In Search of Gil Scott-Heron

Name: In Search of Gil Scott-Heron
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9781787740235
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By Thomas Mauceri

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In Search of Gil Scott-Heron is a compelling graphic novel that follows Thomas Mauceri's quest to find the elusive Godfather of Rap, Gil Scott-Heron. Through personal encounters and reflections, Mauceri explores Scott-Heron's music, his controversial life, and his profound political and cultural impact, set against the backdrop of recent American history. The narrative is enriched with a bonus article examining Scott-Heron's career and his foundational influence on modern hip hop.
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This graphic novel suits readers interested in music history, particularly the roots of hip hop, and those drawn to politically charged biographies and cultural explorations in a visually rich format.

Singer, poet and writer; considered to be the godfather of rap, Gil Scott-Heron is a myth and legend in the Afro-American music scene. Through his personal experiences, Thomas Mauceri allows us to discover the life of this genius.

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Singer, poet and writer; considered to be the godfather of rap, Gil Scott-Heron is a myth and legend in the Afro-American music scene.

Through his personal experiences, Thomas Mauceri allows us to discover the life of this genius along with other aspects of America's recent history.

In Search of Gil Scott-Heron is a stunning graphic novel that follows the author as he seeks out the elusive "Godfather of Rap" for an interview that never seems to occur. In doing so, it delves into Scott-Heron's music, his controversial life, and his enduring political and cultural legacy. Widely recognised as one of the most important artists of the past 60 years, Gil Scott-Heron is credited with laying the foundations for modern hip hop as we know it.

The book also includes a bonus article that extensively reviews Gil Scott-Heron's career and influence on music history.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Critics praise this graphic novel for its lively and vibrant storytelling that intertwines African-American culture and key historical moments with the artistry of Gil Scott-Heron. Vincent Brunner of Les Inrocks calls it "breath-taking," while Scroobius Pip asserts that Scott-Heron's story "deserves to be heard/read by everyone." It is described as a soulful, heartfelt, and original work by Comic Crusaders, with BBC Radio 6's Craig Charles expressing his affection for it. Slings and Arrows recognises the personal insight and appreciation embedded in Mauceri's quest.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781787740235

Publisher: Titan Books Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 22 August 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Titan Comics

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 170.0mm

Height: 258.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 224

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About the Author

Thomas Mauceri for ten years tried to meet Gil Scott-Heron and accumulated many missed opportunities - he was either in prison or banned from leaving American territory... Paradoxically, the author was the first to learn of his death. On the day of Gill Scott-Heron's funeral, Thomas Mauceri witnessed a surreal scene: Kanye West improvising a concert of rare intensity. In 2000, Thomas Mauceri moved to the United States where he studied cinema. Then he returned to France and obtained his master's degree in Performing Arts. Thomas works as a documentalist and assistant director.

Seb Piquet is a French concept artist who has worked for Dreamworks Animation, Paramount, and Netflix among others. He is also a comics author and illustrator, having created his own shorts and projects for French publishers.