In 2010 they were just five normal boys, who didn''t even know each other, dreaming of being up on stage, with fans screaming their names... so much has happened for One Direction since then!

Following their huge success on The X Factor, and the hysteria they caused wherever they went on The X Factor tour, One Direction are quickly becoming the UK''s biggest boyband, and the pop act that everyone wants to meet. And this is just the beginning...

After storming the UK charts in 2011, 2012 looks set to be the year One Direction go global!

Here, in their own official book, Harry, Niall, Zayn, Liam and Louis each tell the story of their amazing journeys in full - from teen hopefuls auditioning for The X Factor to pop superstars in the making, and now to living their dreams out. And the boys are so grateful to their fans for getting them there, they want to give you all an exclusive peek inside their world...

Stunningly designed and jam packed full of exclusive unseen photos of the band on and off stage, plus private captured moments, the incredible story of One Direction''s rise to fame is a must-have for any true fan.

One Direction are: Liam Payne, 18, Harry Styles, 18, Louis Tomlinson, 20, Niall Horan, 18 and Zayn Malik, 19. The band were formed in the The X Factor's Bootcamp stage, and left the competition in its final round. Since then they've played to sold out arenas as they toured the country with The Official X Factor tour, signed a record deal with Syco, recorded their debut album and released two number 1 bestselling books.