DescriptionPractical Sign Shop Operation by Bob Fitzgerald. Published by The Signs of the Times Publishing Co., Cincinnati, OH: 1991 (7th edition).softbound; B&W illustrations; 229 pages(See also 2004.0033.0001, 2005.0073.0003, and 2000.0009.0135, 0136, and 0137 which are earlier editions of this text) Practical Sign Shop Operation became a staple for anyone starting a signpainting shop, or even for veteran shop owners, looking for ideas to improve their shop. The author, Bob Fitzgerald, was a regular contributor to the Signs of the Times magazine- he was comfortable in writing on a variety of subjects dear to every signpainter. The 1957 classic was revised and reprinted many times over its 60-year tenure, but its basic information remains viable for even today’s signpainter. The museum’s library has multiple editions of the book.