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Marking the band’s 50th anniversary, Pat Gilbert’s book, Passion Is a Fashion: The Real Story of The Clash, is back in a new edition. Coming May 14th, it adds fresh material from surviving members and key figures close to the band. Keep reading below for more.

Drawing on Gilbert’s unrivalled access as a former MOJO editor, this expanded edition goes deeper than ever into the ferocity, ambition, and cultural force of The Clash. It features exclusive interviews with Joe Strummer, Mick Jones, Paul Simonon, and Topper Headon, plus managers, crew, producers, and insiders who witnessed the rise firsthand.

This is the indispensable Clash book – now more essential than ever – and perfect for any coverage of punk history and major 50th music anniversaries – like The Clash!

Book Specs:
Passion Is A Fashion: The Real Story of the Clash – Revised and Updated 50th Anniversary Edition
By Pat Gilbert
Publishing May 14th, 2026 ∙ Paperback, 448 pages ∙ ISBN-13: 9781805704133
Ebook also available