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Touching from a Distance - by Deborah Curtis (Paperback)

Name: Touching from a Distance - by Deborah Curtis (Paperback)
Brand: Farrar, Straus and Giroux
SKU: 92387299
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The only in-depth biographical account of the lead singer of Joy Division, written by his widow.
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.
240 Pages
Biography + Autobiography, Music

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Book 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, musician Ian Curtis left behind a legacy rich in artistic genius. He was a mesmerizing performer on stage, yet also introverted and prone to mood swings. Enigmatic to the last, Ian Curtis died by his own hand on May 18, 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 music tour. It tells how, with a wife, a 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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"Fans of both bands will find this memoir revelatory."--Kirkus Reviews

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.

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Dimensions (Overall): 7.7 Inches (H) x 4.9 Inches (W) x .8 Inches (D)

Weight: .4 Pounds

Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up

Number of Pages: 240

Genre: Biography + Autobiography

Sub-Genre: Music

Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux

Format: Paperback

Author: Deborah Curtis

Language: English

Street Date: March 24, 2014

TCIN: 92387299

UPC: 9780571224814

Item Number (DPCI): 247-35-6571

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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