Lonely Dog
Almalogues, Books & Publications
Almalouges of Alveridgea
Discover the ultimate collector’s treasure from New Zealand artist Ivan Clarke – the Alveridgea Platinum Almalogue.This hand-crafted, bespoke artist’s book is a stunning portal into the whimsical world of Lonely Dog (Arthur Snout) – the dapper, music-loving underdog who rose from the Houndside Orphanage to stardom in the charming 1950s seaside town of Port Alveridge.
Only 95 examples will ever exist. Each is individually signed and numbered by Ivan Clarke and includes a unique, one-of-a-kind original Lonely Dog pencil drawing on archival watercolour paper, making every copy utterly singular. A True Work of ArtMeasuring 340 x 460 x 50mm and weighing 4.3kg, the Platinum Almalogue is presented in a custom hand-antiqued 1860-era American Heart Oak display box. Its magnificent leather-embossed cover features sculpted medallion and corner pieces by the legendary Wētā Workshop (Academy Award® winners behind The Lord of the Rings and Avatar).
Inside are 202 pages of exquisite tipped-in colour plates, original writings, pencil sketches, and charming “found” Alveridgean ephemera – including aged newspaper clippings, postcards, posters, maps, and memorabilia. Created in masterful collaboration with author Stu Duval, creative pioneer Graham Burt, and Wētā Workshop, and meticulously hand-bound with museum-grade materials, this is a sculptural fine art object and a complete immersive experience.
From the Producer
- "This book has been a labour of love from beginning to end. As we turned the final proofs, the team couldn’t stop reaching out to touch the sharp embossing, stroke the leather cover, and feel the heft of the oak box. It was then I realised there was another story to tell – the hidden craftsmanship behind every detail."
Graham Burt
Executive Producer
This heirloom-quality piece is perfect for private collectors, investors, museums and galleries. It includes a signed Certificate of Authenticity and is available exclusively through our website.
The Platinum Alveridgea Almalouge
This heirloom-quality piece is perfect for private collectors, investors, museums and galleries. It includes a signed Certificate of Authenticity and is available exclusively through our website.
Own a Piece of the LegendWith only 95 in existence worldwide, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own a genuine masterpiece from one of New Zealand’s most imaginative artists.
The Gold Alveridgea Almalouge
With far greater availability than the Platinum while retaining exceptional quality and charm, the Gold edition is the perfect entry point for enthusiasts, families, and investors.Each copy includes a signed Certificate of Authenticity.
The Novel
There is nothing like words to bring alive the magic world of make believe
The beautifully illustrated dog artwork and irresistible tale of the ‘Lonely Dog’ – an orphan hound growing up in Alveridgea, where cats and dogs live alongside each other, but on very different sides of the tracks.
This hardback novel, is the fascinating tale of the ‘Lonely Dog’ – an orphan hound growing up in Alveridgea, where cats and dogs live alongside each other, but on quite different sides of the tracks. A fable of finding purpose amidst social division, it is highly relevant to today’s world.
Lonely Dog is a story of music and passion, love and loss, defeat and victory. But beneath its action packed surface lies a tale that is nuanced with compelling themes, multiple layers of intrigue, and quite a few surprises.
This colorful, whimsical, and moving saga follows the journey of Arthur Snout, nicknamed “Lonely Dog” in his youth. Abandoned on the cold steps of a Houndside orphanage, the small un-houndish pup grows up on the hard scrabble, working class side of town, where motorbike gangs mingle with milkmen and everything is faded, including dreams.
Bullied and misunderstood, Lonely is hounded from town to town and ultimately becomes a refugee in his own country. With a price on his head, all that this shy reluctant hero cares about is the guitar on his back and his one true love. But fate has a much more urgent and vital plan for his life.
Some call him a troubadour, others a troublemaker. It is said that Lonely Dog’s songs became legends long before he did, but he caught up, and the whole world listened.
This is his story.
The Lonely Dog Novel
The beautifully illustrated dog artwork and irresistible tale of the ‘Lonely Dog’ – an orphan hound growing up in Alveridgea, where cats and dogs live alongside each other, but on very different sides of the tracks.