A Cross Hills man who was devastated by the death of pop singer Kirsty MacColl has published a book as a lasting tribute to her.

Graham Scaife edited the singer-songwriter's fanzine, and the book he has published contains all seven of the A5 magazines he produced over 12 months.

The book is entitled Dancing in Limbo and was taken from the title of one of the tracks on Kirsty's album, 'Kite.'

It also contains Graham's report of Kirsty MacColl's London memorial service, which was held in January, and a foreword by Holly Johnson, of Frankie Goes To Hollywood fame.

Graham says: "I wanted to make a lasting final tribute to celebrate Kirsty's life and talent."

Kirsty died, aged 41, in a tragic accident when she was hit by a speedboat in Mexico while swimming with her children.

She released only seven albums during her 21-year career and had not recorded anything since 1995.

She is remembered for hits such as There's A Guy Works Down The Chip Shop (Swears He's Elvis) and the Billy Bragg cover New England.

A Fairytale of New York, her 1987 duet with Pogues singer Shane McGowan, was also voted the fourth best Christmas single of all time.

Dancing In Limbo is out now and is available by sending a cheque for £5.50 (which includes postage and packing) to Graham Scaife at 8 Ashville Terrace, Cross Hills, BD20 7LQ.

Graham is also making an appeal for a memorial bench, which he is trying to organise with a few other fans.

The bench, which has the blessing of Kirsty MacColl's family and management, would be put in Soho Square.

If anybody would like to contribute towards the £500 needed for the bench, then they should contact him at the above address.