Publisher's Synopsis
MATT LAMB: The Art of Success
"An entertaining and educational read for the lay person as well as the scholar, Matt Lamb: The Art of Success is a well–conceived, cleverly written global view of Lamb′s personal and artistic life. With clarity and humor, Richard Speer engulfs the reader in Lamb′s world. An apt retelling of a boisterous life, full of fascinating vignettes and Lamb′s paradoxical blend of charm and irony."
Enrique Mallen, PhD, Picasso scholar and professor, Texas A&M University
"Mr. Speer guides us with insight and humor through the amazing story of Matt Lamb, an artist who lives large while tip–toeing on the sidelines of death."
George Wendt, actor
"Emphasizes that ′The American Dream′ is alive and well. A great story."
Robert L. Waltrip, Chairman and CEO, Service Corporation International
"Richard Speer brings insight and sensitivity to the envisioning, making, and business of art through the evolution of Matt Lamb."
Nancy Azara, artist and author of Spirit Taking Form
"Showcases an extraordinary life built on hard work and raw talent. Richard Speer′s biography of Lamb shows that being an artist, entrepreneur, visionary and Teamster are not mutually exclusive. In this inspiring story, they are all parts of one man′s remarkable life."
James Hoffa, General President, International Brotherhood of Teamsters
"Lamb is an earthy blend of multiple strata: keen business acumen, spiritual curiosity, uninhibited artistry, and infectious enthusiasm. The man, his work, and this book catch and hold our attention."
Fabrice Braunrot, Managing Director, JPMorgan Private Bank
"Like Lamb′s paintings, this book is created in layers and allows us to go into each period of Lamb′s life, so we may better understand him and the spirits coming out of his canvases."
David Sabin, founder and chairman of Salton USA
