In Search of Gil Scott-Heron : : the "Godfather of Rap"
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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.
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PUBLISHED
London : Titan Books, 2023.
Year Published: 2023
Description: 1 volume (unpaged) : chiefly color illustrations ; 26 cm.
Language: English
Format: Graphic Novel
ISBN/STANDARD NUMBER
1787740234
9781787740235
ADDITIONAL CREDITS
Piquet, Seb,
Hogan, James (Translator),
Bowes, Lauren,
SUBJECTS
Mauceri, Thomas -- Comic books, strips, etc.
Scott-Heron, Gil, -- 1949-2011 -- Comic books, strips, etc.
African American musicians -- United States -- Comic books, strips, etc.
African American poets -- United States -- Comic books, strips, etc.
African Americans -- Social conditions -- 1975- -- Comic books, strips, etc.
Racism against Black people -- Comic books, strips, etc.
United States -- Race relations -- Comic books, strips, etc.
Autobiographical comics.
Nonfiction comics.
Graphic novels.
Comics (Graphic works)