Growing up in the 80s, Pink Floyd was the sound in the background of my life. I knew the music but not the band. I found this book really interesting. Learning about the members upbringing & the previous iteration of the band. It was eye opening for sure.

I would like to I would like to thank Netgalley and the author for giving me the opportunity to review an advance copy of this book.

The content is a wonderful, colorful overview of the band. It's not a biography as much as history of the band with great photos and artwork. For the true fan, it will remind you of the shame that great groups seem to self destruct after a while for 'creative reasons' and Pink Floyd didn't overcome its on demise. I love their music and creativity and any true fan will surely really appreciate the retrospective!

I grew up with the music from Pink Floyd playing from our car's speakers every time I went somewhere with my dad and I grew up to love this band too. Loved reading this book and showed some stuff to my dad as well (who is not a reader at all, though I think this might make a nice Christmas/birthday present for him sometime). Highly recommend for Pink Floyd fans!

This is a beautiful book that clearly and concisely tells the history of Pink Floyd - from each members' childhood to forming the band, different variations of the band and some of the later infighting within. I had not realized that Syd Barrett was only involved very early on - I had thought he was involved in the making of many albums. Clearly, his music played a huge influence on the band and he has left a legacy. I appreciated learning more about what happened to Syd and his mental illness. The photos are plentiful and incredible and gave me a feeling that I was there through the decades. I have been a huge fan of Pink Floyd since High School and remember listening to The Wall over and over. I also saw the film version and really loved it so glad to see this was mentioned in the book as well. I vividly remember listening to the Dark Side of the Moon in headphones and how sounds switched from one ear to the next -- and the song "Brain Damage" in particular freaking me out so much I had to pull the headphones off. This book also references the "myth" about this album syncing with the Wizard of Oz film (among others!). This book is a great comprehensive history of the band and I recommend it.

Thank you to Netgalley and Quarto Publishing Group – Chartwell Books for an ARC and I left this review voluntarily.

A comprehensive look at Pink Floyd, the band members, their music, the concepts, the artwork, the live performances and then the disagreements, solo albums and tours. Really interesting even to someone like me who isn’t a big fan.

Pink Floyd have been an integral part of the soundtrack of my life, but while I grew up with the music, I never knew much of the history of the band.

Enter Pink Floyd: Behind the Wall, by Hugh Fielder.

This is a comprehensive look into Pink Floyd, from their early blues years through the psychedelic era to the behemoth they are today, with fascinating insights into the interactions between the band and the stories behind the hit albums.

Filled with behind the scenes photos, fliers, and stills from concerts and albums, accompanying an engaging narrative, this book has everything: the stories behind their iconic imagery and staging; the epic songs (and the not-so epic ones); the band's meteoric rise and the divisions/conflicts that led to the split in the group.

It was a fascinating read, and a must for Pink Floyd fans.

~ Many thanks to NetGalley for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review~

A collector's book about Pink Floyd, one of the most influential bands in the world who created the wonderful Dark Side of the Moon (celebrating fifty years anniversary in 2023) and The Wall. Everyone knows a Pink Floyd song, whether they realise it or not.

​Famous for original stage shows that included lights, film and unusual sonic sounds, Floyd wrote concept albums full of philosophical ideas and social commentary. Songs are often extended and can last more than twenty minutes in length and have dark themes such as death, war, loneliness, communication and mental illness. Evocative, haunting, intelligent and brilliant, Pink Floyd shows are an elaborate and moving experience.

The band began in the 1960s in the era of psychedelic rock and developed into a powerful creative force, and this book follows the development from the members' childhood through to the present day. It includes the tours, recordings and thoughts of the band members with colour pictures throughout, including posters, photographs and artwork. The best part is, of course, how Pink Floyd songs were created but the divisions and clash of personalities makes the story a little more spicy. The book concludes with an attempt to explain the popularity of Dark Side of the Moon, the most successful concept album ever made being in the Billboard album chart for nearly fifteen years.

This is definitely a fans' book with the information, facts and figures readily available elsewhere. Similarly, the quotes from the band members are taken from magazine interviews and other publications. Added to this is an extensive discography to complete the collation.

A version of this book came out in 2013, but the band has continued to release more albums, both as individual musicians and new compilations or live recordings. So this book is as up to date as it can be. Informative, comprehensive and colourful, recommended for Floyd fans or those interested in music.

Thank you to Netgalley and Race Point Publishing for the ebook ARC!

My parents had me when they were pretty young, and music was very important to them and in our household when I was a kid. I grew up listening to Pink Floyd, Metallica, Tom Petty, The Beatles, and so much more of what now makes up my music repertoire is a result of the concerts my parents attended and the CDs/tapes they owned.

So, yeah, I’ve heard about the Pink Floyd (Division Bell) concert a time or two. So reading this book, pictures included, felt special. It felt like being in on that memory, even if I wasn’t there to actually go to the concert with them.

This book will share how the band was formed, disbanded, how the biggest hits were thought up, and more. It was a really interesting (and quick) read!

This book is full of great information about the band, the band members, and the early days of Floyd. I was impressed at the insight into this iconic band, but I was disappointed in the images as in the proof they all appear blurry. Otherwise a great read!

Great book! I went in skeptical since I’m such a diehard fan of Pink Floyd. However, this was very well done, and I’m glad I checked it out. Definitely recommend to fans of the band, or even just those who enjoy reading about music/musicians. I’ll be getting a physical copy of this one to add to my music genre bookshelves!

I inhaled this book during one Saturday. It's the perfect read for fans of Pink Floyd, the individual band members, or simply music enthusiasts of all kinds.

Being a huge fan of the band, Behind The Wall was a fascinating read on what was happening in the background of Pink Floyd works, from their debut to the present day. It's full of photographs and stories that outline their relationships, challenges and motivation behind creating some of the most well-known and acclaimed music on the planet. Highly recommended with a matching soundtrack in the background!

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I received a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.