# Passion Is a Fashion: The Real Story of The Clash, Revised 50th Anniversary Edition

Real Story Edition: Passion Is a Fashion is Pat Gilbert’s revised biography of The Clash, issued for the band’s 50th anniversary. The listing describes new material and interviews alongside a behind-the-scenes account of the group, its cultural and political context, and its rise.

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- Market: UK
- Language: en-GB
- Currency: GBP
- Category: Books, Music & Hobbies > Books, Music & Movies > Books & Comics
- Price: 8.63 GBP
- Previous price: 14.99 GBP
- Discount: 42%
- Price checked: 2026-11-12T16:57:46.238Z
- Rating: 4.8 / 5
- Reviews: 15

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## At a glance

- The listing presents this as a revised and expanded edition for The Clash’s 50th anniversary.
- The description says it includes interviews with band members and people connected to the group, plus newly added material.
- Its stated focus combines the band’s story with the cultural and political forces around it.

## Pros

- The 448-page length and stated new material offer a substantial option for readers seeking more than a brief band overview.
- The described interviews span band members as well as managers, crew, producers and other insiders.

## Specifications

### Publication
- Publisher: Aurum
- Publication date: 14 May 2026
- Edition: Revised
- Language: English
- Print length: 448 pages
- ISBN-10: 1805704133
- ISBN-13: 978-1805704133
### Dimensions and installation
- Weight listed: 416 g
- Dimensions: 12.95 x 3.56 x 19.56 cm

## Before you buy

- The listing describes Pat Gilbert as the author in its promotional copy, but the supplied product details do not separately identify an author field.

## A good fit for

- Readers interested in The Clash, punk history and band biographies.
- Fans looking for a revised anniversary edition with claimed additional interviews and material.

## Less suited to

- Readers seeking a short introduction rather than a 448-page account.
- Buyers who need a confirmed author credit in the product-detail fields before ordering.

## Customer feedback

Aggregate customer ratings lean positive, with ratings in the four- and five-star categories and none shown in the lower categories. That is a cautiously encouraging signal for prospective readers, but ratings alone do not explain what customers liked or establish the quality or scope of the revised material.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is this book about?
The listing describes a biography of The Clash covering the band’s story, its rise, and the cultural and political influences around it.
### What is described as new in this edition?
The listing says the revised anniversary edition adds material and interviews with surviving band members and other figures close to the group.
### How long is the book?
The product details list a print length of 448 pages.

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