Ian Curtis lyrics and notebooks to be published in new book

Faber Social have announced the publication of a new book compiling the personal writings of Joy Division frontman Ian Curtis.

So This Is Permanence will feature lyrics, jottings and more taken from previously-unseen notebooks belonging to the late musician. It will edited by Jon Savage, with a foreword from Deborah Curtis.

A statement from Faber says the book will “throw his lyrics into relief and cast light on the creative process of this influential and legendary songwriter”.

The book will be published in spring 2014. You can find out more here.