Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Financial Information for Segments (Detail)

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Financial Information for Segments (Detail) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Dec. 31, 2010
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]      
Net revenue $ 202,475 [1] $ 274,773 [1] $ 274,268 [1]
Net revenue excluding Solar (RSOL) 202,475 165,516 196,944
Contribution loss 590 [1] (31,287) [1] 6,144 [1]
Contribution margin (loss) excluding Solar (RSOL) 590 (29,011) 4,123
Reconciliation of contribution margin (loss) to net income (loss) attributable to Gaiam, Inc.:      
Interest and other income (expense) (432) [1] (90) [1] 1,291 [1]
Loss from equity method investment in RSOL (18,410) [1]    
Loss on deconsolidation of RSOL   (4,550) [1]  
Income tax expense (benefit) (5,675) [1] (10,657) [1] 2,366 [1]
Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest (305) [1] 398 [1] (794) [1]
Net income (loss) attributable to Gaiam, Inc. (12,882) [1] (24,872) [1] 4,275 [1]
Direct to consumer
      
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]      
Net revenue 72,293 77,259 99,706
Contribution loss (14,242) [2] (7,152) (7,091)
Business
      
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]      
Net revenue 130,182 88,257 97,238
Contribution loss 14,832 (21,859) [3] 11,214
Solar (RSOL)
      
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]      
Net revenue   109,257 77,324
Contribution loss   $ (2,276) $ 2,021
[1] RSOL was deconsolidated and accounted for as an equity method investment effective December 31, 2011. Consequently, RSOL is reported as an equity method investment for the year ended December 31, 2012 and as a consolidated subsidiary for the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010.
[2] Includes investment in our digital subscription businesses of $5.9 million.
[3] During 2011, we recognized a noncash goodwill impairment charge of $22.5 million in our business segment. See Note 6. Goodwill Impairment and Other General Expense.