Touching from a distance Faber & faber (Faber & Faber)

This is the only in-depth biographical account of the legendary lead singer of Joy Division, written aby his widow. It includes a foreword aby Jon Savage and an introduction aby Joy Division drummer, Steven Morris. Revered żeby his peers and idolized aby his fans, Ian Curtis left behind a legacy rich in artistic genius. Mesmerizing on stage but introverted and prone to desperate mood swings in his private life, Curtis died aby his own hand on 18 May 1980. Touching from a Distance documents how, with a wife, child and impending international fame, Curtis was seduced żeby the glory of an early grave. Regarded as the essential book on the essential icon of the post-punk era, Touching from a Distance includes a full set of Curtis' lyrics and a discography and gig list.