The definitive biography of The Clash, Passion Is a Fashion returns in this major new, revised, and expanded edition to commemorate the band’s 50th anniversary since their 1976 London debut. Widely regarded as the essential account of the seminal rock group, this book captures the ferocity and creative ambition that shaped modern music.

Drawing on the unrivalled access of author Pat Gilbert, a former MOJO editor, this landmark biography reveals the untold story behind the band whose uncompromising vision defined an era.

• Definitive biography of The Clash, fully revised and expanded for the band’s 50th anniversary.
• Includes exclusive interviews with The Clash members: Joe Strummer, Mick Jones, Paul Simonon, and Topper Headon.
• Features insights from managers, road crew, producers, and other insiders.
• Chronicles the band’s meteoric rise, cultural context, and political influences.
• New edition contains fresh insights and newly added material from surviving members and close figures.
• Captures the brilliance, chaos, and heartbreak that forged The Clash's enduring legend.

This paperback edition is written in English and contains 448 print pages.

• Author: Pat Gilbert
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: Revised
• Language: English
• Print Length: 448 pages
• ISBN 13: 978-1805704133
• Dimensions: 130x36x196mm (Approx. 5.1 x 1.4 x 7.7 inches)
• Weight: 416g

Packed with the energy of punk’s golden age, this is the indispensable book for understanding the real story of The Clash.