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Touching From a Distance: Ian Curtis and ''Joy Division'' by Curtis, Deborah;Curtis, Ian is a music available to read on EtoBox.

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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.

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Author
Curtis, Deborah;Curtis, Ian
Publisher
Faber & Faber, Limited
Published
1996
Language
EN
ISBN
9780571322411
Category
music
Subjects
Music, Biography, Memoir
Rating
3.89 / 5 (140 ratings)
Updated
2026-03-13

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