Following the tragic death of lead singer Ian Curtis on the eve of their first US Tour, Peter Hook and Joy Division’s remaining members resurrected themselves into what would become one of the most influential bands of the eighties. New Order’s distinctive sound – a fusion of post-punk and ground-breaking electronica – inspired and paved the way for the dance music revolution. Throughout their career, the band scaled the heights of success with huge hits including “Bizarre Love Triangle,” “Perfect Kiss,” “Regret” and “Blue Monday” – the biggest selling 12-inch single of all time.
Yet despite their renown, the band was entrenched in a battle between the visionary and the volatile, and their relationships were often fraught with tensions. SUBSTANCE: Inside New Order is packed with outrageous anecdotes and the “gleefully profane” (Entertainment Weekly) storytelling of his first two books, this is a no-holds barred, comprehensive history of New Order. The candid memories and sense of humor displayed throughout will more than satisfy Hook’s fans and thrill new readers.
Including every New Order set list and tour itinerary, SUBSTANCE is also interspersed with “geek facts” about every piece of electronic equipment used to forge the sound that changed the direction of popular music, discographies, gigographies, and track-by-track analysis, as well as exclusive photographs and archival images from Peter’s personal collection. A compelling snapshot of the era, SUBSTANCE brings readers backstage to the 80s music scene in all its now nostalgic glory.
Pre-order “Substance – Inside New Order” here – http://hc.com/Substance
BOOK SIGNINGS
Weds 1st Feb Saint Vitus Bar, Brooklyn, New York (with WORD Bookstores)
Thurs 2nd Feb Book Revue, Huntington, NY
Fri 3rd Feb The Regent Theatre, Los Angeles (in partnership with Book Soup)
Sat 4th Feb JCC Of San Francisco, San Francisco
I grew up in a household full of rock music, studied journalism in college, and then became a scientist.Although my science career has served me well, music has always played a major role in my life. I grew up reading "Creem" magazine; I play several musical instruments as a "hobby";and it seems a camera has always been in my hand. Now, I am combining what I love the most--music and photography--serving as editor of Rock At Night. I travel between the US and UK seeking my dream! My motto: life is short...no regrets. Chyrisse
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