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Pat Gilbert’ s definitive biography of the Clash – universally acclaimed as a great book – has already sold over 20,000 copies in paperback. Now, for the 30th anniversary of the band’ s classic London Calling album, it is reissued with a stunning new cover.

For the book Pat Gilbert – a former Mojo editor with the highest credentials – talked to everyone, in over 70 interviews with the key participants – roadies, producers, friends and fans - and above all the band members themselves, including Joe Strummer before his death, to be able to give the first real insight into what went on behind the scenes during the Clash’ s ten-year career.

With the surge in interest generated by the Shea Stadium live CD and the official Clash book, Passion Is A Fashion will attract a new sale as the only truly indispensable Clash book.



Trade Review

‘It is hard to imagine a better biography of the band'


'The definitive document is long overdue, and Pat Gilbert has just told it'


'The 25th anniversary of London Calling deserved to be commemorated with a great book, and this vast Clash biography is it'


‘ It is hard to imagine a better biography of the band'

'The definitive document is long overdue, and Pat Gilbert has just told it'

'The 25th anniversary of London Calling deserved to be commemorated with a great book, and this vast Clash biography is it'

Passion is a Fashion: The Real Story of the Clash

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      Publisher: Quarto Publishing PLC
      Publication Date: 25/07/2009
      ISBN13: 9781845134822, 978-1845134822
      ISBN10: 1845134826

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      Pat Gilbert’ s definitive biography of the Clash – universally acclaimed as a great book – has already sold over 20,000 copies in paperback. Now, for the 30th anniversary of the band’ s classic London Calling album, it is reissued with a stunning new cover.

      For the book Pat Gilbert – a former Mojo editor with the highest credentials – talked to everyone, in over 70 interviews with the key participants – roadies, producers, friends and fans - and above all the band members themselves, including Joe Strummer before his death, to be able to give the first real insight into what went on behind the scenes during the Clash’ s ten-year career.

      With the surge in interest generated by the Shea Stadium live CD and the official Clash book, Passion Is A Fashion will attract a new sale as the only truly indispensable Clash book.



      Trade Review

      ‘It is hard to imagine a better biography of the band'


      'The definitive document is long overdue, and Pat Gilbert has just told it'


      'The 25th anniversary of London Calling deserved to be commemorated with a great book, and this vast Clash biography is it'


      ‘ It is hard to imagine a better biography of the band'

      'The definitive document is long overdue, and Pat Gilbert has just told it'

      'The 25th anniversary of London Calling deserved to be commemorated with a great book, and this vast Clash biography is it'

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