📰 Thanks for David Bowie Book!‑Article : Jan. 1973
- David Bowie
- Jan 6, 1973
- 2 min read
A short, enthusiastic Record Mirror letter celebrating the runaway success of *The Jean Genie* Bowie book — a snapshot of early‑’73 Bowie fandom at full intensity.
Record Mirror
Date: January 6, 1973
Format: Small article / readers’ letter
A moment of fan devotion, bargain‑bin triumph and Ziggy‑era excitement.
đź“° Key Highlights
• Readers praise Record Mirror’s Bowie book *The Jean Genie*
• Note highlights its low price, strong visuals and poster
• Reflects the explosive demand for Bowie material in early 1973
• Captures the tone of communal fandom surrounding the Ziggy era
đź“° Overview
This small *Record Mirror* piece is a readers’ letter from “Mick and Jools” of Bayswater, thanking the paper for producing what they call a “superb book on David Bowie.” Their note emphasises the book’s value, its wealth of photos, and the likelihood that demand will outstrip supply — a telling sign of Bowie’s cultural heat at the start of 1973.
đź“° Source Details
Publication / Venue: Record Mirror
Date: January 6, 1973
Format: Small article / readers’ letter
Provenance Notes: Based on the original printed letter praising *The Jean Genie* Bowie book.
đź“° The Story
The letter expresses:
• Delight at the book’s quality and low price
• Admiration for the included poster
• Concern that Record Mirror may struggle to keep up with demand
• Warm wishes for both Bowie and the magazine
It’s a brief but vivid reminder of how fervent Bowie’s fanbase had become — eager for any new material, and quick to celebrate it publicly.
đź“° Visual Archive
• Close‑up Bowie portrait from the Ziggy period
• Short printed letter beneath the image
David Bowie in early ’73 — adored, ascendant and inspiring fan mail by the column‑inch.
đź“° Closing Notes
This tiny Record Mirror item captures the atmosphere of the moment: Bowie’s audience growing faster than the press could print material to satisfy them.
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