Morry Schwartz is the publisher and founder of Schwartz. He started in 1974 as a counterculture publisher with a simple vision: to produce books that were radical and necessary. Over more than 40 years, Schwartz has built a reputation for publishing the highest quality writing and journalism in the country.
News that lasts.
Intelligent news and current affairs that breaks the 24 hour news cycle to offer a nuanced examination of Australia and the world. Our audience reads to know, not just to agree. We invest in long-form journalism where the issues demand it, providing writing of a quality that makes difficult topics clear.
Schwartz Media publishes Australia’s most respected writers across The Saturday Paper, The Monthly magazine and the daily podcast 7am, alongside our sister publications, Quarterly Essay and Australian Foreign Affairs.
Big on words.
Schwartz Books is a major independent Australian book publisher of fiction, non-fiction and poetry. It also publishes the issue-defining journals Quarterly Essay and Australian Foreign Affairs. As well as publishing major established voices, we welcome new talent and nurture new writers.
Pure intel.
Schwartz Pro launched in answer to the exodus of specialist journalists from the general press. Starting with online titles Australian Energy Daily and Australian Banking Daily, Schwartz Pro is committed to factual news analysis, rejecting outside influence, commentary and opinion. The series will expand into many industries, including healthcare, telecommunications and education, providing in-depth news, policy, reports and industry directories.