- Paperback: 228 pages
- Publisher: White River Press (October 2011)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1935052225
- ISBN-13: 978-1935052227
- Product Dimensions: 22.9 x 15.2 x 1.3 cm
- Shipping Weight: 340 g
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First published in 1993, SPORTSMAN'S LEGACY was the a story of a remarkable relationship between father and son. It could have been the tale of any father and son whose lifelong bond was forged in the outdoors, except that the father was H.G. "Tap" Tapply, who for half a century stood tall among the giants of a generation of beloved sporting writers, including Lee Wulff, Burton Spiller, Ted Trueblood, and others. The son, author William G. Tapply, was revered in his own right as the author of more than 30 mystery novels, including 25 Brady Coyne novels, a dozen outdoor books, and hundreds of articles. This expanded edition includes all of the original book's material, plus more than 60 new photographs; introductions by Bill's son, Mike, and Bill's wife, Vicki; a dialogue between Bill and Philip R. Craig, his co-author on three novels and the author of the J.W. Jackson mysteries; a chapter on tying Tap's Nearenuf fly, and more. This edition expands on the original themes of cherishing nature's fragile mysteries, of loving her wild creatures, and of how an indelible bond formed between father and son can spark a deep and profound love of family and friends. William G. Tapply was the author of more than four dozen books and over 600 magazine articles. He wrote thirty-one New England-based novels, including OUTWITTING TROLLS, BITCH CREEK, and THIRD STRIKE, the latter co-written with Phillip R. Criag. Tapply's handbook, THE ELEMENTS OF MYSTERY FICTION: WRITING A MODERN WHODUNIT, continues to be used in writing classes and workshops across the country. He has also published more than a dozen books on fly fishing and the outdoors, most recently EVERY DAY WAS SPECIAL. He was a Contributing Editor for FIELD & STREAM and UPLAND ALMANAC and a columnist for AMERICAN ANGLER. His articles, stories and essays on writing, fishing, gardening, education and other subjects appeared in dozens of national publications. He was a professor of English at Clark University in Worcester, where he taught writing for fifteen years and was the Writer in Residence. He and his wife, novelist Vicki Stiefel, ran The Writers Studio at Chickadee Farm. Tapply lived and wrote in Hancock, New Hampshire, until his death in 2009. Visitors are still welcome at his website: www.williamgtapply.com.
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Revisiting the lives & writings of Bill & Tap Tapply, Jan 6 2012
By Corinne H. Smith - Published on Amazon.com
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This paperback update of a 1993 edition includes additional photos, personal essays, and memoir-stories of two men who unfortunately no longer walk among us. While the selections actually chronicle the history of four generations, the effort serves mainly as a dual tribute to William G. "Bill" Tapply (1940-2009) and his father, Horace G. "Tap" Tapply (1910-2002). Here we accompany their fishing and hunting "ex-plores;" learn about the process of professional writing; and witness the give-and-take of the father-son relationship. Most of the book was written by Bill Tapply, with new introductions provided by both his son Mike and his wife Vickie.Each kind of Tapply fan will find something worthwhile here. Outdoors-folk will appreciate the scenes of fly-fishing and grouse hunting, as well as the instructions for tying the "Nearenuf" fly. Dog lovers will devour the Brittany spaniel appearances. Writers may have heard some of Bill's advice elsewhere, but his guidelines are good to revisit. Mystery fans will be pleased with the addition of "The Phil 'n' Bill Show" and the details of the Tapply-Craig collaboration on three Brady Coyne / J.W. Jackson mysteries. Here we "tap" into the familiarity of friendship and of natural New England, with a narrative that's as easy-going as a slow-moving trout stream on a late summer morning. That is, until we reach one of the last essays, which resolves in an unexpected, quite emotional moment. Eventually we all end up writing about our fathers.
I was fortunate enough to chat with Bill Tapply on several occasions, and I am honored to own a signed copy of Bitch Creek: A Novel. I do my best to follow his commanding inscription, "Keep writing!" I wish he were still around to do the same.
Especially poignant since it is among his last publications, this book is recommended for the wide variety of Bill Tapply readers.
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