Miles Davis and the Search for the Sound: 150-Page Graphic Novel
Page: Miles Davis and the Search for the Sound is a graphic novel tracing four decades of Miles Davis’s musical life and innovation. It uses narration adapted from Davis’s own words and visual styles that shift with his changing music, with a childhood encounter with a mysterious sound as a narrative thread.
At a glance
- Follows Miles Davis through four decades of musical innovation.
- Narration is adapted from Davis’s own words.
- The visual style changes to reflect shifts in his music.
- The story centres on a mysterious sound Davis reportedly heard as a child on a moonlit country road.
Reference price: £30.00
Price checked: 12 Nov 2026
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Pros
- Combines a biographical story with graphic-novel artwork, offering a visual format for exploring Davis’s life and music.
- The narration is adapted from Davis’s own words, according to the listing.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Publisher | Z2 Comics |
|---|---|
| Publication date | 4 Jan. 2024 |
| Edition | Not for Online |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 150 pages |
| ISBN-13 | 979-8886560428 |
| Weight listed | 567 g |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 16.83 x 1.52 x 25.88 cm |
What to know before buying
Listing details to confirm
The listing describes the narration as adapted from Davis’s own words and the story as meticulously researched, but these are publisher claims rather than independently verified assessments.
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Readers interested in Miles Davis, jazz history and musician biographies.
- Readers who prefer illustrated storytelling to a conventional prose biography.
Less suited to
- Readers seeking a conventional text-only biography or a detailed technical guide to jazz.
Customer reviews on Amazon
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Customer feedback highlights the content and illustrations, including appreciation for how the comic-book format presents Miles Davis’s life and music and for the artwork. The ratings are strongly positive overall, though ratings alone cannot show which aspects shaped each reader’s view. The graphic-novel format is central to the book’s appeal for readers looking for a visual account rather than a conventional prose biography.
Positive themes
- Customers praise the book’s content and illustrations.
- Feedback appreciates the presentation of Davis’s life and music in comic-book form.
Frequently asked questions
What is Miles Davis and the Search for the Sound?
It is a graphic novel following Miles Davis’s life and musical changes across four decades.
How does the book present Davis’s music?
The listing says its visual style shifts to reflect Davis’s changing music, while its narration is adapted from his own words.
How long is the book?
The listed print length is 150 pages.
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