Help me find a good PF book/concert vid

[Brainwashed]

Hi. I've been asked what I would like for x-mas this year, but I'm not quite sure. I want either a Floyd concert video, or some sort of book (or maybe even both!). In any case, I have no idea what's good, what's crappy, etc. I know there's tons of stuff out there...I'm just asking for a point in the right direction. Thanks!

[fairjess]

Schaffner's book is very good. Well worth a read.

[Wilton61]

I read Schaffner's book, and I liked the first part, but aside from Syd, I felt almost no connection with the other Floyds. Syd's section was so in depth and informative, it's a shame that he couldn't have done the same with the other members.

[Fulghum]

Roger Waters ; In the Flesh Live, concert video is excellent, Almost as good as David Gilmour Live....Get the DVD's. The bonus material is excellent in both cases as well.

[Not Now John]

David Gilmour Live is excellent, almost as good as Roger Waters: In The Flesh.

Get Live in Pompeii as well.

[Duke7771]

it depends , what type of pink you are , if you like SYD , go for shaffner book " sauceful of secrets " , if you're MR WATERS , go for " In The Flesh " it's all bout his ego and his talents , and if you like Gilmour , go for Pulse / Pompeii or Echoes

[Brainwashed]

well, actually, i have the Wall Berlin concert on tape. thats the only live music ive seen related to pf. now, i actually dont have any music from pre-dsotm (besides ummagumma). im more interested in a book that either explains their music, or is a biography through out the years. id also prefer to get a dvd of a concert where they all are still together...so far Pompeii is looking like a good choice.

[stratman]

The Shaffner book (A Saucerful of Secrets: the Pink Floyd Story) is a good overall biography of the band. It filled in a lot of holes in my knowledge of the band when I read it. Nick is a bit hard on Roger, though. After reading it, I was somewhat anti-Waters for awhile, but I've since adjusted my thinking.

Another Brick in the Wall - by Cliff Jones is pretty good about explaining the songs and the stories behind them. Although there are some errors in it.

Pink Floyd: Through the Eyes of the Band, it's Fans, Friends and Foes by Bruno MacDonald is a book I plan to read. Bruno was the editor of the fanzine "The Amazing Pudding", and has tons of material about PF.