JOE STRUMMER and the legend of The Clash.

UK,8vo s/back Original,1st edn.[Stated First Printing 2005. Paperback original denotes the first format and its first appearance in print of the book/title. Paperbacks usually follow on from the HB edn,but can be published at the same time as the HB edn,but paperbac/softback Originals are published prior to any other format.] FINE.Virtually as new.No owner inscrptn and no price removal from card cover.Bright, crisp,clean,sharp-cornered,glossy,card covers with subject's group b/w photograph illustrated front cover,with capitalised,black-lettered JOE STRUMMER and remainder of title in red lettering and capitalised, black-lettered author name; black spine/backstrip with capitalised,white-lettered JOE STRUMMER and KRIS NEEDS names,remainder of title in othwer white lettering and publisher's b/w capitalised lettered+ illustrated colophon to foot of same,rear panel with white background with black edge border and similalrly coloured+lettered title as the front's and other black-lettered synopsis and critics' reviews of author's other titles.Negligible shelf-wear,bumping, creasing to edges and corners - no nicks,tears or splits present - no reading creases to spine/backstrip and very minimal,superficial age-acquired scoring/indent to covers.Top+fore-edges bright,crisp,clean without foxing/spotting; contents bright, tight,clean, solid and sound - pristine - no dog-ear reading creases to any pages' corner tips,appears unread apart from my own collation.UK,8vo p/back Original, 1st edn,9- 351pp [paginated] includes 20 chapters and an Epilogue, profuse contemporary b/w thumbnail and full-page individual+group biographical photographs interspersed throughout the text and the book,a Select Discography and Acknowledgements; plus [unpaginated] half-title with group's b/w portrait photograph to its reverse,title page,a Contents list/table with a Preface by Robin Crocker to its reverse,a Fore-Warning by Johnny Green (Clash Road Manager) with a Joe Strummer stage performance's b/w photograph to its reverse. Visually the exterior appearance is exceptional,and particularly internally,the book is also in an exceptional condition/state of preservation and presentation for a book of its age and nature, i.e. an ephemeral softback.It really is an exceptional, exemplary example for its cleanliness,brightness and lack of detracting faults. An intimate portrait of Joe Strummer and seminal punk band The Clash,by a writer who was also a close friend.A full account of the life and times of a true rock rebel and punk pioneer. The Clash have come to symbolize the exciting and chaotic heyday of British punk.This book provides a unique personal insight into the life of the band's legendary lead singer,lyricist and rhytm guitarist,Joe Strummer,via his closest friends and the band members who knew him best. Exclusive interviews include Joe Strummer, Mick Jones - Joe's long-time songwriting partner and The Clash's lead guitarist - and the band's best loved drummer, Topper Headon. Since his untimely death in December 2002,Joe Strummer has been mourned as a rock 'n' roll icon and his band,The Clash' have become recognized as unique innovators responsible for setting musical and political agendas that ultimately transcended their punk roots. One of the first journalists to see the band live,Kris Needs forged enduring friendships with The Clash while witnessing their epoch-making exploits from the front lines.Needs championed the group from the very start, accomapnying them on major tours,and was present at pivotal moments throughout their career.Combining his own anecdotal and press material from the era with a wealth of exclusive interviews Needs illuminates the legend that is The Clash. Please contact seller,because of the value of this item,for correct shipping/P+p quotes - particularly ALL overseas buyers - BEFORE ordering through the order page! N.B. ALL buyers please note,stocks' actual shipping/P+p costs are adjusted and any difference is refunded,after order's receipt and before the order's despatch,especially if the item(s) are offered either P+p included/FREE. ** N.B. US/Canada customers please be aware: Standard AIRMAIL postage from UK to these destinations can now cost more than the price of the book! If speed is not of the essence, then Economy rate is recommended - at approx. anything from a 1/3rd to 1/2 of the standard US AIR quote/rate - sometimes arriving sooner than the 42 days - but not always. **