ALTERNATIVE BOOK PRESS is proud to release the debut work of fiction by award-winning filmmaker and author, Stephen Vittoria. This is a book for the moment—a heart wrenching tale about overcoming your demons and finding your people. Vittoria doesn’t flinch in the face of painful subject matter.

Renowned poet, Kathy Kremins, writes, “This novel ignites the mind’s movie making machine. Vittoria's attention to detail and character is delicate and intimate. It’s a rollicking journey that is at once dark and beautiful, harsh and loving.”

It’s 1994. Christina, a young Gulf War veteran wrecked by war and tragedy, seeks redemption in Asbury Park, the seaside mecca of her childhood. It’s a place well past its prime... and now reigned over by the self-proclaimed King of Asbury Park: The Whitefish—a disabled Vietnam-era vet, tavern owner, and all around oddball philosopher. It’s here, on the Jersey shore, that a chance meeting leads to a profound and life-altering connection.

“Christina and the Whitefish” is a joy to read. If Bruce Springsteen wrote fiction, it would read a great deal like this. — Dave Zirin, The Nation Magazine, Author of “The Kaepernick Effect”

A gifted filmmaker brings his storytelling prowess to the pages of this book… what a dramatic and beautiful journey. — Sonali Kolhatkar, Award-winning Journalist, Author, Broadcaster

The characters of this stunning novel will stay with you… a high-spirited and humorous voyage… it will give you chills. — David Swanson, Author & Journalist, Nobel Peace Prize Nominee

About the Author
Stephen Vittoria is an award-winning filmmaker and author.

His last two feature documentaries – Mumia: Long Distance Revolutionary and One Bright Shining Moment: The Forgotten Summer of George McGovern have been embraced by moviegoers and audiences worldwide. Vittoria was also a producer on two feature documentaries by Academy Award winner Alex Gibney – Gonzo: The Life & Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson and Magic Trip: Ken Kesey’s Search for a Kool Place.

Along with journalist Mumia Abu-Jamal, Vittoria co-authored the three-book nonfiction series Murder Incorporated: Empire, Genocide, and Manifest Destiny with forewords by Angela Davis and Chris Hedges.

Vittoria is the founder and creative director of two Southern California production companies: Street Legal Cinema and Deep Image.

Christina and the Whitefish is Vittoria’s debut novel.

I love this book. It’s hard to let go of the characters… Masterfully delivered with twists and U-turns… Buckle up and hold on tight to arrive at the place called redemption… an intriguingly subversive work. — Paul Rabinowitz, Author & Founder of ARTS By The People

Brutally honest and unexpectedly tender, with characters you root for… This isn’t one of those books you bail on – you need to know how it ends. (Never thought I’d say this, but now I need to visit the Jersey shore!) — Katy Farzanrad, Executive Producer, “RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars”

About the Publisher
Alternative Book Press was established in October of 2012 by Columbia and Cornell University graduates. We originally offered a powerful and straightforward mission: to identify and disseminate genuine, groundbreaking work that stands the test of time. In fact, our mission grows stronger with each passing year – publishing captivating books, both fiction and nonfiction, from intriguing voices that reflect various points of view. In addition, our pursuit of excellence champions new writers, diverse cultures, and important works of intellectual and literary merit.

Our bottom line? Share memorable writing with our readers – books that will sit proudly on their shelves for years to come.