A Continual Farewell

My Life in Letters with Tony Wilson

Lindsay Reade

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Omnibus Press
29 August 2024

Punk, New Wave & Indie; Biography: general; Biography: arts & entertainment; Diaries, letters & journals; Gender studies: women

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.

By: Lindsay Reade
Imprint: Omnibus Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm,
ISBN: 9781915841346
ISBN 10: 1915841348
Pages: 304
Publication Date: 29 August 2024
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

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.

Reviews for A Continual Farewell: My Life in Letters with Tony Wilson

"""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****"