Art is famous for breaking society’s rules, but rarely does art break society’s laws. TIA knew they were breaking the law, but felt that free speech trumped minor property law. To the billboard owners, the crime was theft of advertising space. But the perpetrators pocketed no money from this theft. Instead, the stolen value went to the Santa Cruz community, to anyone who looked at the billboard and chuckled. During the entire five year run, the billboard owners never once filed a police complaint.
“Exceptionally well written, organized and
presented, Power Shift by Robert Arthur Stayton (who has a masters degree in
physics and has taught college courses in physics, energy, and solar energy at
the University of California Santa Cruz and Cabrillo College, as well as
actively participating in community energy activities) is very highly
recommended for both community and academic library collections. It is
especially commended to the attention of non-specialist general readers with an
interest in alternative energy issues and the inevitable transition from
petroleum based energy to non-fossil fuel resources.”
— Midwest Book Review
