Sophie Blitman is an independent journalist and author. She has written several French nonfiction children's books as well as an adult novel. Gaet's is a French comics writer and the author of Beatles in Comics.
"The variety of artwork will intrigue readers and give them a
glimpse into his life and career." --Gloria Romano,
NoFlyingNoTights
"Part of an round up of 'Fifteen graphic novels highlight Black
voices at home and abroad' Nineteen vignettes and 10 brief essays
introduce the many facets of this reggae singer/songwriter,
described by Rolling Stone as "the sorcerer poet with dreadlocks."
From the Jamaican ghettos to sold-out concerts and chart-topping
albums, Marley's legacy of love and social protest was built with
talent, hard work, charisma, and a bohemian life." --Martha Cornog,
Library Journal
"...unreservedly recommended for the personal reading lists of the
legions of Bob Marley fans and will prove to be an enduringly
popular addition to community and academic library biography
collections." --Willis M. Buhle, Midwest Book Review
"Without any doubt Bob Marley and comics fans will be very pleased
with the publishing of a brand new graphic novel entitled "Bob
Marley In Comics". The 176-page full color book with a hard cover
is a boisterous biography of Bob Marley....The drawings featured in
the various chapters are done by different artists, which is an
interesting concept. The variety of styles teases the reader's
attention and increases the appeal of the content." --Mr. T, Reggae
Vibes
"The music of reggae legend Bob Marley has touched many generations
and continues to do so following his death. This graphic biography
tells of the singer's early days in Trenchtown, rise to
international fame, and exile in London following an attempt on his
life. Although he's a unifying figure all over the world, only some
of the Rasta's fans know of his struggles to record, the various
lovers he took, and the cancerous melanoma that ultimately took his
life. Each chapter features full-color art from one of 19 different
graphic artists, and the sections are interspersed with prose
entries that further contextualize the visual storytelling. With so
many styles highlighted, this title aims for readers who love not
only the music Marley produced but also diverse approaches to
sequential art. The overall cohesion is challenged by the variety
of contributors, but it feels like a work of love from many
admirers. The narrative is accessible, the chronology clear, and
the story acknowledges both the strengths and weaknesses of
character in this iconic Jamaican figure." --Katrine Spencer,
Booklist
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