PREPARE YOURSELF!!

1. With Summer comes Holidays. Lazy days spent down the Beach, on a Boat, or in the Sack. Some of us will be at home, doing, well.......Nothing! Here is a collection of Books, Music and Films I highly recommend you read, listen to and watch over Christmas/New Year. Indulge and Enjoy!
   
   BOOKS:
   
   1. 'Gonzo' by Hunter.S.Thompson.
   Features hundreds of Personal Photographs of one of the Greatest Writers of our Generation.
   Introduction by Johnny Depp.
   
   2. 'LuLu' by Lulu Kwaitkowski.
   A Beautiful Book of Colourful, Dreamlike, Autobiographical handmade Collages, by acclaimed
   Artist, Lulu Kwaitkowski. A Great book for Escapism.
   
   3. 'Gold Diggers' by Tasmina Perry.
   The new Jackie Collins has arrived. Best read while poolside at Palazzo Versace.
   
   MUSIC:
   
   1. 'Standing in the Way of Control' by The Gossip.
   Beth Ditto kicks arse. The new Summertime Anthem Album!
   
   2. 'The World has Made the Man of My Dreams' by Meshell Ndegeocello.
   A sexy Album of Cool Dub Jazz, Slinky Funk and Reggae!
   
   3. 'X' by Kylie Minogue.
   As mentioned many times, this is high on everyone's list. Stand Out Tracks include; Like A Drug, Speakerphone and In My Arms! The 80's are Back!!
   
   MOVIES:
   
   1. 'Margot at the Wedding' Limited Release.
   A little unknown Nicole Kidman Vehicle. Jennifer Jason Leigh is amazing as always!
   
   2. 'The Diving Bell & The Butterfly' (In French) Limited Release.
   A True Story about Courage, Determination and Imagnation. Cry yourself a River.
   
   3. 'I'm Not There' Limited Release.
   A re-enactment of Bob Dylan's life. Mutliple Actors play Bob Dylan from Young Boy to the Man he is Today. Genius.
   
   So there you have it. I caution you however, the music I chose contains no Christmas Carols, the Books don't have Happy Endings and the Movies are'nt feelgood. But they are the very Best of what's in store for the Holidays......sometimes we need to be Provoked rather then Pleased!!!