Nick Mason Books

Nick Mason's lifelong passion for motor racing is reflected in his unique collection of sports and racing cars, all meant to be driven hard rather than stored as museum pieces. Collaborating with test driver Mark Hales, Mason has pushed twenty-two of these cars to their limits, creating a vivid account that captures the power and exhilaration of these iconic machines. The collection includes incredibly fast models like the Porsche 935 and the limited edition McLaren F1, alongside rare gems such as the legendary V16 BRM, one of only three in existence, and the Ferrari 250GTO, which reached a peak value of £10 million. Classic models like the Bugatti T35B, Maserati 250F, and Ferrari T3, which secured Gilles Villeneuve's victory in the 1978 Montreal Grand Prix, also feature prominently. Each car undergoes a rigorous test sequence at Silverstone, revealing surprising results. Hales details the unique sensations, sounds, and vibrations of each vehicle's handling, while Mason shares insights into the history and heritage of each model, offering a personal perspective on the challenges and triumphs of collecting classic cars.

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.