The illustrated man

A true unsung legend of the publishing industry, Nick Roberts started out poking around on Crash before launching, editing and even designing some of the UK’s most iconic gaming mags. Given his clear plate-spinning talents, perhaps it’s somewhat ironic then that the first videogame he ever played was Wacky Waiters!

Eric Tucker’s paintings tell stories of ordinary working-class people. Now it’s time to learn about the extrordinary man behind the brush, says his nephew Joe Tucker …

YOUR FEEDBACK & OPINIONS

The Möbius Book Catherine Lacey (Granta, £16.99) ...

What makes a novel of ideas?

In August 1991, Oasis played their debut gig at the Boardwalk club in Manchester – Noel Gallagher was in attendance to see his younger brother’s band, which he would soon join, assuming control over t