One stunning book.
Two superb editions.
Barrett is published in two highly collectable editions, both produced to the highest standard using the best of materials.
Classic Edition
- 272 page clothbound book
- Bound in orange Brilianta cloth and foiled with Barrett signature
- Presented in a green slipcase foiled with bronze tortoise logo
- Over 250 images, including many unseen and rare pictures of Syd Barrett and Pink Floyd
- Over 100 completely unseen images
- Many more images reproduced in fine art quality for the first time
- Over 40 artworks including: paintings, drawings, mosaics, collages, and sculptures
- Over 50 unseen photographs taken by Syd of his artworks, including: images of his “destroyed“ works seen here for the first time, studies in preparation for his artworks, images of his work area
- Unseen and unpublished illustrated letters
- It also features an extensive commentary on Syd’s artworks by Barrett art expert Will Shutes, notes on Syd’s diaries, notebooks, scrapbooks, and his History of Art project
- The Catalogue Raisonné of Syd’s art listing and dating all the artwork known to have existed
Signature Edition
- Set of two leather bound volumes
- Presented in a hinged box covered in orange Brillianta cloth and foiled with Barrett signature and green metallic tortoise logo
- Signed by the authors
- Also signed by one of Syd’s siblings, either Alan, Don, Rosemary or Ruth
- Limited to 500 numbered copies
Volume 1
- 272 page book bound in dark green leather and embossed with tortoise logo and foiled with Barrett signature
- Presented in a slipcase foiled with bronze tortoise logo
- Over 250 images, including many unseen and rare pictures of Syd Barrett and Pink Floyd
- Over 100 completely unseen images
- Many more images reproduced in fine art quality for the first time
- Over 40 artworks including: paintings, drawings, mosaics, collages, and sculptures
- Over 50 unseen photographs taken by Syd of his artworks, including: images of his “destroyed“ works seen here for the first time, studies in preparation for his artworks, images of his work area
- Unseen and unpublished illustrated letters
- It also features an extensive commentary on Syd’s artworks by Barrett art expert Will Shutes, notes on Syd’s diaries, notebooks, scrapbooks, and his History of Art project
- The Catalogue Raisonné of Syd’s art listing and dating all the artwork known to have existed
Volume 2
Irene Winsby
- 72 page book bound in tan leather, embossed with tortoise logo and foiled with Barrett signature
- 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.
- Interview with Irene Winsby, giving the full story of this legendary shoot for the first time
| Feature | Classic Edition | Signature Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Heavyweight matt art paper | Yes | Yes |
| Hardback | Yes | Yes |
| Real cloth binding | Yes | No |
| Leather binding | No | Yes |
| Foil blocking | Yes | Yes |
| Two ribbon markers | Yes | Yes |
| Presentation slip case | Yes | No |
| Presentation cloth covered hinged box | No | Yes |
| Roll of Honour | Yes | Yes |
| Signed by one of Syd's siblings | No | Yes |
| Signed by the authors | No | Yes |
| Limited to 500 numbered copies | No | Yes |
| Includes second volume showing Irene Winsby pictures | No | Yes |
| Invitaiton to exclusive event with authors at the exhibition | No | Yes |