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Simon & Garfunkel brilliantly sang that words of prophets are written on subway walls. And on church signs, as captured in a spectacular photo journal by the creative couple Pam and Steve Paulson.Andy Warhol used everyday scenes as a medium of art, Campbell's Soup, Marilyn Monroe. CHURCH SIGNS ACROSS AMERICA earns Five Stars for its creativity and portrayal of witty words written across America by unknowns. CHURCH SIGNS ACROSS AMERICA is more than a photog journal. It is a journey through the publishing world without a map, by two people destined to create something to inspire others, though odds were against them. It also exhibits architectural concepts of the churches that feature marquees with witticisms in this well-executed coffee-table volume.Agnostics and even atheists appreciate clever quips captured by the Paulsons. The value of art can be measured by the impact on society the work has. Vincent van Gogh never sold a painting, while he was alive. Is his art good? You decide, on some starry, starry night.As a cross-section of America's church signs, some are thoughtful, some amusing. If scratching your head doesn't help to understand the meaning, put away the book for a couple of days and think about it. First Reformed Church in Selkirk, New York would have us believe God signed its sign: Keep using my name in vain and I'll make rush hour longer. For the health conscious, Bible Church in Bridgeton, Missouri counsels: Swallow your pride, it contains no calories. First Baptist Church in Helena, Montana had a little problem: Sign broken, message inside this Sunday. Quaint Shiloh Baptist Church in Thomasville, Georgia advises: If someone is without a smile, give them yours. The Paulsons' journey through all 50 states ended at Trinity Lutheran Church in San Diego: Don't wait for six strong men to take you to church. But Central Christian Church in Salt Lake City has the last word: Best way to have the last word, apologize."Unknown authors across America wrote words of wisdom. We were blessed to read them all," said Pam and Steve Paulson, who reside in Central Florida. New York Times Book Review positively mentioned Church Signs Across America, as did Reader's Digest with its article, "It's a Sign". Life featured a two-page article and display, and E Online mentioned the book in "Cool Stuff" for six months. Sirius Radio's "Catholic Guy" interviewed the Paulsons. "People everywhere heard the interview," Pam bubbled. "It was a trip " England's Daily Mail and Guardian both featured Church Signs Across America, as did publications in languages the Paulsons can't read. "People at supermarkets leafed through tabloids and saw our book featured," Pam said. These successes inspired them to release another book next year, Church Signs Across America II.This review was originally published by Christian Book Reviews for the hardcover version.---Reviewed by L. Dean Murphy