Glyn Jones was the pioneer of the generation of Anglo-Welsh writers which included Vernon Watkin, Dylan Thomas and Idris Davies. The Island of Apples is regarded as the best of his novels. He has also published numerous volumes of short stories, poems, criticism (The Dragon has Two Tongues) and translations.

I found my self unexpectedly hooked by the Island of Apples - I became increasingly beguiled by its haunting quality. New York Herald Tribune An iridescent story. New York Times The novel, like all true works of art, grows more important with time - it is a remarkable piece of work, sustained and controlled.