Thomas Dilworth, author of 'David Jones: Engraver, Soldier, Painter, Poet' (2017) describes the life and work of David Jones. Dilworth considers Jones' early drawings, his experience in the First World War, his engravings, paintings, inscriptions and poetry, including a reading from 'In Parenthesis' by the poet Robin Robertson.

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