Includes bibliographical references, discographies, filmographies, and index.
Cover; Contents; Series Foreword; Introduction; Timeline; Chapter 1 Stories for Boys: Origins & Early Days (1976-1980); Chapter 2 A New Song: Boy & October (1980-1982); Chapter 3 Out of Control: War & Commercial Success (1982-1983); Chapter 4 Wide Awake: The Unforgettable Fire & Rebirth (1984-1986); Chapter 5 Rattled & Hummed: The Joshua Tree & International Stardom (1986-1990); Chapter 6 Arms Around The World: Achtung Baby & Zooropa (1990-1994); Photo essay; Chapter 7 Too Much Is Not Enough: Pop & PopMart (1994-1998).