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Syd Barrett: Crazy Diamond: The Dawn Of Pink Floyd | 
| Author: Mike Watkinson; Pete Anderson
Creator: Mike Watkinson
Publisher: Omnibus Press
Category: Book
List Price: $14.95
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Rating:  13 reviews
Sales Rank: 117241
Media: Paperback
Edition: Revised
Pages: 192
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.5
Dimensions (in): 7.6 x 5.1 x 0.7
ISBN: 1846097398
Dewey Decimal Number: 782.42166092
EAN: 9781846097393
ASIN: 1846097398
Publication Date: February 1, 2007
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A Revised and Expanded Edition of the original version updated after his death. Learn all about Barrett s short-lived career as lead member of the original Pink Floyd, his subsequent release from the group and solo career. A revealing investigation into the life of a reclusive cult genius.
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 yahh May 4, 2009
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worth the read, especially if you're a pink floyd/ Syd Barrett fan and you want to know the truth instead of w/e crap is spread around online
Syd B - new edition from July 2007 - updated after death August 23, 2008
Joseph Morris (Elmwood Park, NJ)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
An excelllent bio, although Lost in the WOods is more deep. Madcap is pretty light, with the interview with Syd at his home not copping to much
The revised edition talks about Syd's funeral and the news on Syd in recent years (that he might've gone to visit Abbey Road, that Roger Waters stopped the Crazy Diamond film being made, although a script was done for it; that Syd befriended the late Bernard White)
Read the book and play the Have You Got It Yet cds and you'll be set!
Shine on July 19, 2008
Jen Selinsky (U.S.A.)
Even though I am just starting to listen to the music of Pink Floyd, that does not mean I am not interested in reading about their work and its creators. Before Roger Waters and David Gilmore became celebrated members of Pink Floyd, there was Syd Barrett--the creative genius who was one of the band's founders. This short, yet concise biography paints a picture of Syd during both his early years and part of his reclusive era. Syd Barrett (born Roger Keith Barrett) was a painter, songwriter, and musician. He was admired by many for his creative genius and good looks. In 1968, Syd left Pink Floyd and embarked upon his solo projects. Many would say that he became burnt out from all the fame and pressure from his musical career. In the early 70's Syd became a recluse and started to express himself more through his paintings. His appearance changed over the next few years as many of his fans (and former bandmates) did not recognize him. It did not take long for a lot of people to notice that Syd had completely changed; he seemed to want to hide from the rest of the world. The book also includes quoted interviews from those who worked with Syd and knew him on a personal basis; interviews are always a bonus! "Syd Barrett: Crazy Diamond" gives an inside view of the life and times of one of Pink Floyd's most gifted musicians.
 disappointing read..... December 12, 2006
lissi03 (PHILADELPHIA, PA)
2 out of 23 found this review helpful
i was so excited to read this book as i adore the gorgeous syd.but this book was a big disappointment.
Crazy Great Diamond November 22, 2006
Miguel A. Mena Castro (Mexico City)
4 out of 8 found this review helpful
If you like Pink Floyd's music, after read this book you are going to love it and you are going to understand lots of things about lyrics. Thanks Syd, wherever you are now!
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