From the first take to the last, discover the making of Nick Drake’s timeless music.

Nick Drake’s life was tragically cut short, but he left behind three cherished albums, along with home recordings, studio outtakes and two radio broadcasts.

Drawing on memories from those involved, previously unavailable archival material, and numerous contemporary sources, this essential volume includes technical information (dates, locations, personnel, instruments, recording equipment, and guitar tunings), musical analysis, and the production stories behind over 150 recordings. With an introduction by Nick’s biographer, Richard Morton Jack, and over 100 photos, diagrams, flyers, adverts and cuttings of original reviews (many previously unpublished), Nick’s music is celebrated here in unprecedented detail.

Release date: 7 May, 2026
Number of pages: 280
Dimensions: 152mm (w) x 229mm (h) x 23mm (d)
Language: English
Format: Hardcover book

This book is the result of a project by musician Adam Foster, conceived during a day spent in a recording studio with Nick’s legendary sound engineer, John Wood.

For every order, a tree will be planted with the Ecologi Partnership.