The father of glam rock, Marc Bolan, was renowned for glitter, make-up,
camp clothes and performances. His music evolved from ethereal,
Tolkienesque influences to stylistically original pop. He died at a time
when his persona was still engulfed in the commercialisation of the pop
character he had created, leaving the full enigma of his mind untold.
Much has been written about Marc Bolan the 'Glam Rock King' but little
has touched on the person below the make-up. This book aims to do just
that, inspired by a large selection of previously unpublished poetry of
Bolan's, reflecting his earlier works in 'The Warlock of Love'. It
endeavours to delve into the corners of Bolan's mind that made him the
charismatic, mystical icon who wrote apparently senseless lyrics and
aspires to restore a depth of understanding to his words enhancing his
credibility as an artist, a wordsmith and a musician.