"Syd Barrett: A Very Irregular Head", book by Rob Chapman that is in stores now, has received glowing reviews from the press and Pink Floyd fans alike. Published by Faber and Faber in the UK (cover thumbnail far right), and Da Capo Press in the US (cover thumbnail near right), it aims to be "the first authoritative and exhaustively researched biography of Syd Barrett that fully celebrates his life and legacy as a musician, lyricist and artist, and which highlights the influence that he continues to have over contemporary bands and music fans alike."

With the book running to some 448 pages, and the help of Syd's sister Rosemary, there is plenty of information that Chapman has brought together to tell Syd's story.

With thanks to our friends at Da Capo, we have two copies of this book to give away to lucky Brain Damage visitors in our latest contest...

On Thursday, we told you about a range of interviews that Gerald Scarfe was undertaking for the publication of his new book, "The Making of Pink Floyd - The Wall ". One of these interviews was on BBC Radio 4's "Today" programme yesterday morning, which included Gerald in the studio, and a pre-recorded telephone interview with Roger Waters from Montreal.

You can hear the programme again for the next seven days through this link. To hear an extended version of the interview with Roger Waters, where he talks about the importance of Gerald's artwork, the current Wall shows, and the upcoming guest appearance of David Gilmour in one of the shows, click here to listen or download (3MB file).

To tie in with the release of the much acclaimed Metallic Spheres album, by The Orb Featuring David Gilmour, an official app has been developed and released on Apple's iTunes store in the US and the equivalent UK store.

The app, which is compatible with iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad (on iOS 3.1.3 or later), is described thus: "Using original sounds from David Gilmour and The Orb, tapping the various visual objects on your screen will create a unique soundscape every time you listen. The visualisation and ambient tracks blend with your creative touches". Sounds intriguing...

Reviews for the app are mixed, but it is priced at 59p (UK) and 99c (US) so won't break the bank. Our thanks to Martijn Kluizenaar for the info.

UPDATED WITH ADDITIONAL INTERVIEW INFORMATION
Further to our recent exclusives regarding Gerald Scarfe's "The Making of Pink Floyd: The Wall", including the set of three special video interviews with Gerald, for Brain Damage, we have some special details of interviews and other appearances to tie in with the publication today (in the UK) of the book itself.

"The Making of Pink Floyd: The Wall" is the authorized, definitive book about the project and includes new commentaries from the surviving members of Pink Floyd: Roger Waters, David Gilmour and Nick Mason, together with the director of the film, Sir Alan Parker. Roger Waters has written the foreword. The album imagery, stage performances and film were created in close collaboration with Gerald Scarfe, and his massive archive includes original storyboards, animation cells, concept drawings, models and other three-dimensional material together with photographs of the creation and staging of the live performances and the filming of The Wall.