Marc Bolan: Wilderness of the Mind

He was the greatest little giant in the world. —DAVID BOWIE Over the last few years as rock music has taken stock of itself, the reputation of Marc Bolan and T. Rex has been steadily growing, so that where Marc might once have been regarded as a slight, frivolous figure of early ‘70s glam rock he is now appreciated as a unique talent, a real innovator, and as the maker of some truly classic records. Wilderness of the Mind is a celebration of Marc's life and work through a host of photographs, drawings, lyrics, notes and personal reminiscences, the vast majority of which have never been published before, making it a treasure-trove for fans and collectors—and an eye- opener for more casual admirers, as Marc's diaries and scribbles openly reveal his sexuality and early way of life ("No rent to pay, landlord's a queen."). Many of the photographs were taken by co-author Caron, and are published here for the first time. There are dozens of pieces—lyrics, notes, letters, diaries and