Many of you will recall that back in May, we told you about Barrett, a new limited edition, high quality, large-format book that describes itself as the "definitive visual companion to the life of Syd Barrett".

We've had a special preview of a number of the images to be included, and we are certain that this will be an absolutely essential book for all fans of Syd Barrett and the early Pink Floyd. It's a mesmerizing selection of pictures, not just Syd's artwork and letters (incredible in themselves), but rare photos including live, backstage, and portrait images, and endearing family snapshots – a collection the like of which has not been seen before.

Work has been ongoing with the book this year, and orders are now being taken for not one, but two different editions, which we now have details of...

No doubt encouraged with the current focus on The Wall, Andy Harries, producer of The Queen and The Damned United, is planning a movie based around the Pink Floyd track Another Brick In the Wall.

Rather than a remake of Sir Alan Parker's film, it's going to tell the story of the kids from the local school who performed on the track, along with their music teacher, Alun Renshaw. In October 2007, the BBC broadcast a documentary, "The Brick in the Wall Kids", which looked at their experiences, bringing the story up to date, reuniting some of them along with Renshaw.

Harries describes the proposed movie as "Dead Poets Society meets School of Rock." First-time writer Steve Thompson is writing the script for Left Bank and BBC Films, although Harries admits he hasn't got the rights to the song yet.

Our thanks to Stephen Humphries for the info.

It is with sadness that we bring you the news that Peter Martin Christopherson, aka Sleazy, passed away on November 24th, 2010, aged 55, which has stunned the music world. He became a member of the Hipgnosis design team in 1974, first as a junior assistant, then later as a joint partner.

During his time with Hipgnosis, he worked on various Pink Floyd projects such as A Nice Pair, Wish You Were Here, and Animals.

When Hipgnosis folded in 1983, he started his own video production company. His musical side was evidenced by being one of the original members of Throbbing Gristle, a founding member of Psychic TV, and formed Coil which lasted some 23 years.

Our condolences to his family and friends.

Just in time for Christmas, Nick Mason has generously donated a signed pair of his own drumsticks, along with his copy of "Chequered History — a Celebration of 50 Years of World Championship Racing" to help the Highcroft Racing and Malaria No More's Miles to End Malaria campaign in this auction being run on eBay UK.

Bid on these drum sticks and this beautiful Formula 1 history book now [click thumbnail, right] as a great gift for you or a loved one, and you'll be helping save lives in Africa from malaria. The auction runs until 9:42pm GMT on December 2nd, 2010.

Every day 3,000 children in Africa die from malaria. Through the MILES TO END MALARIA program, Patrón Highcroft Racing is working with Malaria No More to help put an end to this preventable tragedy. 100% of the proceeds of this auction will support Malaria No More's work to end malaria deaths.

Learn more about Miles to End Malaria through this link...