Year: 2007
Author: Deborah Curtis
Genre: Biography
Publisher: Faber & Faber
ISBN: 0571239560, 9780571239566
English language
Format: ePub
Interactive table of contents: Yes

The only profound, biographical biography of the lead vocalist Joy Division, written by his widow. Honored by his peers - Bono described his voice as "sacred" and adored by his fans, Ian Curtis left a legacy rich in artistic gift. He was a fascinating performer on stage, remaining an introvert and a man prone to mood changes. Having remained a mystery until the very end, Ian Curtis died of his own hand on May 18, 1980. "Touching at a distance" describes Curtis's life from the early teenage years to his premature death on the eve of the first American tour of Joy Division. The book tells how, having a wife, a child and approaching international glory, he was captivated by the magnificence of death at a young age. What were the reasons for his enthusiasm for death? In Touching Away, the widow of Curtis, Deborah, talks about the drama of his life and the tragedy of his death. The book includes discography, a list of speeches and a complete collection of lyrics by Curtis, some of which first appear in print.

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