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The Great American Book of Church Signs

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Amazon offer at least ten books on a similar theme, either text only or in this case photos. I prefer the latter and Donald Seitz has not only provided some amusing signs but also (and this is the real reason I bought the book) an interesting collection visual Americana.

Although the point of each photo was the sign nearly all of them nicely include some background: part of a street or countryside, passing traffic and a few with the church. The messages (direct from Homily Central?) are a mixture of play on words, different spellings for the same pronunciation or just a simple statement but they are all traffic eye-catching.

Another reason I like this book is because the photos are presented in the classic photobook format: centered and one to a page, none are angled, no fancy angled shots, just straightforward reportage. The visual content and words of each image are strong enough anyway.

The subject matter and Donald Seitz's photos could well support a second volume I think.

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This book is a sign and a symbol in itself. The messages from the signs are often witty word plays, some fun in puns, but the author has only included signs with relevance and meaning. The work is symbolic inasmuch as it participates in the soulutions that it provides. This book will evoke the gamut of emotions from joy to sadness, but with hope, always hope. The photography is excellent.

Great pictures. Wonderful warm message. Truly a light, fun inspirational coffee tabel book. Though provoking. He did a great job. I thoroughly enjoyed the book.

Very enjoyable to look at, I intend to "borrow" some of the ideas for the sign at my church.

My friend had a book like this and I ordered one for my parents for Christmas. They are going to LOVE this. They may even let their pastor see it for ideas on their own church sign. Perfect coffee table book!!

Good reference or simply a nice book to read. If you are on a church's staff and you are in charge of your sign, this is a book 4U!

I received my book I ordered an was very pleased with my purchase. Thanks for such good service and fast delivery. Fran