Preserving Unsullied Stories of Resilience
Welcome to Together Mapalus Press. We are an independent publishing house dedicated to bridging cultures, generations, and histories through the Minahasan spirit of Mapalus—mutual support.
You have likely found us at the Association for Asian Studies (AAS), the American Counseling Association, or through our award-winning work.
Featured Title
Blue Skies, Troubled Waters: An American Twin’s WWII Odyssey in Minahasa, Indonesia 🏆 Winner: 2026 Independent Press Award (Cultural Heritage)
Available Now (English Edition)
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Coming Soon
Dual-Language Collector’s Edition (Langit Biru, Air Tercemar) Arriving November 2026
Be the first to own this historic English-Indonesian edition
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Historical Resources
The Unclassified Maps of the Pacific Theater Explore the declassified WWII government maps of North Sulawesi that were hidden for decades. “Coming Soon”
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Brian Kimmel, Publisher
Seattle, WA




