{"product_id":"passion-is-a-fashion-the-real-story-of-the-clash-revised-and-updated-50th-anniversary-edition-paperback","title":"Passion Is a Fashion: The Real Story of the Clash - Revised and Updated 50th Anniversary Edition - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003ePat Gilbert\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe definitive biography of The Clash--now fully revised and expanded for the band's 50th anniversary. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFirst published to universal acclaim and widely regarded as the essential account of The Clash, \u003ci\u003ePassion Is a Fashion \u003c\/i\u003ereturns in a \u003cb\u003emajor new edition \u003c\/b\u003eto mark fifty years since the band detonated onto the London scene in 1976. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDrawing on \u003cb\u003ePat Gilbert's unrivalled access\u003c\/b\u003e as a former MOJO editor, this book reveals the untold story of a group whose ferocity and creative ambition shaped modern music. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis landmark biography includes: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eExclusive interviews\u003c\/b\u003e with The Clash--Joe Strummer, Mick Jones, Paul Simonon, and Topper Headon--plus managers, road crew, producers, and other insiders. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA vivid, \u003cb\u003ebehind-the-scenes chronicle\u003c\/b\u003e of the band's meteoric rise. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe \u003cb\u003ecultural and political forces \u003c\/b\u003ethat shaped The Clash and defined their uncompromising vision. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFresh insights and newly added material \u003c\/b\u003efrom surviving members of the band and other major figures close to them, appearing for the first time in this new edition. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePacked with the energy of punk's golden age, \u003ci\u003ePassion Is a Fashion\u003c\/i\u003e takes you inside the real story of The Clash--capturing not only their brilliance but also the chaos and heartbreak that forged their enduring legend. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis is \u003ci\u003ethe \u003c\/i\u003eindispensable Clash book, now more essential than ever.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePat Gilbert\u003c\/b\u003e is a former editor of \u003ci\u003eMOJO\u003c\/i\u003e, the best-selling and internationally acclaimed music magazine. He has also contributed to \u003ci\u003eQ\u003c\/i\u003e magazine, the \u003ci\u003eGuardian\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Times\u003c\/i\u003e, and the \u003ci\u003eSunday Times\u003c\/i\u003e, and produced radio programs for the BBC. He has written two books for Aurum: the definitive biography of the Clash, \u003ci\u003ePassion is a Fashion\u003c\/i\u003e--hailed by \u003ci\u003eUncut\u003c\/i\u003e magazine as \"a great book\"--and \u003ci\u003eShut It! The Inside Story of The Sweeney\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 448\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.4 x 7.7 x 5.1 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 26, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49190522290328,"sku":"9781805704133","price":26.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0759\/8830\/4024\/files\/TZoNU2AaZv9781805704133.webp?v=1780494959","url":"https:\/\/thepinkflamingobooks.myshopify.com\/products\/passion-is-a-fashion-the-real-story-of-the-clash-revised-and-updated-50th-anniversary-edition-paperback","provider":"The Pink Flamingo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}