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From Stephen King to New Jersey diners, History Press books cover local lore around the US

UNITED STATES, AUG 08 – The History Press publishes hundreds of regional books annually, including a 2024 title on Stephen King's Maine that has sold 8,500 copies and received the author's endorsement.

  • The History Press released the book-length edition of 'Stephen King's Maine' in 2024, based on an earlier online map and story.
  • Sharon Kitchens created the project after exploring real-life settings behind Stephen King's fiction and was encouraged to expand it into a book.
  • The History Press focuses on regional works often by local specialists, producing brief, illustrated books that sell steadily over time with small print runs.
  • The King guide sold about 8,500 copies and gained an unexpected boost when King endorsed it with an Instagram thumbs-up at Bridgton Books.
  • This release exemplifies The History Press's mission to explore America's stories town by town, offering niche histories that can attract substantial attention.
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From Stephen King to New Jersey diners, History Press books cover local lore around the US

A writer from Maine, Sharon Kitchens has turned her passion for Stephen King's books into a published work.

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