Mike Watkinson - Peter Anderson

The Profile

Co-authors of 'Shine On You Crazy Diamond' (1993), a book about Syd Barrett containing interviews, anecdotes and rare images.

First edition released in 1993 (pre-internet); the book includes exclusive interviews with people from Barrett's life, anecdotes about his years at Chelsea Cloisters, and rare photographs; later works about Barrett (e.g. 'A Very Irregular Head') have been noted as subsequent references.

Reviewers praise Watkinson & Anderson's book 'Shine On You Crazy Diamond' (1993) for its clear, fluid account of Syd Barrett's life. The book contains exclusive interviews, anecdotes and rare images. The only noted criticism in reviews is the choice of cover image.