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November 4, 2008
The unique story of the Clash, by the Clash. The Clash were a band like no other. Pioneers of British punk rock, their incendiary gigs, intelligent songwriting, definitive style and passionate idealism caught the spirit of the times and made them a worldwide phenomenon. Rolling Stone magazine declared London Calling one of the greatest albums of all time, their autobiographical documentary Westway to the World won a Grammy, and their music lives on, influencing emerging bands and exciting new audiences today.


This is the first official book to be created by the band. With unprecedented access to the Clash archive, this landmark publication brings together previously unseen material--including tour posters, artwork, and photos of the band at home, on stage, in the studio and on the road--with each member telling it like it was, in their own words.


Trendsetters, icons, revolutionaries: their story is steeped in mythology. Many people have an opinion about what made them who they were - this book gives the chance to read the full story, from all four band members themselves.

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"'One of the greatest bands of all time.' The Edge, U2 'One of England's greatest bands.' Nick Hornby 'A massive inspiration for me.' Bernard Sumner, Joy Division and New Order 'I adore The Clash.' Pete Townshend, The Who" --Reviews --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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After the breakup of the band, Joe Strummer fronted The Mescaleros until he unfortunately passed away in December 2002 in his home from the effects of an undiagnosed congenital heart defect. Topper, Mick and Paul all live in the UK.

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  • Hardcover: 384 pages
  • Publisher: Grand Central Publishing; First Edition edition (November 4, 2008)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0446539732
  • ISBN-13: 978-0446539739
  • Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 1.3 x 11.6 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 4.9 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #336,460 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Mindblowing!, October 19, 2008
This review is from: The Clash (Hardcover)
This book is amazing. Great photographs, and having the band telling their story is fantastic. Despite being assembled years after Joe Strummer's death, he is a dominant voice in the book. I would compare the style of the book to The Beatles Anthology book, although unlike The Beatles book, The Clash tell their story album by album and tour by tour as opposed to year by year.

You'll love the pictures and the stories. You'll start out flipping through it, and then get sucked in and start reading. This book is sure to become a classic.

By the way, the book is HUGE and HEAVY, and beautifully assembled. If you are a Clash fan, you definitely want this.
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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars WOW, December 4, 2008
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moe armstrong "Moe Armstrong" (Cambridge, MA United States) - See all my reviews
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This is the book. Reading the book. Reliving the whole Clash Time. WOW
I mean, carry this book under your arm. If you were not there-now you can be----with this book. I was there and this book made me want to run around Hollywood. Go to London. Spend time in New York. I was reminded how much the music and lyrics of The Clash described the times and places that we lived. Those were the days. This was the group. This was the music. These are the memories and all in one book. This was the group filled with matter. This mattered the group. This book describes the only group that mattered. Who matters anyway?

moe armstrong
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5.0 out of 5 stars The Best Clash book available, December 3, 2009
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This is a wonderful book, full of commentary by the Clash themselves about all aspects of their career 1976-1985. fantastic pictures, full set lists of all their tours, complete discography etc. If you are a fan of the band you cannot be without this. I go back to it again and again, particularly when listening to Clash albums. The definitive history of one of the greatest bands of all time.
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Inside This Book (learn more)
First Sentence:
The beginning of the end was the sacking of Topper in 1982. Read the first page
Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
last gang, venue unknown, punk festival, original poster
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The Clash, New York, London Calling, White Riot, Complete Control, Mikey Dread, Clash City Rockers, Janie Jones, Mick Jones, London's Burning, Terry Chimes, Tommy Gun, Top Rank, Fought the Law, Safe European Home, White Man, Capital Radio, Sex Pistols, Hammersmith Palais, Brand New Cadillac, Career Opportunities, Rehearsals Rehearsals, San Francisco, Combat Rock, Bernie Rhodes
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