Touching from a Distance
ian curtis and joy division
$28.80
- Paperback
240 pages
- Release Date
16 February 2005
Summary
Touching From a Distance: The Intimate Portrait of Ian Curtis
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.
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Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780571224814 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0571224814 |
| Author: | Deborah Curtis |
| Publisher: | Faber & Faber |
| Imprint: | Faber & Faber |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 240 |
| Release Date: | 16 February 2005 |
| Weight: | 285g |
| Dimensions: | 198mm x 126mm x 16mm |
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Critics Review
“Fans of both bands will find this memoir revelatory.”– Kirkus Reviews
‘An extraordinary book, a steely-eyed look at the pitfalls of fame and a fascinating insight into one man’s heart and soul, written by the only person qualified for the job. Most books about rock and roll cling greedily to the myths of the subject; this one tears them apart.’ Ian Rankin
About The Author
Deborah Curtis
Deborah Curtis is the author of Touching from a Distance, her memoir of Ian Curtis, lead singer of Joy Division.
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