Colossus of Roads : Myth and Symbol along the American Highway ISBN: 9780816692064 Platform/Publisher: Ebook Central / University of Minnesota Press Digital rights:Users: Unlimited; Printing: Limited; Download: 7 Days at a Time Subjects: Fine Arts;
A rich and lively examination of this curious and pervasive tradition.Karal Ann Marling visits dozens of roadside attractions, viewing them analytically, intellectually, and enthusiastically, tracing each one through folklore and literature. Heavily illustrated, this book takes the reader on the road to examine these treasures and all that they represent.