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StickMan
The reviews are in...
In honour of the digital version of StickMan, I thought I'd put together some reviews and a little more info on the book.
You can find both print and digital versions here or from your local Amazon site.
You can find both print and digital versions here or from your local Amazon site.
Nice Words from Nice People
Just finished reading this fine book. Lots of research and an extraordinary amount of time was put into this presentation by author Jim Reilly. Very informative and at times poetic in describing the music and dedication associated with Emmett Chapman. Congrats and thanks to Jim for his monument effort in documenting this important and historical musical figure!
- Steve Adelson
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Very inspirational. Eye opening. So great to read of Emmett's childhood and upbringing and how it all ties in with what he's created and who he's become. I'm always fascinated with that subject in all of us.
- Brian Bagget
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Hi Jim. Just finished your book and I have to tell you how much I enjoyed it. Not only was it an interesting read but it gave me more of a connection to the Stick. I have read biographies on other inventors like Leo Fender and Adolph Rickenbacker and although I enjoyed them they didn't bring me closer to my instrument the way your book did. Well done!
- Dean Pascarella
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Great book Jim, very inspiring, a must read for all.
- Bill Noble
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An amazing and thoughtful book about something that we cherish so much. Well done, Jim!
- Jeremy Nesse
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I'm blown away. You've crafted an amazing book. It's a great exposition of the man we love and his life's arc. I'm honored by the manner of your inclusion of me in the story, especially glad that StaffTab, something I take so much for granted these days, had its place, and for the way I was able to be in the story and also help tell the story. I'm very moved by it at all levels. Thank you so much.
- Greg Howard
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I finally finished reading your book this weekend and I really loved it. I was in tears at the end. So much great stuff covered, Jim.
- Dan Chapman
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I must say that I thoroughly enjoyed your StickMan biography- I am sure it will become the primary reference text for study of the Stick in the future. A wonderful effort resulting in a superb piece of writing. Congratulations.
- Eliot McCann
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It's here! My life's work laid before you, now as a published biography. (I'm finally larger than life). Jim Reilly, a professional writer and performing Stick artist, has labored long to write "StickMan", the most complete account of my professional and personal life including family, friends, ideas, creations, interviews with Stick artists and other musicians, also several interviews with me that were like flashes of realization.
There's the body, heart, mind, and then there's one's life, which often takes on a life of its own. Many thanks to Jim, my long time friend who knows me "through thick and thin", for telling my story.
- Emmett
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This is a book not just for Stick players, or even musicians, but for people who want to read about the synthesis of freedom and discipline.
- Michael Munro
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Thank you for this book! I confess I read it all in less than 2 days. Apart from Emmett’s fascinating story, it’s a real pleasure to read.
Rod Serrão
Just finished reading this fine book. Lots of research and an extraordinary amount of time was put into this presentation by author Jim Reilly. Very informative and at times poetic in describing the music and dedication associated with Emmett Chapman. Congrats and thanks to Jim for his monument effort in documenting this important and historical musical figure!
- Steve Adelson
-------------
Very inspirational. Eye opening. So great to read of Emmett's childhood and upbringing and how it all ties in with what he's created and who he's become. I'm always fascinated with that subject in all of us.
- Brian Bagget
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Hi Jim. Just finished your book and I have to tell you how much I enjoyed it. Not only was it an interesting read but it gave me more of a connection to the Stick. I have read biographies on other inventors like Leo Fender and Adolph Rickenbacker and although I enjoyed them they didn't bring me closer to my instrument the way your book did. Well done!
- Dean Pascarella
-----------
Great book Jim, very inspiring, a must read for all.
- Bill Noble
----------
An amazing and thoughtful book about something that we cherish so much. Well done, Jim!
- Jeremy Nesse
----------
I'm blown away. You've crafted an amazing book. It's a great exposition of the man we love and his life's arc. I'm honored by the manner of your inclusion of me in the story, especially glad that StaffTab, something I take so much for granted these days, had its place, and for the way I was able to be in the story and also help tell the story. I'm very moved by it at all levels. Thank you so much.
- Greg Howard
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I finally finished reading your book this weekend and I really loved it. I was in tears at the end. So much great stuff covered, Jim.
- Dan Chapman
---------
I must say that I thoroughly enjoyed your StickMan biography- I am sure it will become the primary reference text for study of the Stick in the future. A wonderful effort resulting in a superb piece of writing. Congratulations.
- Eliot McCann
---------
It's here! My life's work laid before you, now as a published biography. (I'm finally larger than life). Jim Reilly, a professional writer and performing Stick artist, has labored long to write "StickMan", the most complete account of my professional and personal life including family, friends, ideas, creations, interviews with Stick artists and other musicians, also several interviews with me that were like flashes of realization.
There's the body, heart, mind, and then there's one's life, which often takes on a life of its own. Many thanks to Jim, my long time friend who knows me "through thick and thin", for telling my story.
- Emmett
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This is a book not just for Stick players, or even musicians, but for people who want to read about the synthesis of freedom and discipline.
- Michael Munro
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Thank you for this book! I confess I read it all in less than 2 days. Apart from Emmett’s fascinating story, it’s a real pleasure to read.
Rod Serrão