Books: From Heaven To Heaven New Order Live "The Early Years 1981-1984"

A well-illustrated and detailed account of the early days of New Order by fanactical fan, with over 400 unpublished photographs and much rare memorabilia. Includes texts by Moby, Peter Hook, Stephen Morris, and Paul Morley. 

 

A rare book who went out of print since its initial 2012 very limited first edition run. This new edition contains exclusive 7” featuring previously unreleased 1983 interview with Barney Sumner conducted by the author, over 400 unique-to-this-publication photos of the band and 200 plus images of rare memorabilia.

No one has ever documented the early live career of a truly iconic band in such detail. Dec Hickey saw every New Order UK gig between Feb ’81 and June ’84 - some fifty plus nights! with forewords by Peter Hook and Stephen Morris, Introductions by Moby and Paul Morley.

 

Paul Morley -  On his own words a extract from his Introduction to the book

 

‘I can very much understand someone having an obsession with New Order... It was inevitable that a fan, a loyal, attentive follower, of such a group on such ameticulous label releasing records packaged with such scrupulous suggestive care would themselves be particularly obsessive... The fan(atic) symbolises the idea that without obsession, life is nothing... For the fan, New Order are an ideal object of desire, the perfect pop group - in the form of a perfect puzzle, an actual sign of fluid intelligence - to obsess over, to collect, analyse, interpret, treasure, and ultimately possess’.

 

Definitely an epic book, full of cultural history and an essential addition to any New Order fan's life... a much-treasured item. 

 

Name: From Heaven To Heaven, New Order Live "The Early Years 1981-1984"

Author: Dec Hickey

Publisher: Damaged Goods 

Pages: 197

Hardback