Touching From a Distance
Oct 2014 · Faber & Faber
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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 idolized by his fans, Ian Curtis left behind a legacy rich in artistic genius. Mesmerizing 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.
Revered by his peers and idolized by his fans, Ian Curtis left behind a legacy rich in artistic genius. Mesmerizing 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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4.7
23 reviews
Ryan Aquino
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January 12, 2018
Ive only finished reading chapter 8. It seems to me that it is a book about Deborah's frustrations living with Ian. Some overtones of resentment and rants and complaints. It gets tiring after a while. Im not even sure if i should read the rest of it to be blatantly honest.
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Lars Villa
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April 17, 2019
should be read with a grain of salt. deborah curtis is pretty courageous for putting her part of the story out there. detailed account of their life together. im not sure how accurate all of these memories or accusations are, and there seems to be a fundamental misunderstanding of depression as well as suicide throughout the book. however it does make for a very interesting read.
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Deborah Curtis is the author of Touching from a Distance, her memoir of Ian Curtis, lead singer of Joy Division.
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