Founder of Tom W. Ayling Rare Books & Manuscripts and a TikTok sensation with over 359,943 followers.
Join them as they:
- Tom's career path from bookseller to rare book expert
- The intricacies of the antiquarian book trade
- How social media has revolutionized the rare book industry
- The challenges and rewards of starting an independent rare book business
- The art of storytelling through rare books and manuscripts
- Unexpected discoveries in the world of rare books
Tom Ayling is the Founder of Tom W. Ayling Rare Books & Manuscripts, a company dedicated to preserving and disseminating rare literary treasures. With a deep passion for literature and historical works, Tom has made a significant impact on social media, where his videos demystifying the world of rare books have captured the attention of over half a million followers across platforms.
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