The Bob Marley graphic novel
McCarthy, Jim, 1953-2016
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A graphic novel telling of the life of Jamaican reggae singer, songwriter, musician and guitarist who achieved international fame and acclaim. Starting out in 1963 with the group The Wailers, he forged a distinctive songwriting and vocal style that would later resonate with audiences worldwide. Diagnosed with a type of malignant melanoma in 1977, Marley died on 11 May 1981 in Miami at the age of 36. He was a committed Rastafari who infused his music with a sense of spirituality. He is considered one of the most influential musicians of all time and credited with popularizing reggae music around the world, as well as serving as a symbol of Jamaican culture and identity.
Main title:
The Bob Marley graphic novel / Jim McCarthy & Gerry Kissell.
Author:
McCarthy, Jim, 1953-, authorKissell, Gerry, 1964-, author
Imprint:
London : Omnibus Press, 2016.
Collation:
160 pages : chiefly illustrations (black and white) ; 25 cm
ISBN:
9781783059676 (pbk)
Dewey class:
782.42164092
LC class:
ML420.M3313
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
1554768