Suzanne Harrington reviews Blood Beneath the Skin by Andrew Wilson, a new book on the life of fashion’s enfant terrible, Alexander, ‘Lee’ McQueen,  whose personal life was marred by drugs and depression. 

Mesmerized

A period thriller set in 18th century Paris, Perfume (Fox, €24.99) attempts to assail the senses as Jean-Baptiste Grenouille (Ben Whishaw) develops a keen sense of smell and embarks on a murderous pursuit of young women.

Cross-dressing comic Eddie Izzard is making a film about his life.