This is an edited film of the book launch of The Silver of Old Mirrors which took place at the University of Dundee Main Library, 10 December 2025. The launch is introduced by Director of the Library, Hannah Whaley, prefaced by Voyage Out publisher Kirsty Gunn. Roderick Watson is in conversation with William (Ian) Hume about some of the themes and motifs behind his collection, his reading inspirations etc.; Roderick Watson also reads some poems from The Silver of Old Mirrors.