Heart and Soul: Critical Essays on Joy Division

By Martin Power

Led by the iconic Ian Curtis, Joy Division remains one of the most influential bands to emerge in the British Post-Punk Scene. In spite of Joy Division's relatively short existence, their unique sound and distinct iconography have had a lasting impact on music fans and performers alike. This book disassembles the band's contribution to rock music.

Based on up-to-date original research, Heart And Soul brings together established and newly emerging scholars who provide detailed examinations the many layers of this multi-faceted and influential band and their singer, the late Ian Curtis, in particular. Given Joy Division's complexities, the book draws upon a wide range of academic disciplines and approaches in order to make sense of this influential band.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1786603357
• ISBN13: 9781786603357
• Release Date: October 2018
• Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
• Length: 344 Pages
• Weight: 1.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 8.9"
• Grade Range: Postsecondary