{"product_id":"in-search-of-gil-scott-heron-by-thomas-mauceri-9781787740235","title":"In Search of Gil Scott-Heron","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSinger, poet and writer; considered to be the godfather of rap, Gil Scott-Heron is a myth and legend in the Afro-American music scene.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThrough his personal experiences, Thomas Mauceri allows us to discover the life of this genius along with other aspects of America's recent history.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIn Search of Gil Scott-Heron\u003c\/em\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe book also includes a bonus article that extensively reviews Gil Scott-Heron's career and influence on music history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47424367329516,"sku":"9781787740235","price":57.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781787740235.jpg?v=1774768594","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/in-search-of-gil-scott-heron-by-thomas-mauceri-9781787740235","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}