Joy Division: Piece by Piece

Excellent value and excellent service.

Mr Morley does it again! Fantastic read for anyone with even a passing interest in one of the greatest bands of all time. A must for anyone.

A cerebral, spectacular look inside the Manchester scene from one of the best writers in rock history. The book takes you back to the post punk era then to the present for Morley's feelings, and inspirations for his writings, which are very poignant, especially his revealing how his fathers death boookends the journey of Joy Division, and how it may have subconciously influenced him.This is the best book I have read on the enigmatic Manchester scene, which I have always been fascinated with. If you are the same, this is a must have.If you have read or own the 1984 book "An Ideal For Living" which chronicled every gig of Joy Division with the writings of Paul Morley, you will be reading things that you have in the past, but "Piece By Piece" is presented in such a more organized and engrossing fashion that it is worth purchasing.I would give 5 stars, but would like to have seen more rare or unseen illustrations.Title quote is from the song "Heart and Soul" by Joy Division

Not quite what I had expected. Although this book is slightly entertaining, it lacks the minutia that die-hard Joy Division and Ian Curtis fans crave. It's not the easiest book to read, as it's intentionally written in an unconventional manner. A section of this book is included in the Joy Division Best Of liner notes. Add it to your collection if you must, but I recommend the book From Joy Division to New Order: The Factory Records Story by Mick Middles.

Thought provoking and entertaining. Thank you, Paul Morley, for giving your point of view on such a pivotal moment in rock history to which you were a witness.