Chapter and Verse - New Order, Joy Division and Me by Bernard Sumner (English) P

Description: Chapter and Verse - New Order, Joy Division and Me by Bernard Sumner Includes an account of Bernards Salford childhood, the early days of Joy Division, the bands enormous critical and popular success, and the subsequent tragic death of Ian Curtis. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The long-awaited autobiography of a legend of the Manchester music sceneFounding member and guitarist of Joy Division and the lead singer of New Order, Bernard Sumner has been famous over the years for his reticence. Until now... An integral part of the Manchester music scene since the late 1970s, his is the definitive version of the events that created two of the most influential bands of all time.Chapter and Verse includes a vivid and illuminating account of Bernards Salford childhood, the early days of Joy Division, the bands enormous critical and popular success, and the subsequent tragic death of Ian Curtis. Bernard describes the formation of New Order, takes us behind the scenes at the birth of classics such as Blue Monday and gives his first-hand account of the ecstasy and the agony of the Ha ienda days.Sometimes moving, often hilarious and occasionally completely out of control, this is a tale populated by some of the most colourful and creative characters in music history, such as Ian Curtis, Tony Wilson, Rob Gretton and Martin Hannett. Others have told parts of the story, in film and book form. Now, for the first time, Bernard Sumner gives you chapter and verse. Notes The long-awaited autobiography of a legend of the Manchester music scene, founding member and guitarist of Joy Division and the lead singer of New Order, Bernard Sumner. A vivid and illuminating account of Bernards Salford childhood, the early days of Joy Division, the enormous critical and popular success, and the subsequent tragic death of Ian Curtis, as well as the formation of New Order. Moving, often hilarious and occasionally completely out of control. Author Biography Born in Salford in 1956, Bernard Sumner went on to be a founder member of Joy Division and the singer and lead guitarist of New Order. Review Contains poignantly rendered family tragedies, told with warm humour and without self-pity... As well as showing a life saved and made by rocknroll, it illustrates someone almost effortlessly negotiating the rapids of success and stardom, armed only with street smarts and laconic Manc wit... A must for Joy Division and New Order fans -- Irvine Welsh * Esquire *A fascinating memoir...The book is filled with memories of every kind -- Mark Ellen * The Times * Promotional The long-awaited autobiography of a legend of the Manchester music scene Review Text Contains poignantly rendered family tragedies, told with warm humour and without self-pity... As well as showing a life saved and made by rocknroll, it illustrates someone almost effortlessly negotiating the rapids of success and stardom, armed only with street smarts and laconic Manc wit... A must for Joy Division and New Order fans Review Quote Contains poignantly rendered family tragedies, told with warm humour and without self-pity... As well as showing a life saved and made by rocknroll, it illustrates someone almost effortlessly negotiating the rapids of success and stardom, armed only with street smarts and laconic Manc wit... A must for Joy Division and New Order fans Promotional "Headline" The long-awaited autobiography of a legend of the Manchester music scene Details ISBN0552170496 Author Bernard Sumner Year 2015 ISBN-10 0552170496 ISBN-13 9780552170499 Media Book Publisher Transworld Publishers Ltd Imprint Corgi Books Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 782.42166092 Publication Date 2015-09-10 Format Paperback Language English UK Release Date 2015-09-10 AU Release Date 2015-09-10 NZ Release Date 2015-09-10 Pages 368 Birth 1930 Affiliation Nottingham Trent University Position Author (Cyclist) Qualifications BA, MED Alternative 9781448171323 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:95137477;

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