The Joy Of Reading, The Art Of Sign Painting

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Dawn Peterson (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0)

Reading is an enjoyable pastime, but it’s easy to let it languish. A librarian talks with us about the joy of reading and how to get back into it if we haven’t read anything new for a while. We also hear from a Wisconsin artist about the art of hand-painted signs and advertisements.

Featured in this Show

  • How To Rediscover The Joy Of Reading

    There are lots of reasons why some people who once loved to read have fell out of the habit. We talk about how to approach your reading re-start with a librarian and book culture expert.

  • Preserving The Art Of Sign Painting

    Computers and printing technology have made it easier and cheaper to print in mass, but sometimes you want something special. We talk with a Wisconsin-based sign painter about the lost art of hand lettering and what makes it so special.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
  • Natalie Guyette Producer
  • Margaret Willison Guest
  • Jeff Williams Guest

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