15 , DAYS tolive
The Originals
COMICS
from the co-creabor of WATCHMEN
DAVE GIBBONS
If you like the idea of a comic whose lead character looks like a crazy retro—futuristic versuon of Paul Weller when he was still with the Jam. then read Dave Gibbon‘s new comic book. Now. See page 43. Titan Books. Available now.
Riding Giants FILM StaCy Dogtown and Z Boys Peralta's fascinating documentary about the history of surfing. See page 59. Film/rouse. Edinburgh and selected release. from Fri 3 Dec.
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Mark Thomas
COMEDY
At an English RAF base
last year a man had his
toothbrush confiscated
because police thought he might use it to cause criminal damage. Such material is grist to the mill of Thomas‘ searing political comedy. See page 56. Cottier. Mon 6 and Tue 7 Dec.
Save the poor Citizens of Earth from aliens »- again — WliIl this brilliant sequel to one of the most popular console games of all time. Gaming fans. better throw a Sickle. See page 1 19. Available now.
Beastie Boys
MUSIC
The original naughty boys of hip hop may no longer be causrng a million gaping holes in VW radiators. but with a cracking recent album under their belts. the Beasties live are still an intriguing prospect. See page 16. SECC, Glasgow. Sat 4 Dec.
Ian Rankin and Alexander McCall Smith
BOOK EVENTS
DAY Noriko Trilogy
Two of Britain‘s best- DVD
Three of Yusijiro Ozu's
very best films released
on DVD. This set includes
the divine Tokyo Story. See page 64. DVD retail Tartan. Available from 6 Dec.
selling authors. these men's literary styles c0uldn‘t be more different. Will they get up on stage and laud each other‘s success. or shoot each other down? See page 43. Assembly Rooms. Edinburgh. Tue 7 Dec.