Ian Curtis books in order
British musician
- Lived
- 1956–1980
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Books
- 2
Ian Curtis published 1 novel and 1 non-fiction book. The best-known is So This Is Permanence.
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Ian Curtis
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So This Is Permanence
Ian Curtis's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Touching from a Distance (1995)
Non-fiction in order
So This Is Permanence (2014)
Film and TV adaptations
- Control (2007)Film · from Touching from a Distance
About Ian Curtis
Ian Kevin Curtis was an English singer, songwriter and musician. He was the lead vocalist, songwriter, and occasional guitarist of the band Joy Division, with whom he released the albums Unknown Pleasures (1979) and Closer (1980).
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Ian Curtis FAQ
- How many books has Ian Curtis written?
- Ian Curtis published 1 novel and 1 non-fiction book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Ian Curtis's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with So This Is Permanence.
- What is Ian Curtis's most famous book?
- So This Is Permanence is Ian Curtis's most widely read book.
- Which Ian Curtis books have been adapted?
- 1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including Touching from a Distance (as Control, film, 2007).
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.