Psychedelic Renegades: With Photographs of Syd Barrett by Mick Rock [Hardcover]

Mick Rock (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 30, 2007

When he passed permanently into the next dimension in 2006, Syd Barrett s life had developed into something far more significant than he could ever have imagined. The man who turned his back on probable fame, fortune and the entire rock music scene over thirty years ago had become an involuntary legend. Was he a genius or just a madman? The definitive answer to this question will never be known. But Psychedelic Renegades goes a long way towards unraveling the enigma that was Syd s personality. Mick Rock s extraordinary images and frank text expose a man with enormous natural charisma, whose moods could be dark and brooding as well as buoyant with madcap laughter. Mick shared a friendship with Syd that began in the acid haze of the sixties and endured until the early seventies when Syd locked himself away. This superbly produced book covers the period 1969-71, and features the photo session in and around Syd's London flat that produced the cover for his first solo album, The Madcap Laughs; it also features images Mick shot for the now famous Rolling Stone interview in 1971, which became the last photos Syd ever posed for.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 144 pages
• Publisher: Gingko Press Inc. (October 30, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1934471003
• ISBN-13: 978-1934471005
• Product Dimensions: 10.5 x 8.7 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #236,430 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Mick Rock Rules, September 11, 2007

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Christl "squidset2" (SF, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Psychedelic Renegades: With Photographs of Syd Barrett by Mick Rock (Hardcover)

Mick Rock has captured Syd Barrett in his prime, just before he left the fold of stardom. Those who love Barrett, early Floyd & Psych Rock in general are encouraged to check it out.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It's awfully considerate of you for..., December 21, 2008

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M. D. Van Huss "The Madcap" (ATL) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Psychedelic Renegades: With Photographs of Syd Barrett by Mick Rock (Hardcover)

...Letting me make clear, my thoughts of the book aforementioned here.

I'm a huge fan of Pink Floyd, and growing up was never introduced to the work prior to Dark Side of the Moon, so naturally until my adult years, I never knew who he was. Which saddens me greatly, because from what I've learned over a course of time, as I've delved into the world that is Syd (or Roger if you'd prefer; he probably would) he was an amazing man that so many people will fail to see, since they've got it painted in their heads he was a druggie who could write and carry a tune.

This book, and many others like it, helps dispel that notion, and give the readers and fan's (both old and new alike) a different aspect of him to take into consideration.

The photographs are beautifully done, and capture moments that were quite fleeting in their intimacy. I highly recommend it, whether you've seen the photos online or elsewhere already; it makes for an excellent addition to any collection. It brings me great joy and sadness whenever I look through my copy. I wish I knew him as a person, I bet he would've made for excellent company.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars psychedelic renegades : with photographs of syd barrett by mick rock, December 6, 2007

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lissi03 (PHILADELPHIA, PA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Psychedelic Renegades: With Photographs of Syd Barrett by Mick Rock (Hardcover)

only a few pictures i hadnt seen before, otherwise id seen most of the pics already so it was a disappointment for me. i should have waited and checked the book out at the library. new fans of barrett, you may enjoy the book.