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# Touching from a Distance: Ian Curtis and Joy Division ☆ PDF Download by * Deborah Curtis eBook or Kindle ePUB Online free. Touching from a Distance: Ian Curtis and Joy Division "There was got to be more to Ian Curtis than this" according to J. Thorp. I did enjoy this book. It was very interesting and pretty well written. I am a long time fan of Joy Division and I think Ian Curtis was fabulous. The story is obviously pretty one-sided, despite the quotes that Deborah Curtis got from friends of Ian. But of course it would be one-sided anyway since largely, this book is HER opinion of what was going on.. "Honest and myth shattering" according to Diana H.. I found Touching
| Title | : | Touching from a Distance: Ian Curtis and Joy Division |
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.23 (972 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0571224814 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 240 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-07-09 |
| Language | : | English |
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. 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
"There was got to be more to Ian Curtis than this" according to J. Thorp. I did enjoy this book. It was very interesting and pretty well written. I am a long time fan of Joy Division and I think Ian Curtis was fabulous. The story is obviously pretty one-sided, despite the quotes that Deborah Curtis got from friends of Ian. But of course it would be one-sided anyway since largely, this book is HER opinion of what was going on.. "Honest and myth shattering" according to Diana H.. I found Touching from a Distance by Deborah Curtis to be very honest. I don't feel she is a bitter person trying to slam the legend of gothic god Ian Curtis. Instead I found her to be very kind in her memories of the husband who abandoned her and their daughter when he found something more interesting to do. She was loyal to her husband then and she is . Gino Capece said Great quick read with enough details of Ian's Life w/& without Joy Division. This is a must READ !! Very powerful and very sadDeborah Curtis tells it like it was to be married to Ian Curtis, his life as she saw him, and his band Joy Division. The best thing about this book, is that Debbie includes all of Ian's lyrics (made to to real song, to complete unreleased songs, to notes, and poems. The book is a short read, but it is ver
"Fans of both bands will find this memoir revelatory."Kirkus Reviews
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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