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Barrett (Signature Edition)

Barrett (Signature Edition)

The Definitive Visual Companion to the Life of Syd Barrett

Price
€400

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By
Russell Beecher and William Shutes

Barrett is the only official Syd Barrett book. Made in conjunction with the Barrett family, it is full of unseen and rare images of Syd Barrett and Pink Floyd and artworks and photographs by Syd himself.

The Signature Edition is a boxed set of two leather bound books presented in a cloth covered clamshell case foiled with  Syd Barrett’s signature and green metallic tortoise logo. The edition is limited to 500 numbered sets each signed by the authors and by one of Syd Barrrett’s siblings, either Alan, Don, Rosemary or Ruth.

The books have been with access to the Barrett family art and photograph archive, and their recollections which have combined to show a new picture of Syd the creative, revealing a man who was a dedicated, practising artist throughout his life. It is full of unseen and rare images of Syd Barrett and Pink Floyd. It collects and catalogues for the first time artworks and photographs by Syd himself.

Volume 1

Volume 1 of the Signature Edition is bound in dark green leather and embossed with tortoise logo and foiled with Barrett signature. The book splits into three sections:

  1. Syd’s life in photographs – from growing up through to working and performing with Pink Floyd and his life as a solo artist.
  2. Unseen and unpublished illustrated letters sent to Libby Gausden-Chisman and Jenny Spires between 1962-1965, as Syd was finding himself as a painter and a musician.
  3. All of Syd’s existing work as a visual artist from 1962 until his death.

The book contains over 250 images. These include:

The Art section also includes:

Volume 2

Volume 2 is bound in tan leather, embossed with tortoise logo and foiled with Barrett signature. It presents for the first time 30 newly restored large format photographic prints taken by Irene Winsby. There are shots of Pink Floyd in rehearsal, as well as both candid and posed publicity pictures. They were taken over two sessions in January 1967 at the offices of Pink Floyd’s managers, Blackhill Enterprises. Almost all are unseen, and none have ever been reproduced in this quality.

Volume 2 also contains an interview with Irene Winsby, giving the full story of this legendary shoot for the first time.

Press reviews

If you have a serious interest in the artwork of Syd Barrett, you need to get it … it is worth the price as the most comprehensive look at Barrett’s visual work to date … beautifully put-together … Unlike other musicians turned artists, Barrett’s work evinces the true emotive quality of a real artist, a passion that’s evident even in a simple illustration of a turtle. Many pieces have never been seen before, and certainly not in such good quality. The book was put together with the cooperation of Barrett’s estate, and the new interviews with family and friends offer further insight into Barrett’s life. Highly recommended.

5 stars

Gillian G. Gaar, Goldmine Magazine

The authors, with the help of the Barrett family and friends, have unearthed a remarkable haul of personal correspondence, previously unpublished photographs and images of all Syd’s known artwork. It’s an extraordinary achievement. … Beautifully packaged, eruditely written and full of insight (but, inevitably, tinged with sadness), Barrett feels like the ultimate work of art.

5 stars

Mojo

The printing, binding and full colour reproduction are sumptuous and immaculate, and the whole presentation subscribes to the concept of the book as a work of art in itself. Plainly Barrett is an essential object for the well-heeled Syd obsessive.

Mark Blake, Classic Rock

This book is a sensation … The most amazing coffee table book in years.

Alexander Gorkow, Süddeutsche Zeitung

A fascinating insight into the life and work of Syd Barrett.

Record Collector

For too long Syd has been remembered for his madcap weirdness. The new book and exhibition should put the focus back on his work and exuberant invention.

Charles Spencer, Daily Telegraph

Specifications

ISBN
9781906615116
Binding
Box
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