In this final installment of his internationally bestselling trilogy of memoirs Peter Hook
describes the 1980s new wave and post-punk scene and the rise of one of the most important
bands of the Second British Invasion: New Order. In May 1980 Joy Division had the world at its
feet. Then the band's troubled lead singer Ian Curtis committed suicide. In the wake of that
tragedy emerged New Order. The band's distinctive sound?a fusion of post-punk and
groundbreaking electronica?paved the way for the dance music explosion that followed and
continues today. This innovation would earn them the reputation as one of the most influential
groups of their generation and change the course of popular music on both sides of the
Atlantic. Substance is a no-holds-barred account of New Order's entire history. Containing
outrageous anecdotes tales of excess and astonishing creative perseverance Substance is also
packed with rich detail complete discographies and fascinating technical information about
how the music was made. It is also a rollicking read sure to impress with Hook's talent for
recalling the most intimate detail and spinning an epic yarn.
