--- product_id: 49220916 title: "Inside Out: A Personal History of Pink Floyd" price: "₨804" currency: SCR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.sc/products/49220916-inside-out-a-personal-history-of-pink-floyd store_origin: SC region: Seychelles --- # Firsthand by founder - Insider perspective Since 1965 - Legendary band timeline 9 years on charts - Record-breaking album Inside Out: A Personal History of Pink Floyd **Price:** ₨804 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎤 Dive deep into the ultimate Pink Floyd story – don’t just listen, live the legend! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Inside Out: A Personal History of Pink Floyd - **How much does it cost?** ₨804 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sc](https://www.desertcart.sc/products/49220916-inside-out-a-personal-history-of-pink-floyd) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Decades of Rock Legacy:** Explore Pink Floyd’s journey from 1965 underground roots to global stardom. - • **Complete Band Evolution:** From early tours in a dodgy car to mega stadiums and iconic stage designs. - • **Chart-Topping Milestones:** Discover the story behind the longest-charting album in history, The Dark Side of the Moon. - • **Insider’s Honest Memoir:** Written by Nick Mason, the band’s founder, offering witty, candid, and exclusive insights. - • **Essential for Fans & Collectors:** A must-have for classic rock lovers craving the full, unfiltered Pink Floyd saga. ## Overview Inside Out: A Personal History of Pink Floyd is the definitive memoir by founding member Nick Mason, chronicling the band’s rise from 1965 London underground pioneers to global rock icons. Featuring candid stories, revolutionary stagecraft, and the making of timeless albums like The Dark Side of the Moon and The Wall, this book offers an unparalleled insider’s view of one of music’s most influential bands. ## Description The definitive history of Pink Floyd, one of the world's great bands, by founder member Nick Mason. One of the most fascinating rock bands ever, Pink Floyd was formed in 1965. After a year in the London 'underground' experimenting with revolutionary techniques such as lights that matched their music, they released their first single in 1966. Their breakthrough album, The Dark Side of the Moon , was released in 1973 and stayed in the charts until 1982, the longest a record has ever been continuously in the charts, becoming one of the best-selling albums of all time. In 1975 they released Wish You Were Here, which reached iconic status, then in 1979 The Wall went to number 1 in almost every country in the world. The movie version of The Wall starring Bob Geldof was released in 1982, becoming a cult favorite. In the 1980s a rift developed between the band members which culminated in law suits. Only recently have there been reconciliations which have allowed founder member Nick Mason to write his personal take on the band's history. Review: I loved it! - Excellent book! The complete, (or as good as), history of Floyd, as per Nick Mason's view/memory etc. The book was thoroughly enjoyable - Mason is very witty; I was chuckling many a time throughout. He comes across as an English gentleman. He is both honest, too modest frankly, as well as descriptive. Songs, albums, tours, studios, relationships, artwork - it's covered here. I still feel, however, the full story behind Waters' and Gilmour's very strained relationship hasn't been told, although the gist of it is certainly here. That aside, I was hooked from the outset. I don't often fly through books quickly, preferring to take my time however, once in a while I read a book like this and finish it very quickly. The book is that interesting. Any fans of the band need it, (by now, most probably do!) however, any classic rock fan can pick this up, as it paints a picture of the business, from the early touring days in a dodgy car, to the planes and mega stadiums of latter day Floyd; from artwork design discussions to stage and gear talk. It's all here. Review: The view from the inside of the rock behemoth - I had heard good things about this book - other reviewers, both professional and amateur have praised Mason's honesty and humour so I started on the book with high hopes. Too many memoirs seem little more than ego stoking self justification, designed only to show their authors in the best possible light. Well, hooray! This was exactly the book I'd heard great things about. Little egotism here, I soon warmed to Mason's self-deprecating, open and honest writing style. I was aware that from the earliest days Nick Mason had been recording events, whether as diaries, scrapbooks or whatever. He has done a great job sharing the history of the band with honesty and humour, it was very funny and irreverent of the band that some people take far too seriously. I read this book back-to-back with Mark Blake's band history and they complimented each other very well. Both were excellent books and thoroughly recommended. ## Features - WEIDENFELD NICOLSON ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | 34,473 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 127 in Popular Music 143 in Rock Music 166 in Rock & Pop Musician Biographies | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 1,963 Reviews | ## Images ![Inside Out: A Personal History of Pink Floyd - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81Yzfxg1Y9L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I loved it! *by 7***! on 10 August 2024* Excellent book! The complete, (or as good as), history of Floyd, as per Nick Mason's view/memory etc. The book was thoroughly enjoyable - Mason is very witty; I was chuckling many a time throughout. He comes across as an English gentleman. He is both honest, too modest frankly, as well as descriptive. Songs, albums, tours, studios, relationships, artwork - it's covered here. I still feel, however, the full story behind Waters' and Gilmour's very strained relationship hasn't been told, although the gist of it is certainly here. That aside, I was hooked from the outset. I don't often fly through books quickly, preferring to take my time however, once in a while I read a book like this and finish it very quickly. The book is that interesting. Any fans of the band need it, (by now, most probably do!) however, any classic rock fan can pick this up, as it paints a picture of the business, from the early touring days in a dodgy car, to the planes and mega stadiums of latter day Floyd; from artwork design discussions to stage and gear talk. It's all here. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The view from the inside of the rock behemoth *by A***H on 15 February 2015* I had heard good things about this book - other reviewers, both professional and amateur have praised Mason's honesty and humour so I started on the book with high hopes. Too many memoirs seem little more than ego stoking self justification, designed only to show their authors in the best possible light. Well, hooray! This was exactly the book I'd heard great things about. Little egotism here, I soon warmed to Mason's self-deprecating, open and honest writing style. I was aware that from the earliest days Nick Mason had been recording events, whether as diaries, scrapbooks or whatever. He has done a great job sharing the history of the band with honesty and humour, it was very funny and irreverent of the band that some people take far too seriously. I read this book back-to-back with Mark Blake's band history and they complimented each other very well. Both were excellent books and thoroughly recommended. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ It's been a great gig ... *by A***L on 23 September 2008* Nick Mason has been with Pink Floyd from the beginning - through all the band's incarnations and troubles. He makes a genial host in his biography of the band, yet he proves too easygoing and unconfrontational to give us much analysis of the internal politics (and problems with Syd) that have periodically torn the relationships between the four/five-some apart. Added to that, Syd apart, the Floyd appear to have been about the only band that didn't turn up, tune in and drop out in the late 60s and 70s, continuing their studies and gigging hard until it became impossible to maintain both when their musical success started to take off. My real exposure to Pink Floyd started off with Dark Side - I had the posters on my wall and the stickers on my school binder. It was lovely to imagine them tinkering around to produce all the sound effects, and funny to hear that they rejected Paul McCartney's recorded comments for the background. The four albums starting with Dark Side, running through to the Wall were hugely influential to me - I discovered the charms of Meddle later. There is a theatricality about these four - from a band determined to create coherent albums and give the audience a good show. Of course by the time of Wall, the show was everything - I was so jealous of my brother who went to see it at Earls Court. What does come through is that Mason although not a flashy drummer was, like Ringo, incredibly important to the music, and also in the studio and outside kept the peace. Being a non-songwriter, it helps that Mason has another obsession in motorsport, but this is mostly mentioned in passing, letting Pink Floyd rightfully star. Given the sad passing of Syd and now Rick, we may never hear their side of the story and how they were forced out. The Live8 reunion was a fitting coda to the Pink Floyd story and is added as an afterword in the latest edition. So this remains an entertaining and light read of the history of one of the greatest rock bands in the world. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.sc/products/49220916-inside-out-a-personal-history-of-pink-floyd](https://www.desertcart.sc/products/49220916-inside-out-a-personal-history-of-pink-floyd) --- *Product available on Desertcart Seychelles* *Store origin: SC* *Last updated: 2026-07-26*