The ultimate tribute to a man who holds an unparalleled place in rock mythology.
Syd Barrett remains one of the world's true cult figures. Mick Rock's friendship with Syd began in Cambridge in the mid-1960s, and flourished when they both subsequently lived in London. This magnificent book covers the period 1969–'71, including the iconic photo sessions that culminated in the cover for Syd Barrett's first solo album, The Madcap Laughs.
'Images and eye-witness accounts of a golden age which will never return.' - La Repubblica
Not only does Psychdelic Renegades exquisitely reproduce many of the most famous images of Syd Barrett ever taken, the edition also includes a wealth of never-before-published photographs. Many of these have not even been printed up from Mick Rock's original historic negatives - until now.
'We were psychedelic renegades exploring an inner landscape where everything was turned upside down. We had penetrated the looking glass and were living in a parallel dimension where everyone was beautiful and spiritually free.' - Mick Rock
Mick Rock shared a personal friendship with Syd Barrett which began when they met at Cambridge University in the mid-1960s, and flourished when they both lived in London where at one point they shared a flat. In Psychedelic Renegades, Mick Rock tells their story for the first time.Published in a limited edition of only 950 copies, each hand-bound book is numbered and signed by the author, Mick Rock.
Only 630 Collector copies will ever be produced (those copies numbered from 320 to 950). Beautifully printed on 200gsm matt art, acid-free paper with gilt page edging, Psychedelic Renegades Collector copies are quarter bound in orange leather and turquoise linen, blocked with gilt lettering.Select from the following editions:
Collector | £295 |
This finely produced volume covers the period 1969-71 and features the photos in and around Syd Barrett's London flat which culminated in the cover for Syd's first solo album The Madcap Laughs, and a further session at Syd's family home in Cambridge.
Since 1974 Genesis has created signed limited edition books on behalf of authors and artists ranging from the Beatles to Buckingham Palace.
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