Touching from a Distance: Ian Curtis and Joy Division

Curtis, Deborah

ISBN 10: 0571239560 / ISBN 13: 9780571239566

Published by Faber & Faber, 2007

Seller Inventory # U9780571239566

Synopsis:

The only in-depth biographical account 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.

About the Author: Deborah Curtis is the author of Touching from a Distance, her memoir of her late husband Ian Curtis, lead singer of Joy Division.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Touching from a Distance: Ian Curtis and Joy...
Publisher: Faber & Faber
Publication Date: 2007
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: Very Good
Dust Jacket Condition: 42063533
Signed: 7/8/2026 2:04:28 PM
Edition: 1783519468.