The catalog of legendary John Coltrane is so massive and rich, what with its deep discography, historical significance, and direct influence on all subsequent jazz, that it can seem overwhelming for a casual nerd who just wants to prove that his or her musical tastes are diverse and refined. Well, fear not, suburbanite sponge! A new, easy-to-read biography of the illustrious saxman is coming — and with pictures! According to The Wire, publisher Jonathan Cape is releasing a biographical graphic novel on Coltrane that will be illustrated by Bologna artist Paolo Parisi. Parisi has previously supplied illustrations for Soul Jazz Records, such as the cover of Invasion of the Mysteron Killer Sounds.
Oddly enough, the book on this American Jazz pioneer is not currently set for publication outside of Europe. I’m tired of the Europeans stealing our music for their own comic books! The Wire is probably laughing this up, too, sipping their tea and nibbling their biscuits and watching their Downton Abbey. Well, I’ve decided to write a graphic novel about a terrorist who intends to blow up Parliament. What do you think about that?? Huh? It’s been done? Shit.
The graphic novel is due January 2012, and I suppose you aforementioned American nerds will have to ask your mom for the international mail order.
• Paolo Parisi: http://paoloparisi.org
