This Bravo feature puts a series of accusations and criticisms directly to Marc Bolan, giving the T. Rex star the opportunity to answer for himself. Under the headline “Hat Marc Bolan eine Macke?”, translated as “Is There Something Wrong With Marc Bolan?”, the article tackles claims about Bolan's image, sexuality, money and personality, with Bolan responding to each accusation in turn. Publication: Bravo Date: October 18, 1972 Country: Germany The feature introduces Marc Bola

This Evening Post feature, the second part of Leslie Nichols’ series, looks at Marc Bolan through the experiences of June Bolan. The article concentrates on what everyday life was like alongside one of Britain’s biggest pop stars, covering their marriage, the extraordinary attention surrounding Marc, the pressures created by fans and the practical side of life during the height of Bolanmania. Publication: Evening Post Date: October 18, 1972 Country: United Kingdom Under the h

This two-page Bravo feature focuses on Marc Bolan's clothes and distinctive visual presentation during the height of Bolanmania. Headlined “Marc Bolan: Meine Kleider”, translated as “Marc Bolan: My Clothes”, the feature uses a dramatic full-colour photograph of Bolan and Mickey Finn alongside a short commentary describing Bolan's fondness for glittering outfits, make-up and unusual footwear. Publication: Bravo Date: October 18, 1972 Country: Germany The two-page presentation

Publication: Splash Posters Date: Circa early 1970s Country: Item: Original vintage portrait poster Size: 73 × 59 cm An original vintage T. Rex / Marc Bolan portrait poster dating from circa the early 1970s and produced by Splash Posters. The large-format poster features a close-up colour portrait against a plain background, with the Splash Posters identification visible along the lower edge. All magazine scans, photographs, and original text excerpts referenced in this entry

Joseph Bensoua reports on T. Rex’s Southern California appearances at Santa Monica Civic Auditorium and Long Beach Auditorium, contrasting the enthusiastic local response with the more apathetic reception encountered elsewhere on the group's American tour. The review concentrates on Marc Bolan’s performance, from the power of the opening numbers through an acoustic interlude and an extended closing rendition of “Bang A Gong.” Publication: South Bay Daily Breeze Date: October

Publication: Various / UnknownDate: UnknownCountry: United Kingdom PHOTOGRAPH Two-page scrapbook spread combining several colour and black-and-white cuttings. The left page contains four photographs, including full-length images, a large close-up portrait and a seated image. The right page contains a large picture feature headed “T. REXTASY”, built around a large red-tinted photograph surrounded by several smaller live performance images featuring guitars, microphones and sta

This memorabilia item consists of a copy of T. Rex's classic album The Slider bearing a Marc Bolan autograph in blue ink on the front cover. The signature was accompanied by supporting provenance in the form of a printed email from writer and broadcaster Spencer Leigh. According to the accompanying statement, Leigh interviewed Marc Bolan during an appearance at Southport Theatre in 1976. At the request of friend Pete Rimmer, he took along a copy of The Slider for Bolan to sig

Publication: Various / Unknown Date: Unknown Country: United Kingdom PHOTOGRAPH Two-page scrapbook collage containing a mixture of colour and black-and-white photographs. The left page includes two smaller colour performance photographs above a large colour close-up, all showing the subject at a microphone. The right page contains a large black-and-white close-up surrounded by several smaller cuttings, including performance photographs, portrait images and a full-length cut-o

Publication: Various / Unknown Date: Unknown Country: United Kingdom PHOTOGRAPH A two-page scrapbook collage containing several collected colour and black-and-white photographs. The page combines close-up portrait photographs, live guitar images and a photograph showing two people together. A small cutting carries the handwritten caption “Marc in France.” One of the larger cuttings on the right carries the printed headline: “The cats who taught him to boogie” Two typed extrac

This collectible item features a Marc Bolan Supershow cover promoting a "Giant Poster!" special. The cover displays a close-up image of Marc Bolan with glitter beneath his eyes and was originally sold for 15p. Accompanying the cover is a large fold-out poster that has been personally signed and dedicated by Bolan. Publication: Giant Poster / Marc Bolan Supershow Date: Unknown Country: United Kingdom The memorabilia consists of two related items. The first is a large fold-out