
A Continual Farewell
My Life in Letters with Tony Wilson
Lindsay Reade(Author)
Omnibus Press
Published on 29. August 2024
Book
Hardback
304 pages
978-1-915841-34-6 (ISBN)
Description
A Continual Farewell tells the story of the relationship between Factory Records' Tony Wilson and his first wife, Lindsay Reade, in full colour through their personal and intimate letters, postcards and numerous family photos and snapshots.
They begin with love at first sight in 1976 and are married within a year. From a music show entitled So It Goes to the formation of Factory and the Hacienda, across domestic infidelities, separation, stalled reconciliations and an unceremonious firing.
After all that, when one would doubt any recovery was possible, the letters describe a renewed but now illicit love affair of former marriage partners. And beyond that, to a lasting friendship.
They begin with love at first sight in 1976 and are married within a year. From a music show entitled So It Goes to the formation of Factory and the Hacienda, across domestic infidelities, separation, stalled reconciliations and an unceremonious firing.
After all that, when one would doubt any recovery was possible, the letters describe a renewed but now illicit love affair of former marriage partners. And beyond that, to a lasting friendship.
Reviews / Votes
"Epistolary insight into love and Factory Records. Reade's commentary gives fascinating context, to both a bittersweet romance and to Factory's goofy machismo" MOJO 4****"The unique vantage point here tells his story with a rare intimacy." Classic Pop
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Product notice
sewn/stitched
Paper over boards
Dimensions
Height: 242 mm
Width: 166 mm
Thickness: 30 mm
Weight
776 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-915841-34-6 (9781915841346)
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Person
Lindsay Reade worked at Factory Records, sang lead vocals on a single with The Durutti Column and was an early manager of the Stone Roses. She is the author of Mr Manchester and the Factory Girl and co-author of Torn Apart: The Life of Ian Curtis.