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Touching from a Distance

By Curtis Deborah, Ian Curtis

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| Paperback | 9780571224814

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The only in-depth biographical accoutn of the lead singer of Joy Division, written by his widow.

Revered by his peers -- Bono described his voice as "holy" -- and idolized by his fans, Ian Curtis left behind a legacy rich in artistic genius. He was a mesmerizing performer on stange, yet also Continue

The only in-depth biographical accoutn of the lead singer of Joy Division, written by his widow.

Revered by his peers -- Bono described his voice as "holy" -- and idolized by his fans, Ian Curtis left behind a legacy rich in artistic genius. He was a mesmerizing performer on stange, yet also introverted and prone to mode swings. Engimantic to the last, Ian Curtis died by his own hand on 18 May 1980.

Touching from a Distance describes Curtis's life from his early teenage years to his premature death on the eve of Joy Division's first American tour. It tells how, with a wife, child and impending international fame, he was seduced by the glory of an early grave. What were the reasons for his fascination with death? Were his dark, brooding lyrics an artistic exorcism? In Touching from a Distance Curtis's widow, Deborah, explains the drama of his life and the tragedy of his death.

Includes discography, gig list and a full set of Curtis's lyrics, some of which appear in print for the first time.

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  • Fantastic read about the frontman for one of the most seminal post-punk bands ever.

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  • Love will tear us apart

    "Basically, we want to play and enjoy what we like playing. I think when we stop doing that, i think, well, that will be time to pack it in. That will be the end".

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    Dema said on Mar 10, 2009 | Add your feedback

  • A must read for any Joy Division fan. An in depth look into the life of their tortured frontman.

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    Embla said on Jul 7, 2008 | Add your feedback

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  • English Books
  • Paperback 240 Pages
  • Edition: 2
  • ISBN-10: 0571224814
  • ISBN-13: 9780571224814
  • Publisher: Faber and Faber
  • Pub date: Feb 17, 2005
  • Dimensions: 1226 mm x 839 mm x 129 mm Just how big is that?
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