New Syd Barrett book - author explains more, and promo video

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Back in March (http://www.brain-damage.co.uk/latest...-revealed.html), we told you about Barrett (http://www.barrettbook.com) , a new book which the publishers describe as the definite visual companion to the creative work of Roger 'Syd' Barrett . A limited edition, high quality, large-format book, it focuses on the creative life of Syd. It's been authorised by the Syd Barrett Estate and a percentage of the sales from it will go to the Estate. We've had a special preview of a number of the images to be included, and we are certain that this will be an absolutely essential book for all fans of Syd Barrett and the early Pink Floyd. It's a mesmerizing selection of pictures, not just Syd's artwork and letters (incredible in themselves), but rare photos including live, backstage, and portrait images, and endearing family snapshots – a collection the like of which has not been seen before. We got together with Russell Beecher, the author and compiler of Barrett , to get an insight into the development of this book. Our interview with him follows a four minute video preview of the book (below), with various people, including Miles, talking about Syd and his love of art, and enthusing over the amazing pictures that have been lined up for Barrett ...

Originally published in Brain Damage on 05-26-2010 12:30 AM. Read the original article here.