I am just wondering if anyone knows of any good books on the History of Wall Dogs or Mural Painting in general?
Posted by Jane Diaz (Member # 595) on :
We have a great book that published by Sign of the Times Publications called "Ghost Signs" by William Stage. It's all about the Walldogs. It talks about individuals and has great photos of signs from all over the USA. The stories about the old walldogs and the traditions of the brick walls is fascinating reading. I highly recommend it. In fact, we got two copies and donated one to our local library.
Posted by Dale Manor (Member # 4858) on :
Thanks Jane,
I ordered a copy of the "Ghost Signs" book yesterday...looking forward to reading it....take care Posted by John Lennig (Member # 2455) on :
Dale, i just went downstairs to find this book on my shelf...
Megamurals & Supergraphics: BIG ART by Environmental Communications, Running Press, Phila.,PA 1977 ISBN 0-89471-006-0 pbk. Great stuff, folks will recall these pieces, as they peruse...
you'll it! try abebooks.com
John Lennig / SignRider
Posted by John Lennig (Member # 2455) on :
Dale, another one, big stuff...
Billboard Art Sally Henderson & Robert Landau
pub. by Chronicle Bools, SF ISBN 0-87701-167-2
Wonderful stuff, pre digital.
john
Posted by Golden (Member # 164) on :
This book should be available by now.
Ordering information: Books are 8.5 x 11 hardbound, 128 pages, 147 color & 46 b/w photographs. Limited to 1200 copies. $35.00 each, plus $5.00 shipping Check or money order payable to: Ciderpress Books 2719-3 Cleinview Ave Cincinnati OH 45206
Posted by John Lennig (Member # 2455) on :
Thanks, Mike, getting the m.o. out tomorrow!
Posted by John Lennig (Member # 2455) on :
Thanks, Mike, getting the m.o. out tomorrow!
Posted by dave parr (Member # 3868) on :
I remember seeing the American's Cup Coffee wall in color as a kid (the cover photo of Ghost Signs.) Beautiful! It seems that my folks may have a color photo of that wall, they took a bunch of old wall sign photos years ago. I need to find out about that.
Posted by Tony Ray Mattingly (Member # 469) on :
I have been looking for a book like this too! so, I ordered the ghost sign book too!
Posted by Alfred Toy (Member # 3844) on :
Where did you order the Ghost Signs book? Not available from Sign of the Times or ST Publications.
Alf
Posted by Doug Allan (Member # 2247) on :
here is one place.
Posted by Jillbeans (Member # 1912) on :
Here's an instant article by my friend Bill Berberich, who sadly lost all his sign stuff in Ivan's flood: wall dog article I've posted it before but it's worth another look. Love....Jill
Posted by David Wright (Member # 111) on :
Thanks for your post Jill. For some reason that one hurts to read more than others. Everything he said is true. People really don't know what they are missing and hurting by the ordinances and lack of appreciation for the output of "walldogs".
Posted by Jeff Ogden (Member # 3184) on :
Hi guys,
Thanks for all the information. I have ordered a couple books mentioned including "Ghost Signs of Arkansas". Jill, the article on Wall Dogs is pretty cool. I really enjoy learning as much as I can about the history of that rare breed of paint slingers. Speaking of which...I need to get on over to The Hogtown Panel Jam...there is panels to be beautified.....take care
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