Pink Floyd Books
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A Collectors Guide to Pink Floyd Audio Recordings
1966-1983 & solo tours
Author: Vernon Fitch / The Pink Floyd Archives
Publisher: PFA private printing, latest edition 1998, 76 pages
Synopsis: A privately issued booklet that covers Pink Floyd and related
audio recordings. Every known live Pink Floyd recording from 1966 to 1983,
plus recordings of solo tours, are listed chronologically with venue, date,
length of recording and quality of recording. Additionally, every song on each
recording is cataloged with timings. Also included is a listing of bogus and
mislabeled tapes.
A Collectors Guide to Pink Floyd Video Recordings
Author: Vernon Fitch / The Pink Floyd Archives
Publisher: PFA private printing, latest edition 1998, 76 pages.
Synopsis: A privately issued booklet listing all known Pink Floyd and
related videos. Sections include Live and Promo Videos, Specials &
Interviews, Related Videos, and Movies with Pink Floyd Involvement. Every
video is listed chronologically with venue, date, length and quality of
recording. Additionally, every song on each video is listed with it's
timing.
The Complete Guide to the Music of Pink Floyd
Author: Andy Mabbett
Publisher: Omnibus Press, 1995, ISBN 0-7119-4301-X, OP47735, 150
pages.
Synopsis: A CD-sized book that features an album-by-album,
track-by-track explanation of every song released by Pink Floyd. Includes
overseas compilations, solo recordings, and many photos.
Echoes - The Stories Behind Every Pink Floyd Song
Author: Cliff Jones
Publisher: Omnibus Press, 1996, ISBN 0 7119 5571 9, 176 pages.
Synopsis: A book that examines every Pink Floyd song. Includes
listings of musicians, recording dates, details, producer, and commentary
for each song, plus a chronology, discography, and book listing.
Unfortunately there are many factual errors in this book.
The Echoes FAQ
Authors: The members of the Echoes mailing list.
Publisher: The Echoes mailing list.
Synopsis: The Echoes FAQ is a "Frequently Asked Questions"
compilation of the Echoes Internet mailing list, an electronic Pink Floyd
forum. This document is a valuable source of Pink Floyd information, and an
essential Pink Floyd reference work.
Embryo - A Pink Floyd Chronology 1966-1971
Authors: Rick Hodges and Ian Priston
Publisher: Cherry Red Books, 1998, ISBN 1-901447-07-3, 302 pages.
Synopsis: A chronological study of the early works of Pink Floyd,
from 1966 to 1971. Yearly listings include studio recording dates, concert
performances, press quotes, and analyses of events by the authors.
A Journey Through Time and Space with Pink Floyd
Authors: Compiled by Jon Rosenberg, Pat Ammentorp and Dave Claussen
Publisher: Private release. First printing October 1988. Second
printing July 1990. 88 pages. Currently out of print.
Synopsis: An excellent reference work for dates and events throughout
Pink Floyd's history. Includes a day-by-day listing of every Pink Floyd
event, including recording sessions, performances, and TV and radio
appearances. "A precise calendar of everything Floydian."
Le Livre du Pink Floyd
Authors: Alain Dister, Jacques LeBlanc and Udo Woehrle
Publisher: Albin Michel/Rock & Folk, 1978, ISBN 2-226-00622-2,
120 pages.
Synopsis: An excellent French book on the history of Pink Floyd.
Although written in French, it includes numerous rare photos from Pink
Floyd's many visits to France and a Chrono-Discographie.
Mind Over Matter - The Images of Pink Floyd
Authors: Compiled and designed by Storm Thorgerson and Peter Curzon.
Text by Storm Thorgerson.
Publisher:
First edition: Sanctuary Publishing, October 1997, hardcover, ISBN
1-86074-206-8, 176 pages.
Second edition: Sanctuary Publishing, 2000, softcover, ISBN
1-86074-268-8, 192 pages.
Synopsis: An excellent visual history of the images of Pink Floyd by
photographer and graphic designer Storm Thorgerson, the man behind many of
the Pink Floyd album covers, and one of the founders of the graphic design
company, Hipgnosis. Each Pink Floyd album is examined and explained, with
many behind-the scenes anecdotes.
One of These Days
Author: Naoki Tachikawa
Publisher: Shinko Muysic Publishing Co., 1992, ISBN 41401-61410-0,
237 pages.
Synopsis: A Japanese book, written in Japanese, about Pink Floyd.
Includes photos.
Pink Floyd
Author: Jason Rich
Publisher: Carlton Books, 1994, ISBN 1-85868-066-2, 120 pages
Synopsis: A CD sized book with the Pink Floyd story, photos and a
discography.
Pink Floyd
Author: William Ruhlman
Publisher: Smithmark Publishers, 1993, hardcover, ISBN 0-8317-6912-2,
96 pages
Synopsis: A history of Pink Floyd with photos and a poster.
Pink Floyd
Author: Rick Sanders
Publisher: Futura Publications, 1976, ISBN 0-8600-7264-9, 143 pages.
Synopsis: One of the first books about the story of Pink Floyd.
Pink Floyd
Author: Jurgen Seibold
Publisher: V.I.P., Very Important Paperback Music, 1993, Germany,
ISBN 3-552-05088-4, 80 pages.
Synopsis: A color paperback book, written in German, about the
history of Pink Floyd. Includes numerous color photographs from all
different historical periods and a discography.
Pink Floyd
Author: Naoki Tachikawa
Publisher: Shinko Muysic Publishing Co., 1978, 0073-61049-3129, 287
pages.
Synopsis: A Japanese book, written in Japanese, about Pink Floyd.
Includes photos.
Pink Floyd -Another Brick - The Illustrated Pink Floyd Story
Publisher: Omnibus Press, 1984, ISBN 0-7119-0521-5, 72 pages.
Synopsis: Reissue of the book, Pink Floyd - The Illustrated
Discography.
Pink Floyd Back-Stage - Another Lapse from the Inside
Author: Bob Hassall
Publisher: Made in Italy, October 1991, 66 pages.
Synopsis: A limited edition (1000) book by a fan about his travels to
see Pink Floyd.
Pink Floyd BootlegsAuthor: Raymond Steeg
Synopsis: A private catalog of Pink Floyd bootlegs.
Pink Floyd - Bricks in the WallAuthor: Karl Dallas
Publisher: Spi Books, U.S., 1987, ISBN 1-56171-132-2, 193 pages.
Synopsis: A pocket paperback book on the history of Pink Floyd.
Includes a synopsis of The Wall film, photos, and a Roger Waters interview.
Pink Floyd - Collectors Book
Author: John Lisners
Publisher: Point Publications, 1998, ISBN 1-84069-010-0, 97 pages.
Synopsis: A CD sized book that accompanies the CD Pink Floyd-Star
Profile. Another brief history of the band, with photos and discography.
Pink Floyd Concert Appearances
Author: Vernon Fitch / The Pink Floyd Archives
Publisher: private printing, 1996, 1997, 1998, discontinued, 60
pages.
Synopsis: A book that lists every Pink Floyd, Syd Barrett, David
Gilmour, Nick Mason and Roger Waters concert appearance. Includes separate
categories for Years and Albums, Benefit Concerts, Festival Appearances,
Radio and TV Appearances, Major Tours and Other Significant Concert
Appearances. This book has been incorporated into The Pink Floyd
Encyclopedia.
Pink Floyd - Dortmund '81
Authors: Hans Rombeck and Frank Konig
Publisher: Bastei Lubbe, 1981, West Germany, ISBN 3-404-60052-5, 234
pages.
Synopsis: A pocket paperback book, written in German, about the
history of Pink Floyd and their Wall shows in Dortmund, West Germany in
February 1981. Includes numerous live color and black & white photos, a
discography and a history of significant dates.
Pink Floyd - Elektronischer Rock in Vollendung
Authors: Paul Sahner and Thomas Veszelits
Publisher: Heyne Discothek, 1980, West Germany, ISBN 3-453-80044-3,
175 pages.
Synopsis: A pocket paperback book, written in German, about Pink
Floyd and their use of electronics. Includes numerous black and white photos
and a discography of Pink Floyd.
The Pink Floyd Encyclopedia
Author: Vernon Fitch
Publisher: CG Publishing, first edition November 1998, second edition
November 1999, ISBN 1-896522-44-0, 448 pages.
Synopsis: An in-depth reference work by Vernon Fitch of The Pink
Floyd Archives. This book includes the Pink Floyd Reference
Encyclopedia, a listing of Pink Floyd and solo member concert dates, an
historical look at Pink Floyd's equipment throughout the years, and an
examination of the Publius phenomenon. Also included with the book is a
special CD of Hawkwind performing the Pink Floyd song Interstellar
Overdrive, commissioned exclusively for release with this book.
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Pink Floyd - Guide des Compact Disc Pirates
Publisher: Pigs (Three Diferent Ones), France, edition 5.1, December
1995, 62 pages.
Synopsis: A French booklet, written in French, listing all the Pink
Floyd bootleg CDs. Includes name of CD, length, label, matrix number, date,
sources and song titles.
Pink Floyd - The Illustrated Discography
Author: Compiled by Miles
Publisher: Omnibus Press, ISBN 0-86001-783-4, reissued as Pink Floyd
- Another Brick, 84 pages.
Synopsis: A 1981 discography of Pink Floyd. Covers British releases
only. Includes some session work albums, and bootlegs.
Pink Floyd - An Illustrated History
Author: Patrick Humphries
Publisher: Chameleon, 1997, hardcover, ISBN 0 233 99174 3, 120 pages.
Synopsis: The history of Pink Floyd as told by a rock journalist.
Pink Floyd: In the Flesh - the complete performance historyAuthors:
Glenn Povey and Ian Russell
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing, 1997, ISBN 0 74745 3293 1, 256
pages.
Synopsis: A book about Pink Floyd performance history over the years.
Includes a history of Pink Floyd, yearly concert summaries with dates, set
lists, live photos and pictures of memorabilia, plus a discography section.
Pink Floyd: The Labyrinth Through the Fancyscope
Authors: Sohnosuke Imai and Nobukazu Takahashi
Publisher: Hachiman Media Publishers, Inc., 1997, ISBN4-89350-323-5,
311 pages.
Synopsis: A Japanese book that explores Pink Floyd's influences with
Greek mythology and transpersonal psychology. For additional information see
Pink Floyd Fancyscope
home page.
Pink Floyd - Learning to Fly
Author: Chris Welch
Publisher: Castle Communications, 1994, ISBN 1-898141-70-3, 160
pages.
Synopsis: A book on Pink Floyd with lots of photos. Contains many
factual errors.
Pink Floyd - Live Tapes Re-Wound 1965-1981
Author: Paul Houlston
Publisher: private publication, 1996, 181 pages.
Synopsis: A book that reviews Pink Floyd live tapes with a listing of
setlists, show identifications and bogus tapes. Also includes a listing of
bootleg CDs and their identifications.
Pink Floyd Lyric Book
Author: Lyrics by Roger Waters
Publisher: Blandford Press, 1982, ISBN 0-71371-280-5, 79 pages.
Synopsis: A U.K. book with a Roger Waters interview and complete
lyrics for Dark Side of the Moon, Wish You Were Here, Animals and the Wall.
Pink Floyd - Manual Rock 4
Author: Luca Ferrari
Publisher: Arcana Editrice, 1985, ISBN 88-85008-75-7, 192 pages.
Synopsis: An Italian book, written in Italian, about Pink Floyd.
Pink Floyd 1965-1987
Author: Stefano Magnani
Publisher: Italian Rockbooks, 1988, 174 pages.
Synopsis: A Italian book, written in Italian, covering the Pink Floyd
Story and a Pink Floyd discography.
Pink Floyd - Noen Innfallsvinkler til en Analyse av Rockgruppas
Plateproduksjon
Author: Stale Reinamo
Publisher: University paper, Hovedoppgave, Musikkvitenskapelig
Institutt, Universitetet I Trondheim, Norges laererhogskole, Trondheim 1982,
218 pages.
Synopsis: A Norweigan analysis of Pink Floyd. Includes a history,
ideology, analysis of six albums, a discography, and a look at a 1973
technical stage production.
Pink Floyd - Shine On
Authors: Compiled by Nick Mason, David Gilmour and Storm Thorgerson
Publisher: A book that accompanies the Pink Floyd-Shine On CD Boxed
Set, 1992, 112 pages.
Synopsis: The story so far, including history, lyrics and photos.
Pink Floyd Story
Author: Giancarlo Radice
Publisher: Gammalibri Milano, 1984, 111 pages.
Synopsis: An Italian book, written in Italian, about Pink Floyd.
Pink Floyd - Story & Discography
Publisher: Carlton Books Ltd., Japanese Exceed Press Pop Culture
Series, 1999, ISBN 4-89369-739-0, 160 pages.
Synopsis: This Pink Floyd book, written in Japanese, includes the
history and a discography of Pink Floyd. Unfortunately, although this is a
Japanese book, the discography is of the British releases. Includes albums,
singles, and session work, with pictures.
Pink Floyd - Tear-Out Photo Book
Publisher: Oliver Books, U.K., 1993, ISBN: 1 870049 51 9, 44 pages.
Synopsis: A large full color book of 20 tear-out photos of Pink
Floyd. Includes a bit of Pink Floyd history on the back of each photo.
Pink Floyd - The Official History
Author: Nick Mason
Publisher: Unreleased, November 1995, ISBN 0-684-81600-8, 256 pages
Synopsis: Not the complete book, just a promo BLAD for the release of
the book. Includes full color front and back covers, liner notes, release
information, and 12 actual glossy full color pages of the book with
unreleased pictures.
Pink Floyd - The Records
Author: Andreas Kraska
Publisher: Buchverlag Michael Schwinn, 1988, ISBN 3-925077-10-3, 201
pages.
Synopsis: An excellent German book, written in German, that includes
discographies from Germany, U.K., Italy, U.S., and Japan of Pink Floyd
singles, EPs, LPs, and CDs. Also includes an excellent discography of vinyl
bootlegs, plus a biography, fanzines, and tour dates.
Pink Floyd - The Visual Documentary
Authors: Miles and Andy Mabbett
Publisher:
Omnibus Press, 1980, ISBN 0-399-41001-4 (first edition)
Omnibus Press, 1988, ISBN 0-7119-1444-3 (21st anniversary edition)
Omnibus Press, 1994, ISBN 0-7119-4109-2, (25th Anniversary Edition)
Synopsis: An excellent look at the history of Pink Floyd in pictures.
This is a large full color book detailing the history of the band with many
rare photos, a complete chronology and a comprehensive discography including
solo works.
Pink Floyd - The Wall
Publisher: Avon Books, 1982, ISBN 0-380-81521-4
Synopsis: A U.K. book with the complete lyrics and action stills from
the movie The Wall.
Pink Floyd - The Wall 80 / 81 - Performed Live - A Visual Documentary
Publisher: Music Minded, Netherlands, March 2000, 84 pages.
Synopsis: A limited edition book of 750 copies made for the
presentation of Is There Anybody Out There?, March 23, 2000 in Amsterdam,
Netherlands. This book contains photographs of Pink Floyd performing The
Wall live, by Hjalmar den Ouden, Bert Hankes, and Peter Koks.
Pink Floyd - The Wall - Press Information
Publisher: 1982, MGM, 53 pages
Synopsis: A collection of promotional materials for the Pink Floyd
movie The Wall. Includes The Making of the Film, Brick by Brick, From My
View by Alan Parker, complete credits, the story, Pink Floyd discography,
biographies, and 13 promo photos.
Pink Floyd - The Wall screenplay
Author: Roger Waters
Publisher: Draft - May 8, 1981, 117 pages
Synopsis: The original screenplay for The Wall movie by Roger Waters.
Includes explanations of scenes, lyrics, and rough sketches of ideas.
Pink Floyd - Through the eyes of . . . the band, its fans, friends
and foes
Author: Edited by Bruno MacDonald
Publisher: Sidgwick and Jackson, 1996, ISBN 0 283 06273 8, 348 pages.
Synopsis: An interesting collection of articles written about Pink
Floyd from all the different years of their existence. Includes articles
from Melody Maker, New Musical Express, Disc and Music Echo, International
Times, Rolling Stone, Spin, ICE, Sounds, The Amazing Pudding and more.
Pink Floyd - Welcome to the Machine
Author: Jordi Bianciotto
Publisher: Colleccion Imagenes de Rock, Editorial La Mascara 1994,
ISBN 84-7974-081-7, 80 pages.
Synopsis: Spanish book, written in Spanish, about the history of Pink
Saucerful of Secrets - The Pink Floyd Odyssey
Author: Nicholas Schaffner
Publisher: Harmony Books, 1991, ISBN 0-517-57608-2, first edition
hardcover, 348 pages.
Synopsis: A biography of Pink Floyd. Includes many behind the scenes
stories about the band and insights into their music. Also includes photos,
a selected discography with peak chart positions and a collection of great
setlists.
Which One's Pink
Author: by Phil Rose
Publisher: Collector's Guide Publishing, 1998, 1-89652217-3, 192
pages
Synopsis: An analysis of the concept albums of Roger Waters and Pink
Floyd. Covers The Dark Side of the Moon through The Final Cut.
