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Touching from a Distance: Ian Curtis and Joy Division

This is an account of the mesmerising life and tragic death of Ian Curtis, lead singer of Joy Division, told from the perspective of his wife Deborah. It contains a discography, gig list and a full set of lyrics.

Audience
adult
Length
medium · 212 pages

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