Pay in installments of $5.31 with
,
and
Shipping Estimate
USA
- USA
- CAN
- USA
- CAN
Ships within 48 hours · Estimated delivery Aug 11 - Aug 16
For Your Every Summer RSVP, with Code: SUMMER15
Description
A Very Irregular Head: The Life of Syd Barrett"I don't think I'm easy to talk about. I've got a very irregular head. And I'm not anything that you think I am anyway." Syd Barrett's last interview, Rolling Stone, 1971 Roger Keith "Syd" Barrett (1946 2006) was, by all accounts, the very definition of a golden boy. Blessed with good looks and a natural aptitude for painting and music, he was a charismatic, elfin child beloved by all, who fast became a teenage leader in Cambridge, England, where a
"I don't think I'm easy to talk about. I've got a very irregular head. And I'm not anything that you think I am anyway."--Syd Barrett's last interview, Rolling Stone, 1971 Roger Keith "Syd" Barrett (1946-2006) was, by all accounts, the very definition of a golden boy. Blessed with good looks and a natural aptitude for painting and music, he was a charismatic, elfin child beloved by all, who fast became a teenage leader in Cambridge, England, where a burgeoning bohemian scene was flourishing in the early 1960s. Along with three friends and collaborators--Roger Waters, Richard Wright, and Nick Mason--he formed what would soon become Pink Floyd, and rock 'n' roll was never the same. Starting as a typical British cover band aping approximations of American rhythm 'n' blues, they soon pioneered an entirely new sound, and British psychedelic rock was born. With early, trippy, Barrett-penned pop hits such as "Arnold Layne" (about a clothesline-thieving cross-dresser) and "See Emily Play" (written specifically for the epochal "Games For May" concert), Pink Floyd, with Syd Barrett as their main creative visionary, captured the zeitgeist of "Swinging" London in all its Technicolor glory. But there was a dark side to all this new-found freedom. Barrett, like so many around him, began ingesting large quantities of a revolutionary new drug, LSD, and his already-fragile mental state--coupled with a personality inherently unsuited to the life of a pop star--began to unravel. The once bright-eyed lad was quickly replaced, seemingly overnight, by a glowering, sinister, dead-eyed shadow of his former self, given to erratic, highly eccentric, reclusive, and sometimes violent behavior. Inevitably sacked from the band, Barrett retreated from London to his mother's house in Cambridge, where he would remain until his death, only rarely seen or heard, further fueling the mystery. In the meantime, Pink Floyd emerged from the underground to become one of the biggest international rock bands of all time, releasing multi-platinum albums, many that dealt thematically with the loss of their friend Syd Barrett: The Dark Side of the Moon, Wish You Were Here, and The Wall are all, on many levels, about him. In A Very Irregular Head, journalist Rob Chapman lifts the veil of secrecy that has surrounded the legend of Syd Barrett for nearly four decades, drawing on exclusive access to family, friends, archives, journals, letters, and artwork to create the definitive portrait of a brilliant and tragic artist. Besides capturing all the promise of Barrett's youthful years, Chapman challenges the oft-held notion that Barrett was a hopelessly lost recluse in his later years, and creates a portrait of a true British eccentric who is rightfully placed within a rich literary lineage that stretches through Kenneth Graham, Hilaire Belloc, Edward Lear, Lewis Carroll, John Lennon, David Bowie, and on up to the pioneers of Britpop. A tragic, affectionate, and compelling portrait of a singular artist, A Very Irregular Head will stand as the authoritative word on this very English genius for years to come.Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Da Capo Press
Published: 08/28/2012
ISBN: 9780306821431
Pages: 441
Weight: 1.55lbs
Size: 8.90h x 5.90w x 1.50d
Shipping Notes
- Free Standard Shipping on $100+ Orders to the USA.
- Except Preorder products are shipped in 48 hours.
- Delivery to the USA:
- Standard Shipping : 3-10 business days
- If time is of the essence, please consider selecting expedited delivery for faster service.
Exchange/Return Notes
- We offer a 30-day return/exchange service after receiving.
- Final sale items are not eligible for returns or exchanges.
- To process your return/exchange, please contact us at [email protected]
- Please click here for more details>>> Return & Exchange Policy
4.1 ★★★★★
Based on 17 reviews
Sort
Product Reviews
★★★★★ 5
The Best Wallet
Color: Boulder Black - Napa Smooth Black
This is the second wallet I have purchased from Bull Guard. The first one is identical and I have used it for approximately one year. The first wallet has held up perfectly. I just decided to buy a second one because I am so happy with the first one and I decided to break up my cards into frequently used in the second, new wallet and less frequently used in the first and older wallet. The capacity of the wallet is excellent. It easily holds all my credit cards, drivers license, bills, insurance ID cards, and my global entry card. The material, workmanship, durability, and quality is also excellent. The wallet is all leather and breaks in perfectly. The size is also perfect fitting perfectly in my rear pocket. For the price, this is the best man's wallet I have ever had and I highly recommend it.
WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL?YesReportShare
Reviewed in the United States on November 22, 2025
★★★★★ 5
Solid Wallet
Color: Wild Buffalo Grey
I recently purchased the ULL GUARD Buffalo Leather Wallet, and I’m genuinely impressed with its quality and craftsmanship. The buffalo leather feels durable and premium—this is a wallet that looks like it’ll stand the test of time.
What I love about it:
- Thoughtful Billfold Design: The bill compartment includes a separator, which is perfect for organizing cash and checks separately. It’s a small detail that makes a big difference.
- Plenty of Storage: There are numerous credit card slots, making it easy to keep all your cards neatly arranged and accessible.
- Clear ID Pocket: The transparent ID slot is a convenient touch, especially for quick access to your driver’s license or work badge.
Overall, this wallet combines functionality with rugged style. If you're looking for something that’s both practical and built to last, the ULL GUARD Buffalo Leather Wallet is a solid choice.
WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL?YesReportShare
Reviewed in the United States on November 7, 2025
★★★★★ 5
A Quality Wallet
Color: Boulder Black - Napa Smooth Black
So far so good. The wallet has a great feel and is of high quality. It looks great and has plenty of credit card slots and I love the bill holder, with a divider. It is wider than I expected, but it stays thinner than the last minimalist wallet I had so the trade off is worth it to me. I would buy it again.
WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL?YesReportShare
Reviewed in the United States on April 28, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Classic tooling.
Color: Adventure Brown - Vintage Buffalo Brown
Excellent. Extremely well made. Full grain bullhide. Pretty tooling.
WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL?YesReportShare
Reviewed in the United States on May 14, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Good Wallet, Plenty of Storage Slots
I needed a new wallet to replace my old one that was a tri-fold one that was cloth and it was getting some wear holes in it. I really like this wallet but it has one feature I don't care for. The wallet is good size, has plenty of card holding capacity, RFID blocking, soft leather and it's window is large enough to hold two picture ID's, which I have not to mention the price is pretty good. The only feature I don't care for is the two pocket billfold section. I find it restricts how far it opens up which then makes it hard to see the money you're carrying. I would have been better to not have this so it would open farther and just put two horizontal fabric pockets on the front side of the bill section to hold some business cards.
WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL?YesReportShare
Reviewed in the United States on April 8, 2026