Who doesn't love a well-crafted bookstore sandwich board? With its delicate penmanship, careful shading, and hand-selected chalk colors, the art of the sidewalk sign advertises more than what's on the shelves. It's a beacon for the brand of joy shared among book lovers all over the place. My favorites tend to feature some silly riddle or joke, a few of which I share with you here:
"Did you hear about the library that fell into the ocean? It caused a title wave!"
"What does a librarian take to go fishing? The bookworms!"
"Hey, what's in the wardrobe? Narnia business!"
Our lives only seems to be speeding up, so thank goodness for this style of slow art whose sole purpose is to bring a smile to your face. And maybe lure you inside.
--Dave Wheeler, senior editor, Shelf Awareness