The Wizard’s Gown – Rewoven: Beneath the Glitter of Marc Bolan.
The Wizard’s Gown – Rewoven: Beneath the Glitter of Marc Bolan by Tony Stringfellow, special edition published by Breeze Hayward Publishing. Written to commemorate the 30th anniversary of Marc Bolan’s untimely death and what would have been his 60th birthday, this expanded and revised version of Stringfellow’s earlier book
From Beneath the Wizard’s Gown – Marc Bolan Unglittered probes beneath the “glam rock” image to explore Bolan’s mind, poetry and spiritual themes.
Drawing on a large selection of previously unpublished poetry in Bolan’s own hand, the book reproduces the original manuscript pages alongside edited “translations” that interpret his intended words. Stringfellow uses these poems to shed light on classic songs like “Metal Guru” and Born to Boogie and to restore a deeper sense of Bolan as a serious artist, wordsmith and musician behind the glittery stage persona. The volume runs to around 350+ pages, with numerous photos and facsimile poem images, making it a substantial read and a strong addition to any Marc Bolan or T. Rex collection.
In very good condition.