Joy Division's career has often been shrouded by myths. But the truth is surprisingly simple: over a period of several months, Joy Division transformed themselves from run-of-the-mill punk wannabes into the creators of one of the most atmospheric, disturbing, and influential debut albums ever recorded. Chris Ott carefully picks apart fact from fiction to show how Unknown Pleasures came into being, and how it still resonates so strongly today.

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Author: Chris Ott
Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
Pages: 136pp
Size: 5 x 6.5
Notes: paperback
Release Date: March 31, 2004
ISBN: 978-0826415493