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Album artwork for In Search Of Gil Scott-Heron: The Godfather of Rap by Thomas Mauceri and Seb Piquet

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 Maucéri allows us to discover the life of this genius along with other aspects of America’s recent history.

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.

Also included is a bonus articleextensively reviewing Gil Scott-Heron’s career and influence on music history.

Thomas Mauceri and Seb Piquet

In Search Of Gil Scott-Heron: The Godfather of Rap

Titan Books
Album artwork for In Search Of Gil Scott-Heron: The Godfather of Rap by Thomas Mauceri and Seb Piquet
Hardback

$29.99

Released 08/22/2023Catalog Number

9781787740235

Usually dispatched in 5-10 days

Thomas Mauceri and Seb Piquet

In Search Of Gil Scott-Heron: The Godfather of Rap

Titan Books
Album artwork for In Search Of Gil Scott-Heron: The Godfather of Rap by Thomas Mauceri and Seb Piquet
Hardback

$29.99

Released 08/22/2023Catalog Number

9781787740235

Usually dispatched in 5-10 days

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 Maucéri allows us to discover the life of this genius along with other aspects of America’s recent history.

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.

Also included is a bonus articleextensively reviewing Gil Scott-Heron’s career and influence on music history.