Peter Hook dissects Bernard Sumner's autobiography

​IIt’s no secret that there is love lost between estranged Joy Division and New Order founding members Peter Hook and Bernard Sumner , and​ Billboard reveals Hook's biting response to Sumner's recent memoir, 'Chapter And Verse,'.

“It is a shame, not just for us and the fans, but maybe also for the book stores who won’t know whether to file this under fantasy or tragedy,” states Hook ​ in his response​ to ​Sumner's autobiography, which he presented exclusively to Billboard for publishing.

​"​To me, the problem with ​[Sumner's] recollections is that they are solely aimed at justifying the taking of the New Order brand name and good will in 2011 -- an action I view as illegal and am still fighting. It’s like a vehicle to convince himself, the fans or even me that he was right to do so. ​"​