Colossus of Roads: Myth and Symbol Along the American Highway

Titanic fish, overgrown birds, and a victory statue involving an impaled insect aren't likely to be found in the Louver, but they're a part of the American landscape, particularly in the north-central region. Despite introductory passages which reveal a solidly academic background and viewpoint, this book is a useful and entertaining guide to the out-sized outdoor sculptures designed to draw and hold travelers' attention. "Colossus" is not encyclopedic: so far as I can tell, the 2000 edition fails to note the Belgrade Crow. However, I can recommend this for anyone interested in, or trying to find, examples of American folk art such as the Rothsay Prairie Chicken or the Jolly Green Giant.