{"product_id":"in-search-of-gil-scott-heron-hardcover","title":"In Search of Gil Scott-Heron - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eThomas Mauceri\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eSeb Piquet\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\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\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThrough his personal experiences, Thomas Mauc駻i allows us to discover the life of this genius along with other aspects of America's recent history. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eGil 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAlso included is a bonus article\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eextensively reviewing Gil Scott-Heron's career and influence on music history.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThomas Mauceri\u003c\/b\u003e 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeb Piquet\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 224\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 10.3 x 6.9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 22, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51764528972064,"sku":"9781787740235","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/1785ae9b2bd708b752022413e002be09.webp?v=1780251084","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/in-search-of-gil-scott-heron-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}