"Pit Bulls" top Christmas gift! -- Sunbury Press bestsellers for December 2014

MECHANICSBURG, Pa. - Jan. 5, 2015 - PRLog -- Sunbury Press has released the bestsellers list for December, 2014. Tony Julian's compilation of historic photos Pit Bulls was #1.

About "Pit Bulls"
Vintage Photographs of Pit Bulls and the People Who Loved Them.

Author Anthony Julian opens a time capsule for us concerning the history of the oft-maligned Pit Bull.  Through old photographs and personal anecdotes, Julian paints a history of the breed very different from the contemporary misconceptions flamed by the popular media fear machine. He focuses on the history of the Pit Bull in American society, including acting as sentry over dead Civil War soldiers and co-star on "The Little Rascals."  This book is lavishly illustrated with vintage photographs.

This is the first in a series of books showcasing vintage photographs of people with their beloved pit bulls. $1 from the sale of each book goes to pit bull rescues !

SUNBURY PRESS - Bestsellers for December, 2014 (by Revenue)

Rank   Last Month   Title   Author   Category

 1   13   Pit Bulls   Anthony Julian   History

 2   -   Geology of the Mahanoy, Mahantongo and Lykens Valleys   Steve Troutman   Earth History

 3   9   Visions of Teaoga   Jim Remsen   YA Fiction

 4   5   As the Paint Dries   Carrie Wissler-Thomas   Art History

 5   -   A Pennsylvania Mennonite and the California Gold Rush   Lawrence Knorr   History

 6   -   The Relations of Dwight D Eisenhower   Lawrence Knorr   Genealogy

 7   NEW   Forts, Forests, and Flintlocks   John L. Moore   History

 8   15   A Brother's Cold Case   Dennis Herrick   Thriller Fiction

 9   12   Call Sign Dracula   Joe Fair   War Memoir

 10   8   Poor Will's Almanack 2015   Bill Felker   Almanac

 11   10   Amelia Earhart: The Truth at Last   Mike Campbell   History

 12   -   The Relations of Isaac F Stiely: Minister of the Mahantongo Valley   Lawrence Knorr   Local History

 13   11   Head Over Wheels   Ken Mercurio   Sports Memoir

 14   -   The Complete Story of the Worldwide Invasion of the Orange Orbs   Terry Ray   Paranormal

 15   -   The Hackman Story   Knorr & Grace   Family History

 16   16   Keystone Tombstones Civil War   Farrell, Farley & Knorr   War Biography

 17   -   General John Fulton Reynolds   Knorr, Riley & Watson   Biography

 18   -   Winter of the Metal People   Dennis Herrick   Historical Fiction

 19   -   Modern Realism According to Fritz   Lawrence Knorr   Art History

 20   -   The Relations of Milton Snavely Hershey   Lawrence Knorr   Genealogy

Sunbury Press had its best fourth quarter ever, up nearly 50% from the 4th quarter of 2013. For the month, sales were up 45% as compared to the same month last year. Year-to-date, sales are up over 20% overall. Simply put, the company had its best year ever. Trade paperback sales soared 24% in 2014. Hardcover sales since June have rocketed past eBook sales, which were down over 15% for the year. There appears to have been no Christmas rebound for eBooks.

Tony Julian's Pit Bulls, available in both trade paperback and hardcover, led the pack thanks to achieving consistently-high Amazon category rankings and due to the $1 per book donation pledge by the publisher. Steve Troutman's Geology of the Mahanoy, Mahantongo and Lykens Valleys grabbed #2 thanks to author activities. Jim Remsen's Visions of Teaga moved up to #3 as a result of ongoing author promotions. As the Paint Dries, Carrie Wissler-Thomas's history of the Art Association of Harrisburg, co-authored by Michael Barton, notched up to #4 due to bookstore sales in Harrisburg and Christmas sales at the Association. Lawrence Knorr grabbed seven spots in the top 20 due to multiple television and radio appearances: #5 A Pennsylvania Mennonite and the California Gold Rush, #6 The Relations of Dwight D. Eisenhower, #12 The Relations of Isaac F. Stiely: Minister of the Mahantongo Valley, #15 The Hackman Story, with the late Dorothy Grace, #16 with Joe Farrell and Joe Farley Keystone Tombstones Civil War, #17 General John Fulton Reynolds co-authored with Michael Riley and Diane Watson, #19 Modern Realism According to Fritz, and #20 The Relations of Milton Snavely Hershey. John L. Moore's latest in the Frontier Pennsylvania Series, Forts, Forests, and Flintlocks debuted at #7 due to sales at regional retail outlets. A Brother's Cold Case, by Dennis Herrick, moved up to #8 thanks to author activities. He also nabbed #18 with Winter of the Metal People. Joe Fair's Vietnam memoir Call Sign Dracula climbed the rankings to #9 thanks to author appearances. Bill Felker's Poor Will's Almanack 2015 slipped a bit to #10 thanks to sales from the author's annual buyers. Mike Campbell's Amelia Earhart: The Truth at Last held at #11 due to national media attention for the search for the aviatrix's plane. Head Over Wheels, Ken Mercurio's cycling memoir slipped to #13, It continues to receive strong interest from cycling enthusiasts. Terry Ray's The Complete Story of the Worldwide Invasion of the Orange Orbs returned to the rankings at #14 due to attention from MUFON.

The company released eight new titles during the month of December:

SUNBURY PRESS – New Releases for December, 2014

 Pioneers, Prisoners, and Peace Pipes   John L. Moore   History

 Forts, Forests, and Flintlocks   John L. Moore   History

 Rivers, Raiders, and Renegades   John L. Moore   History

 Cannons, Cattle, and Campfires   John L. Moore   History

 Settlers, Soldiers, and Scalps   John L. Moore   History

 Warriors, Wampum, and Wolves   John L. Moore   History

 Pink Flamingos All Around (hardcover)   Matthew Anderson   Childrens Fiction

 Flying Pants   Lola James   Childrens Fiction

For a list of Sunbury's best-sellers, please see the Sunbury Press web site:
http://www.sunburypressstore.com/BESTSELLERS_c3.htm
For a complete list of recent and upcoming releases, please see:
http://www.sunburypressstore.com/COMING-SOON_c47.htm