A new interview with author Mark Blake was just released on The Books Podcast, which focuses on conversations with authors. Mark recently published Pink Floyd Shine On: The Definitive Oral History, which is at the forefront of the discussion. The book is earning rave reviews from fans and media alike and offers the definitive oral history of Pink Floyd as told by friends, associates, family members, and the band themselves through exclusive, never-before-published interviews. A respected Floyd expert and collaborator for over thirty years, Blake includes rare material—such as an interview with Rosemary Breen, who reflects on her brother Syd Barrett’s path into music. The book also features new insights from Nick Mason and Guy Pratt, touching on the band’s legacy and recent twists in their story.

Listen to the full, 50-minute interview here: