Touching From A Distance

The only in-depth biographical account of the legendary lead singer of Joy Division, written by his widow.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 swing s in his private life, Curtis died by his own hand on 18 May 1980.Touc hing from a Distance documents how, with a wife, child and impending i nternational 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 a nd a discography and gig list.