Once Pink Floyd front-man Syd Barrett is on the cover of the new Record Collector magazine.
Issue #386 promises rare photos of Syd and early Floyd in connection with the release of the new book “Barrett” and art exhibition “Syd Barrett: Art and Letters” at London’s Idea Generation Gallery.
“Barrett,” written by Russell Beecher and Will Shutes, is published by the U.K.’s Essential Works. With more than 250 photos, the large-format coffee table book is available in two editions: The “classic” cloth-bound volume; and the limited “signature” leather-bound edition consisting of two volumes signed by the authors and a member of the Barrett family.
“Art and Letters” opens with a private viewing March 17, before opening to the public March 18 through April 10. It’ll feature a large collection of unseen photos, personal love letters and original artworks by Barrett.
Learn more about the book at its Web site. Details about the event are available from Idea Generation.
Subscriptions to Record Collector are £46 in the U.K.; £72 in the U.S. and available through the magazine’s Web site.
