Celebrate 50 years of hip-hop with IN SEARCH OF GIL SCOTT-HERON From Titan!

Publishing Titan Comics Looking for Gil Scott Heroncelebrating 50 years of hip-hop

Titan Comics is proud to announce that it will be published Looking for Gil Scott Heron (ISBN: 9781787740235), Written by documentary writer Thomas Maucelli and art by Sebastian Piquet. Published in English for the first time, this graphic novel of his will launch in July 2023, coinciding with hip-hop’s official 50th birthday celebration.

Gil Scott-Heron, a singer, poet, author, and widely considered the “godfather of rap,” had groundbreaking hits like “The Revolution Will Not Be Televised” and “The Revolution Will Not Be Televised.” A legend in the African-American music scene that spawned it. Bottle”. Through his own journey, writer Thomas Mauselli discovers what led to Scott-Heron’s initial success, his insignificant downfall, and eventual triumphant return, as well as the insight into this singular vision. Explore the complex past and present of America that created the Ming.

Looking for Gil Scott Heron It follows Maucelli as he attempts to track down the elusive Scott-Heron for an interview that never seems to happen, examining the music, controversy, political and cultural legacy he created along the way.

Coupled with the impressive art of Sebastien Piquet, Looking for Gil Scott Heron The engaging story offers a unique insight into the key events surrounding Gil Scott-Heron that continued to resonate even after his death.

release of Looking for Gil Scott Heron Coinciding with hip-hop’s 50th anniversary, it includes a bonus essay celebrating Gil Scott-Heron’s career and his lasting impact on today’s music.

Looking for Gil Scott Heron Available in bookstores, comic shops and digital platforms on July 26th, 2023. Available for pre-order now at Amazon (US), Barnes & Noble, and Forbidden Planet (UK/Europe).

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