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At Longueville Media, we have crafted award-winning books that celebrate defining moments since 2002. From commemorative histories and expert-led nonfiction to academic and research publications, we specialise in high-quality, custom publishing that communicates your ideas or tells your story with precision and polish.
Our clients include universities, government bodies, corporate clients, and private authors across Australia and the Asia-Pacific. They come to us for our editorial rigour, design excellence, and unmatched attention to detail.
‘I recommend Longueville without any reservation.’ – Professor Douglas Newton
‘We are so pleased with the book 100 Years of Gosford Quarries, 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
‘Outstanding results every time in terms of timeliness, quality, and outcome.’ – Martin Stewart-Weeks
‘Longueville’s service and professionalism were outstanding’ – Andrew Piccoli
New Release Highlights
In Hidden in Plain Sight: Seeing the unseen in nature, the arts, and architecture, biographer and architectural historian Zeny Edwards invites readers into a meditative journey where language, nature, art, and architecture converge.
Non‑linear and fragmentary, Zeny's essays argue that true meaning lives in the absence beneath the layers of time and space, in the periphery, in the silence, and in the interplay of light and dark. She delves deeply into the intricacies of specificity, hyper-reality, antithesis and the essence of being present.
Zeny believes that by adopting the practice of “slow looking”, we can transform moments of everyday life into new and meaningful ways of enriching our connection with the world and ourselves.
– NEW RELEASE FEBRUARY 2026 –
Hidden In Plain Sight
Seeing the Unseen in Nature, the Arts, and Architecture
Zeny Edwards
The South Australian Wine Guide 2026
from The Vintage Journal
The Vintage Journal’s South Australian Wine Guide 2026 is a definitive resource dedicated to ‘The Wine State’s’ diverse regions and top-rated wines. It goes beyond tasting notes and scores to tell deeper stories of the land, its people, and history expressed through aromas, flavours, and textures.
Launched to shine a light on South Australia’s finest producers, the guide uses a 100-point scoring system to rank the best of the best and includes reviews of more than 1300 wines.
Reviewers include Andrew Caillard MW, Tony Love, Ken Gargett, Jeni Port, Angus Hughson, Shanteh Wale, Cyndal Petty, and Lisa Cardelli.
Australian Rare Books 1606-1787
Jonathan Wantrup
Forming a prequel to his earlier two-volume Australian Rare Books 1788-1900, Jonathan Wantrup examines the printed works telling the story of early Dutch and English voyages that mapped parts of New Holland, ultimately to complete the map of the entire continent. Wantrup provides detailed descriptions of these books, which will prove invaluable to collectors, curators, cataloguers, and booksellers.
It is also the story of two centuries of geopolitical and trade forces that drove the search for Terra Australis Incognita, analysed in light of the publications of the Spanish, Dutch, French, and English exploring nations from the time they first ventured into the Pacific around Cape Horn. Wantrup analyses both official and unofficial accounts of voyages, while also providing a lively statement of the achievements of the scientists and mariners responsible for them.
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Painting with Stone: The Story of the Melocco Brothers
Zeny Edwards
Sydney-siders see Melocco Bros’ craftsmanship daily as they move around the city, yet despite the ubiquity of their work, detailed acknowledgement of their place in the city’s history and their achievements has been lacking until now.
In Painting with Stone, architectural historian Zeny Edwards presents the story of the brothers, their business, and showcases their work as never before.
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If you would like more than one copy of Painting with Stone, please email us to arrange a special delivery price.
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.
If you would like more than one copy of Painting with Stone, please email us to arrange a special delivery price.
To purchase the paperback edition, click HERE.
The Australian Ark: The Story of Australian Wine, 1788–2023
Andrew Caillard MW
The Australian Ark is a comprehensive history of the Australian wine industry from 1788 to 2023 by Andrew Caillard MW
Three volumes. Half a million words. 1760 pages. 1100 images.
Winner of Britain’s André Simon Awards 2024, recognised as the world’s most prestigious food and wine book prize.
‘… phenomenal … It’s nothing short of a masterpiece, and is a book that you will go back to time and time again.’ – Dawn Davies MW, Wine Judge, André Simon Award 2024
‘The heft and luxurious feel of each individual volume recalls the grand art-publishing houses of Europe…’ – Steve Waterson, The Australian
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.
Available in paperback, hardback, premium linen, and full-grain leather. Order now (link goes to The Australian Ark website for orders)
2025: Andrew Caillard MW won the Maurice O’Shea Award in honour of his 45-year career in the Australian wine industry.
Treasures of Old Jewish Sydney is an important publication showcasing Australia’s visual heritage of fine Judaica objects, artworks, and unique synagogue architecture.
For the first time, Jana Vytrhlik brings to light stories of long-lost synagogues and the hidden past of art, artefacts, and architecture. Richly illustrated, this book reveals the presence of a Jewish cultural heritage and important synagogue architecture in Sydney.
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Treasures of Old Jewish Sydney
Dr Jana Vytrhlik
Dr Jana Vytrhlik
Treasures of Old Jewish Sydney is an important publication showcasing Australia’s visual heritage of fine Judaica objects, artworks, and unique synagogue architecture.
In 1844, 180 years ago, the emerging Sydney Jewish congregation consecrated the first synagogue designed and built in Australia. Three decades later, in 1874, architect Thomas Rowe won the design competition with his bold vision for the new Great Synagogue, one of the most admired Victorian buildings in Australia. These significant events prepared the way for the future development of a distinct Australian Jewish visual identity.
For the first time, Jana Vytrhlik in her book Treasures of Old Jewish Sydney brings to light stories of long lost synagogues and the hidden past of art, artefacts, and architecture. Richly illustrated, this book reveals the presence of a Jewish cultural heritage and important synagogue architecture in Sydney.
The Sky is Ours: Speeches on unity, prosperity, and development in a new Timor-Leste
H.E. Prime Minister Xanana Gusmão
After decades of suffering and heroic resistance, the people of Timor-Leste expressed their will to become a sovereign state on August 30, 1999, affirming their right to self-determination and independence by an overwhelming majority.
In 2024, Timor-Leste celebrated the 25th anniversary of that historic moment, which put an end to a final wave of brutal violence unleashed by the occupying forces, and initiated the transfer of power to the Timorese people, and leaders freely chosen by them.
Kay Rala Xanana Gusmão was the central protagonist of the epic resistance and liberation struggle. Now in his second term as prime minister, he is a voice of development and vision. The speeches selected for this volume illustrate the obstacles the Timorese people have overcome, their successes, and what is still to be done. They also show a country finding its place in the world as it approaches full membership of ASEAN, expected in 2025.
Few leaders have woven a narrative as compelling and transformative as Xanana Gusmão. His personal history and the history of Timor-Leste are intertwined, and in his various roles, the former resistance leader, former President, and current Prime Minister of Timor-Leste, he has produced a significant body of speeches detailing views of his people, his country and the world at large.
This latest collection of speeches by Xanana Gusmão looks to the sky, a metaphor for hope and future, particularly as it begins with a poem on the magic of the Timor Sea, “the destiny of the homeland”, a reference to the power of the ocean that surrounds Timor-Leste and whose potential has remained dormant, in expectation.
Available for immediate download on Kindle (external link).
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Fighting for Justice: The Donald Thomson Story
Robert Macklin
In 1911, Donald Thomson at 10 years old was a lone figure in Melbourne’s Bayside, with its billabongs and creeks meandering to the sea. In his ‘Naturalist’s Diary’, he recorded his collection of wildflowers to wattles, seabirds to tiny blue wrens, mammals and reptiles, to fish and insects of every shape and hue. By 16, he was part-time editor of a national nature magazine.
As Australia’s first home-grown anthropologist, he met the only people who truly shared his worldview: the First Nations people of northern and central Australia. He wrote, ‘We learned much about their language, social life, and customs, and of their elaborate rituals and tabus … and we grew to love these people.’ It was this love for a world threatened with extinction that drove Donald Thomson for the rest of his life, fighting for justice amid a threatened invasion and the reality of a hostile and unrepentant occupation.
The UNESCO-inscribed ‘Thomson Collection’, which the Thomson family donated to Museums Victoria in 2024, documents more than 90 Indigenous communities and includes 11,000 photographs, 7620 metres of film, and 2500 pages of meticulously recorded field notes, making it one of the world’s largest ethnographic collections. One of these photos – a group of ten men in their bark canoes on the Arafura Swamp – inspired Rolf de Heer’s critically acclaimed 2006 film Ten Canoes.
Thomson is remembered as a friend of the Yolngu people and a champion of understanding Indigenous Australian culture and society by non-Indigenous Australians.
‘A passionate and compassionate exploration of an important Australian who despite clashes with the academy, missionaries, and government carried his fight for Indigenous justice and rights.’ – Rita Metzenrath, AIATSIS Librarian, Indigenous rights activist and co-author of Big Sickness Come Ailan
As Australia’s first home-grown anthropologist, Donald Thomson met the only people who truly shared his worldview: the First Nations of northern and central Australia. It was his love for a world threatened with extinction that drove Thomson to fight for justice in the face of hostile and unrepentant European occupation. Fighting for Justice is the biography of this remarkable man.
The UNESCO-inscribed ‘Thomson Collection’, now held by Museums Victoria, documents more than 90 Indigenous communities, and is one of the world’s largest ethnographic collections.
‘He thought black’ – Bill Onus, Aboriginal activist
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Are you writing a book or preparing to publish?
Get expert guidance tailored to your needs with Longueville Media’s one-hour publishing advice session.
This focused consultation offers practical insights and strategic clarity, whether you're still shaping your idea or on the cusp of publication. We will address your specific questions and provide essential guidance in areas you may not have considered — helping you avoid common pitfalls and make informed decisions.
What we’ll cover:
Where to begin — writing, planning, or publishing
Step-by-step guidance on process and timeframes
How to approach editing your work
How to plan ahead for marketing and promotion
Understanding copyright basics and protecting your work
Using AI for your book planning
This is not a generic workshop — it’s a personalised planning session designed to help you move forward with confidence.
There is no commitment to use Longueville Media for your publishing by booking this conversation, and all details discussed remain completely confidential.
We’re confident that spending an hour with us before you begin will save you time, money, and uncertainty further down the track.
One hour. Expert advice. A smarter path to publication.
Are you writing a book or preparing to publish? Get expert guidance tailored to your needs with Longueville Media’s one-hour publishing advice session.
This focused consultation offers practical insights and strategic clarity, whether you're still shaping your idea or on the cusp of publication. Our experienced team will address your specific questions and provide essential guidance in areas you may not have considered — helping you avoid common pitfalls and make informed decisions.
What we’ll cover:
Where to begin — writing, planning, or publishing
Step-by-step guidance on process and timeframes
How to approach editing your work
How to plan ahead for marketing and promotion
Understanding copyright basics and protecting your work
Using AI for your book planning
This is not a generic workshop — it’s a personalised planning session designed to help you move forward with confidence.
There is no commitment to use Longueville Media for your publishing by booking this conversation, and all details discussed remain completely confidential.
We’re confident that spending an hour with us before you begin will save you time, money, and uncertainty further down the track.
One hour. Expert advice. A smarter path to publication.
FAQs
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Custom publishing is a collaborative process where we create a professionally written, designed, and produced publication that meets your goals – whether it’s a corporate history, narrative non-fiction, research report, or commemorative book.
We can manage the whole process, or provide selected services, as you need them.
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We work with individuals, businesses, government agencies, academic institutions, and not-for-profits across Australia and the Asia-Pacific. Our clients range from first-time authors to large organisations needing unique high-quality publications.
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We provide end-to-end publishing services including concept development, research support, writing, editing and proofreading, design and layout, project management, and print or digital production. You can engage us for the full journey or just the parts you need.
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As involved as you like. Some clients supply a draft manuscript, others provide source material and leave the writing to us.
Usually, the process is a collaborative one where we keep you informed and involved as required, to ensure the final product reflects your vision.
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Yes. While we’re not a retail publisher, we advise on distribution strategy, support launch planning, and can create promotional materials to help you reach your intended audience.
We have a retail bookshop distribution and publicity partners if you would like to sell your book into bookshops in Australia and online retailers globally. This includes print-on-demand and eBook sales.
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It depends on the size of the publication and the work required, but most projects take 3 to 12 months from first contact to delivery.
We’ll give you a clear timeline at the outset and manage the schedule to meet key milestones along the way.
