In Search of Gil Scott-Heron

Gil Scott-Heron is one of the most important artists of the past 60 years, and is widely credited as laying the foundations for modern hip hop as we know it. This gorgeous graphic novel follows the author as he attempts to track down the elusive "Godfather of Rap" for an interview that never seems to happen, while examining his target's music, controversial life, and lasting political and cultural legacy.

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.

Summary

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.

Product details

• Authors: Thomas Mauceri
• Assisted by: Seb Piquet (Illustration)
• Publisher: Titan Books Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 01.07.2023
• EAN: 9781787740235
• ISBN: 978-1-78774-023-5
• No. of pages: 224
• Subjects: Fiction > Comic, cartoon, humour, satire; Historical fiction, COMICS & GRAPHIC NOVELS / Humorous, COMICS & GRAPHIC NOVELS / Nonfiction / Biography & Memoir, Humour, Graphic Novels: True Stories & Non-Fiction, Graphic novel / Comic book / Manga: Historical, Graphic novel / Comic book / Manga: Humorous, Graphic novel / Comic book / Manga: styles / traditions, COMICS & GRAPHIC NOVELS / Historical Fiction / General