persepolis, and big award news...

there's a line in one of my favourite Spearmint songs ['say something else'] where they state that a film is "never, ever, EVER as good as the book". well, last night sue and i went out [blimey, it was almost like having a social life again...:) ] and saw a movie that might just be the exception that proves that particular rule - 'persepolis'...
it was the opening film in this year's leeds international film festival - the lord mayor was there an everything - and it was really, really good - funny, moving, chilling and beautifully animated [the movie, not the mayor]. well worth seeking out if it's showing near you somewhere... [and if you're in leeds, they're showing it in the town hall this weekend i think...] failing that, get ahold of the books, as they are equally fantastic.

other news - a book that i illustrated has won an award!
i don't think that my contribution had much to do with it, to be honest, but it's always nice to be associated with success...

talking of awards - our favourite shop ever in leeds, the majestic ok comics, just won the 'retail legend' award in the annual leeds guide Retail Therapy awards - a richly deserved victory in our book... congrats to jared and all involved - pay 'em a visit if you're in town...