Freehold native Bruce Springsteen is Born to Run and the Asbury Park Press has been there every step of the way.
“From Freehold to E Street: Six Decades of Bruce Springsteen” is the new hardcover, coffee-table collector’s book that will feature the stories and pictures from the Asbury Park Press’ archives of the Boss’ remarkable career. The Press first wrote about Springsteen when his teenage Freehold band the Castiles played the Oceanside Surf Club in Sea Bright in 1967.
“From Freehold to E Street” will include stories, reviews and interviews with Springsteen dating back to the days before the E Street Band when he was largely unknown except to a small cadre of loyal fans — and the Asbury Park Press.
The Press has been there throughout his storied career and that includes his pre-stardom days playing the Asbury Park clubs; the debut album, “Greetings from Asbury Park, N.J.,” his breakout “Born to Run” success; the “Born in the U.S.A.” glory days; the E Street Band reunion tour; and the triumphant Sea Hear Now homecoming concert performed on the Asbury Park beach.
“From Freehold to E Street” will provide a unique hometown perspective of the man and his times, and how his music and presence has became part of the fabric of the Jersey Shore. The book will ship Nov. 14 in time for the holidays. Order now to receive a 20% discount off the retail price. Order at Bruce.PictorialBook.com.
How to buy
What: “From Freehold to E Street: Six Decades of Bruce Springsteen.”
When: Nov. 14, 2025.
Publisher: Asbury Park Press and Pediment Publishing; hardcover, 160 pages.
Price: $39.95, plus tax and shipping.
Preorder today: Presale price $31.95 at checkout when you order today at Bruce.PictorialBook.com.