The only in-depth biographical account of the legendary lead singer of Joy Division, written by his widow.
Revered by his peers & idolised by his fans, Ian Curtis left behind a legacy rich in artistic genius. But although mesmerising on stage, in his private life he was introverted & had desperate mood swings. In Touching from a Distance his widow pieces together why ï ½ despite his impending international fame & young family ï ½ Curtis took his own life on 18 May 1980.
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, discography & gig list.