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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.
-------------------- Jane Diaz Diaz Sign Art 628 W. Lincoln Ave. Pontiac, Il. 61764 815-844-7024 www.diazsignart.com Posts: 4102 | From: Pontiac, IL USA | Registered: Feb 1999
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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
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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
-------------------- Mike Jackson Golden Era Studios Jackson Hole, Wy www.goldenstudios.com/ Posts: 390 | From: PO Box 7850 | Registered: Nov 1998
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Thanks, Mike, getting the m.o. out tomorrow!
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Thanks, Mike, getting the m.o. out tomorrow!
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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.
-------------------- Dave Parr Sign Painter USA Posts: 709 | From: USA | Registered: May 2003
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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
-------------------- That is like a Mr. Potato Head with all the pieces in the wrong place. -Russ McMullin Posts: 8834 | From: Butler, PA, USA | Registered: Jan 2001
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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".
-------------------- Wright Signs Wyandotte, Michigan Posts: 2785 | From: Wyandotte, MI USA | Registered: Jan 1999
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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
-------------------- Jeff Ogden 8727 NE 68 Terr. Gainesville FL, 32609 Posts: 2138 | From: 8827 NE 68 Terr Gainesville Fl 32609 | Registered: Aug 2002
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