Oi! A Sweeping epic not only of punk music but of the British political and social culture from which it arose and the culture it left in its wake. Savage uses the Sex Pistols' very brief but very bright existence to chronicle the story of the punk genre. told in painstaking detail, England's Dreaming covers everything from the life of Malcolm McClaren to the inner workings of the band (including the tragic Sid and Nancy story) and its impact on popular culture and music. England's Dreaming elevates punk from its notoriety into a serious (if hated and controversial) art form and critique of modern culture. Savage manages to keep the personalities front and center, and walks the reader through the punk movement in all its fame and infamy. A must-read for any serious student of music. Book contains many photos and documents, and an appendix and discography which are very helpful for further research.