Touching From a Distance

Name: Touching From a Distance
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SKU: 9780571313600
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By Deborah Curtis

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Touching From a Distance is the definitive biography of Ian Curtis, the legendary lead singer of Joy Division, written by his widow Deborah Curtis. It explores his complex life, from his mesmerising stage presence and artistic genius to his private struggles with mood swings and isolation. The book offers an intimate account of Curtis's rise to fame, his family life, and the tragic decision that ended his life in 1980. Featuring a foreword by Jon Savage and an introduction by Joy Division's drummer, Steven Morris, it includes Curtis's complete lyrics, a discography, and a gig list.
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This book is ideal for fans of Joy Division, post-punk music enthusiasts, and readers interested in deeply personal biographies that explore the complexities of artistic genius and mental health.

The only in-depth biographical account of the legendary lead singer of Joy Division.

Touching From a Distance by Deborah Curtis is the only in-depth biographical account of the legendary lead singer of Joy Division, Ian Curtis.

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The only in-depth biographical account of the legendary lead singer of Joy Division, written by his widow. Includes a foreword by Jon Savage and an introduction by Joy Division drummer, Steven Morris.

Revered by his peers and idolised by his fans, Ian Curtis left behind a legacy rich in artistic genius. Mesmerising on stage but introverted and prone to desperate mood swings in his private life, Curtis died by his own hand on 18 May 1980.

Touching from a Distance documents how, with a wife, child and impending international fame, Curtis was seduced by 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's lyrics and a discography and gig list.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780571313600

Publisher: Faber & Faber

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 October 2014

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Faber & Faber

Edition: Main

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 203.0mm

Weight: 201g

Pages: 240

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Arts & Culture Biography & Memoir Deborah Curtis Musicians, Movie Stars & Creative Biographies Non-Fiction

About the Author

Deborah Curtis is the author of Touching from a Distance, her memoir of Ian Curtis, lead singer of Joy Division.