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. <EM>Rolling Stone</EM> magazine declared <EM>London </EM><EM>Calling</EM> one of the greatest albums of all time, their autobiographical documentary <EM>Westway to </EM><EM>the World</EM> won a Grammy, and their music lives on, influencing emerging bands and exciting new audiences today.<BR/><BR/><BR/> 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.<BR/><BR/><BR/> 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.