Talking Shops: Detroit Commercial Folk Art

by David Clements

A striking collection of full-color photographs celebrating Detroit's unique commercial folk art.

Cruise down the inner-city streets of Detroit and your eyes take in an array of familiar images of poverty and decay. What renowned photographer David Clements sees on these gritty Detroit streets are the ad displays on so many local businesses, including salons, churches, and car washes. In Talking Shops, Clements captures mural facades...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0814330908
• ISBN13: 9780814330906
• Release Date: December 2004
• Publisher: Wayne State University Press
• Length: 173 Pages
• Weight: 1.64 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 10.9" x 8.5"