Marc Bolan (August 1972) – Cover Feature – Popfoto

The August 1972 issue of Popfoto features Marc Bolan on the cover in a close-up portrait.

Publication: Popfoto

Date: August 1972

Country: Germany / Switzerland (as indicated by pricing)

The cover shows a large colour close-up of Marc Bolan looking upward, with long dark curly hair and a plaid shirt. The magazine title “POPFOTO” appears at the top, with the issue details “AUGUST ’72, nr. 342” and pricing information.

A note on the left promotes an extra insert of two super posters of Slade and Robert Plant (Led Zeppelin). Bolan’s name is printed in the lower right corner.

CONTEXT AND NOTES

 This cover places Marc Bolan as the main featured artist for the August 1972 edition, alongside the promotional mention of the included posters.

FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS 

Event: Magazine cover feature

Era: 1972 (The Slider era) Tone: Glamorous, iconic Photography: Colour close-up portrait of Marc Bolan

WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS

• Large colour cover photo of Marc Bolan

• Magazine title “POPFOTO” and issue details

• Promotion of extra posters for Slade and Robert Plant

• Name “marc bolan” printed on the cover

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