An Afternoon with Joey Lax-Salinas

Calling all history buffs! Join us on November 21st as we welcome local author Joey Lax-Salinas for a meet-and-greet event! Join us at Books-A-Million in Merrillville, IN on November 21st as we welcome local author, Joey Lax-Salinas! Starting at 3:00pm, Joey will be signing copies of his newest book Fading Ads of Indiana. This book makes a great gift for any non-fiction fans and history buffs - so be sure to pick up a signed copy for your friends and family on November 21st! The businesses are mostly gone, but these Indiana ads still beckon Indiana’s vintage brick wall advertisements—also known as ghost signs—still cling to life in small towns like Redkey and Alexandria and big cities like Indianapolis and Fort Wayne. From tobacco ads to early automotive services, these fading layers of paint in Logansport, Gary, Terre Haute, South Bend, and beyond reveal a bygone era of local industry and bold graphic design. Through striking photographs and engaging commentary, author and photographer Joey B. Lax Salinas captures the artistry, history, and resilience of the slowly vanishing landmarks that continue to whisper Indiana’s commercial legacy from weathered walls across the state.