New Release
The Australian Ark
‘The heft and luxurious feel of each individual volume recalls the grand art-publishing houses of Europe…’
– Steve Waterson, The Australian
The Australian Ark is a comprehensive history of the Australian wine industry from 1788 to the present day, by Andrew Caillard MW
Three volumes. Half a million words. 1760 pages. 1100 images.
The Australian Ark, which has taken almost two decades to research and write, will be the most sought-after book on Australian Wine for this generation and the next.
More than two years work to publish, the beautiful result is a publisher's book because of its production quality, a wine lover’s book because of its heart, and a reader’s book because of its stories.
Available in paperback, hardback, premium linen, and full-grain leather. Order now (link goes to The Australian Ark website for orders)
Longueville Media Co-published The Australian Ark with Angus Hughson of The Vintage Journal.
Praise for The Australian Ark
'It's probably the finest book I'll get to review in my lifetime.' – Tamlyn Currin from jancisrobinson.com
'A masterpiece', Brian Croser AO
'It is a genuinely majestic, indeed monumental, achievement unparalleled in Australian wine scholarship.' – Kim Williams AM
'It is a triumph. It is remarkable, and it is beautiful.' – James Halliday AM
' ... it must be said that this really is the history of a country, although (and necessarily) wine runs through the pages like the blood in its veins. Caillard might even turn out to be one of the most significant curators of Australian history.' – Tamlyn Currin for jancisrobinson.com
'The book is gargantuan in its scope and depth, beautifully and lavishly illustrated.' – Max Allen
'Andrew Caillard is a national treasure.' – Jeni Port, Halliday Wine Companion
‘… captures [Andrew Caillard’s] enthusiasm for all the struggles, ingenuity and imagination that has gone into putting Australian wine on the tables of the world’. – Geoffrey Robertson AO KC, human rights barrister, academic, author and broadcaster
‘The heft and luxurious feel of each individual volume recalls the grand art-publishing houses of Europe, so it’s delightful to discover it has been produced with great care in Australia by Longueville Media and The Vintage Journal’ – Steve Waterson, The Australian
Short-listed for the ‘Best Wine Book in the World 2024’, The Gourmand Awards 2024 (winner to be announced soon)
Pre-order your copy now…
The work of Melocco Bros is embedded in the architecture of Australia. In mosaic, terrazzo, sgraffito, and scagliola across Sydney, these exotic terms are presented in stunning images as the story unfolds about how three extraordinary brothers who migrated from a small village in northern Italy to Sydney made their mark in history, painting with stone.
Since 2002 Longueville has provided publishing services to hundreds of businesses and organisations commemorating a landmark event, as well as independent authors working on a passion project.
Current & Past Clients Include
‘I recommend Longueville without any reservation.’
– Professor Douglas Newton
100 Years of Gosford Quarries:
‘We are so pleased with the book and are grateful for all your hard work gathering the content. You told the Gosford Quarries story beautifully and led us on a journey.’
– Gosford Quarries
Write & Create
No time to write? Our experienced writers will transform your knowledge or rough notes into words for publishing.
Edit
Professional editors and proofreaders polish, refine, and fact-check your writing. We edit to the Harvard, Oxford, or Chicago Styles where required.
Design
Original, beautiful and creative. Our talented designers will engage and inspire your readers.
Print & eBook
Print any style of book. Hardback or paperback, from a single copy to a thousand using sustainable papers and inks. We also create eBooks for any platform.
“Outstanding results every time in terms of timeliness, quality and outcome.” – Martin Stewart-Weeks
‘Longueville’s service and professionalism was outstanding’ – Andrew Piccoli
More than 650 publications
We produce, write, and provide strategic guidance on everything from personal passion projects to large multi-volume works.
