viii, 536 pages, 24 unnumbered pages of plates : 24 cm

"[Punk rock icon] John Lydon remains a captivating and dynamic figure to this day--both as a musician, and, thanks to his outspoken, controversial, and from-the-hip opinions, as a cultural commentator. In [this book, the Sex Pistols and Public Image Ltd. band member once known as Johnny Rotten] looks back on a life full of incident, from his beginnings as a sickly child of immigrant Irish parents growing up in post-war London to his present status as a vibrant, alternative hero"--Amazon.com

Includes index

Originally published in Great Britain by Simon & Schuster UK Ltd., 2014

Introduction: May the road rise with you -- Born for a purpose: roots and culture -- First indoor toilet -- Johnny wears what he wants: the beautiful shame -- Into the inferno. Hugs and kisses, baby! #1 -- This boy don't surrender. Who censors the censor? #1 ; Judge not lest ye be judged -- Getting rid of the albatross -- Opening Pandora's box with a hammer and chisel. Who censors the censor? #2 ; Swanny times -- Just because you're paranoid, it doesn't mean they're not out to get ya. Hugs and kisses, baby! #2 -- There's nowt as good as change. Who censors the censor? #3 ; Don't let me be misunderstood -- Happy not disappointed -- Johnny Cuckoo. Who censors the censor? #4 ; Do you want my body? -- You can to the future when you're confident. Hugs and kisses, baby! #3 ; Nora, my "hair-ess" -- Nature discovers me -- History and grief ... as a gift. Who censors the censor? #5 ; Passive resistance -- Deeper water -- The final note

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