Peter Hook to write Joy Division book

Former Joy Division bassist Peter Hook has revealed that, following the success of 2009’s bestselling The Hacienda: How Not To Run A Club, he’s now writing a new book about his time with Joy Division.

“I’m doing a Joy Division book at the moment,” Hook told HP's Olaf Tyaransen. “Which is very odd. I’m actually finding it harder to remember all the details about Joy Division when I was sober than I did about the Hacienda when I was completely leathered!

“It’s gonna be called Inside Joy Division, and I decided to write it because I got sick of reading books about Joy Division by people that were never there. So I thought I’d do my own and, following the success of How Not To Run A Club, I was well placed to do it. But I must admit it’s not enjoyable going through all the details of Joy Division. I’m finding it tough going to say the least.”

Although there’s no publication date yet, Hooky, who's set to perform at this year's Cold Pro festival, says the book is at an advanced stage.