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'Control' director to sign copies of Joy Division film

Joy Division's Curtis was diagnosed with epilepsy in 1979 and prescribed medication. It was thought to have contributed to his depression and subsequent suicide.

Joy Division's Curtis was diagnosed with epilepsy in 1979 and prescribed medication. It was thought to have contributed to his depression and subsequent suicide.

Anton Corbijn will also sign copies of new book

Ex-NME photographer Anton Corbijn will be signing DVD copies of the biopic 'Control' next month.

Corbijn, who directed the BAFTA award winning Joy Division film, will also be signing copies of the book 'In Control' on February 11 from 6pm at HMV, Oxford Street, central London.

The film, based on Curtis’ widow’s book about her late husband, will be available to buy from the same day.


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