AUBURN — Lloyd Ferriss of Richmond will discuss his latest book, “Harry Stump, Maine’s Psychic Sculptor” at a book signing at 6 p.m., April 18, at the Androscoggin Community Room at Auburn Public Library.

The book, published last year by Maine Authors Publishing in Rockland, is about the life of artist-sculptor Harry Stump who, in addition to his artistic talents, also possessed remarkable telepathic abilities. Stump kept a low profile on his extra-sensory ability, knowing it would make people uneasy around him, but he actively pursued and sharpened this ability throughout his life.

Stump was born in Holland and immigrated to New York and eventually to Maine and endured years of poverty. Ferriss met Stump in Maine and was intrigued with the man but did not pursue his interest. Ferriss is fascinated by the sixth sense that exists in people and animals and spent years researching the life of Stump following his death. He worked with Stump’s widow, Rita Harper Stump, poring over Stumps’ papers, notes and essays. The result is an intriguing book documenting the man’s life.

Ferris has enriched the artist’s legacy by presenting a word portrait of the man and his work. A brief slide show will follow the presentation with photos that are in the book and photos taken in Stump’s native Holland that are not in the book. Ferriss worked at the Maine Sunday Telegram for three decades writing special features, weekly gardening columns and book reviews. He was part of a five- newspaper relay team that in 1995 chronicled a Georgia-to-Maine hike of the Appalachian Trail. His writings have also appeared in Down East, Boston and Country Journal. He also has authored a book for young readers, “Secrets of a Mountain.”