The Guinness Story: The Family, The Business and The Black Stuff - Tapa dura

'fascinating history of the family behind Ireland’s most famous export ... beautifully produced ... absorbing reading'

'a story 250 years in the making ... lavishly illustrated ... a labour of love'

'an excellent coffee-table book ... wonderfully produced ... (the) archival photos are amazing and carefully placed throughout'

'lavishly illustrated ... a remarkable story'

'lavishly illustrated'

'informative and entertaining ... very readable'

'a beautiful collection of photographs'

'a good gift or memento ... lively and interesting design'

This 250-year old story will fascinate lovers of Guinness beer and memorabilia as well as those interested in this remarkable family of brewers and the industrial history of Ireland’s most famous export.

Over 100 fascinating photographs bring to life the pivotal role that the Guinness brewery has played in Ireland for over two centuries: the early days of the brewery; the Guinness dynasty; the brewing process; the unique industrial complex at St James’s Gate; day-to-day life behind the gates; the hugely successful export operation; and key moments in the history of the brewery.

By the twentieth century St James’s Gate was the largest brewery in the world, and Guinness had become forever synonymous with Ireland.