Where can one find the world's largest prairie chicken, a
restaurant shaped like a fish, a massive Paul Bunyan, or an
enormous ear of corn? Roadside sculpture is a uniquely American
phenomenon and these strange and wonderful figures can be found
scattered along highways and standing in small-town squares,
particularly in the Midwest.
These odd and oversized attractions have become destinations for
travelers. Whether it serves art, commerce, or local pride, the
colossus is always a place in itself, a stopping place where the
everyday rules of reality are suspended and the observer can gain
insight into the way these communities imagine themselves.
Karal Ann Marling visits dozens of these 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.
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