Chapter and Verse

Synopsis

Founding member and guitarist of Joy Division and the lead singer of New Order, Bernard Sumner has been famous over the years for his reticence. Until now… An integral part of the Manchester music scene since the late 1970s, his is the definitive version of the events that created two of the most influential bands of all time.

Chapter and Verse includes a vivid and illuminating account of Bernard's Salford childhood, the early days of Joy Division, the band's enormous critical and popular success, and the subsequent tragic death of Ian Curtis. Bernard describes the formation of New Order, takes us behind the scenes at the birth of classics such as 'Blue Monday' and gives his first-hand account of the ecstasy and the agony of the Haçienda days.

Sometimes moving, often hilarious and occasionally completely out of control, this is a tale populated by some of the most colourful and creative characters in music history, such as Ian Curtis, Tony Wilson, Rob Gretton and Martin Hannett. Others have told parts of the story, in film and book form. Now, for the first time, Bernard Sumner gives you chapter and verse.

Summary

Chapter 1: The Murchison Abacus

* Summary: Presents the discovery of the Murchison meteorite in Australia and its significance. Contains a detailed analysis of the meteorite's ancient extraterrestrial material, including organic compounds found within it and their potential implications for the origin of life.

* Real Example: The meteorite's organic compounds include amino acids, which are building blocks of proteins and essential for life as we know it. These compounds suggest that the conditions necessary for life may have existed elsewhere in the universe.

Chapter 2: The Chelyabinsk Superbolide

* Summary: Describes the spectacular meteor explosion over Russia in 2013, known as the Chelyabinsk event. Analyzes the damage caused by the explosion and its impact on the community.

* Real Example: The Chelyabinsk event resulted in over 1,500 injuries from broken glass and shock waves. The incident highlighted the potential hazards of meteor impacts and the importance of early warning systems.

Chapter 3: The Tunguska Event

* Summary: Explores the mystery of the 1908 Tunguska event in Siberia, where a powerful explosion occurred but no crater was ever found. Discusses various theories about the nature of the object that caused the explosion.

* Real Example: The Tunguska event is still debated today, with theories ranging from a cometary impact to a black hole encounter. Its enigmatic nature continues to fascinate scientists and the public alike.

Chapter 4: The Great Chicxulub Impact

* Summary: Details the catastrophic impact of a large asteroid or comet that struck the Yucatán Peninsula 66 million years ago, causing the extinction of the dinosaurs. Examines the geological and paleontological evidence supporting this theory.

* Real Example: The Chicxulub impact crater is one of the largest on Earth, spanning over 100 miles in diameter. It provides compelling evidence of the immense force and devastation caused by such an impact.

Chapter 5: The Younger Dryas Impact Hypothesis

* Summary: Presents the controversial theory that a comet or asteroid impact in the North Atlantic around 12,900 years ago caused a period of abrupt climate change known as the Younger Dryas.

* Real Example: Evidence supporting the Younger Dryas impact hypothesis includes the discovery of impact craters and nanodiamonds in Greenland. However, the theory remains a subject of ongoing scientific debate.