{"product_id":"touching-from-a-distance-by-deborah-curtis-9780571313600","title":"Touching From a Distance","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRevered 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eTouching from a Distance\u003c\/i\u003e 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, \u003ci\u003eTouching from a Distance\u003c\/i\u003e includes a full set of Curtis's lyrics and a discography and gig list.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47455839420652,"sku":"9780571313600","price":32.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/71JtoPh6e_L._SL1500.jpg?v=1774801088","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/touching-from-a-distance-by-deborah-curtis-9780571313600","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}