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Book and Periodical PublishingMassachusetts, United States2-10 Employees
Applewood Books is a small American publisher based in Carlisle, Massachusetts, with a focus on producing books that recount authentic stories about people, places, ideas, and history. Its catalog includes American historical documents, inspirational works, children’s board books, illustrated titles, and classic Americana reprints, alongside puzzle books and educational displays that support both entertainment and learning. The company has a long-running, founder-led heritage dating to 1973, when its founder began with a letterpress and traditional bookmaking practices, eventually launching Applewood Press in 1976. Customers are described as cultural travelers and community-minded readers seeking accessible, well-made editions that preserve and illuminate historical and cultural themes. In recent developments, Applewood Books sold Commonwealth Editions to Arcadia Publishing, reflecting a strategic shift while continuing to publish within its niche of Americana and educational titles.