The Murphy Design website is currently under construction and we are working hard to crate a simpler interface, launch podcasts, videos and new products. Also, you will discover new, high-quality books for Jeff Soto, Greg "Craola" Simkins, Kathie Olivas, Brandt Peters, Anthony Lister and the Ray Caesar
art collection.

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pals and take advantage now, as this special ends Friday, May 9.

+++ Jeff Soto : "Storm Clouds" Book Announcement
Jeff Soto and I are working on a new book, "Storm Clouds," that will be released at this year's
San Diego Comic-Con Convention. This new hard-bound edition features Jeff's paintings from his shows: "Supernova," "Cold Ice Age," "Storm Clouds" and everything else in between. Jeff is preparing for his first museum installation at the Riverside Art Museum (RAM) later this year in December. Pre-order will be available June 15, 2008.

+++ Ray Caesar Update
Thank you for all of those who have pre ordered the new Ray Caesar art collection. Ray's book has been submitted for final printing and will feature 168 image pages, collector shelf card and special mailing box. The special limited edition boxed set will be offered May 30th through Jonathan Levine Fine Arts Gallery and Murphy Design, at www.murphydesign.com. A limited edition announcement will be emailed out on May 23rd to remind you of this great event. The limited edition package will be limited to 500 signed copies and will feature a signed limited edition print, signed book edition with unique collector's cover packaged in a limited edition box.

+++ ComicCon 2008 in San Diego : 07/24 - 07/28 : Booth No. 4833
Jeff Soto and Murphy Art Books will be exhibiting new books, zines and artist collectibles at this year's San Diego Comic-Con and convention. New books will be available and Jeff Soto will be on hand to sign his new book, released at the event, "Storm Clouds," featuring 148 pages. Also, there will be a art exhibition held in San Diego entitled, "SuperHero," featuring Jeff Soto, Luke Chueh, Lola, Joel Nakamura, Anthony Lister, Christopher Ryniak, Marco Wagner and many more.
Stay tuned.

+++ "In the Land of Retinal Delights: the Juxtapoz School" : Exhibit Opens June 22 :
Over 150 artists will be featured at the Laguna Arts Museum this June in celebration of the lowbrow, pop-surrealistic, and figurative art movements. Mark Murphy has been chosen to design the exhibition catalogue published by the Laguna Arts Museum and Ginko Press : Artists will include: Mark Ryden, Takashi Murakami, Joel Peter Witkin, Robert Williams and many more.
Stay tuned.

+++ Murphy Blog Features
New art and cultural events are actively posted at http://murphydesign1.blogspot.com/. Feel free to check out the latest and greatest featuring Jeff Soto, Ray Caesar, Kathie Olivas, Brandt Peters, Anthony Lister and all upcoming exhibitions and events. Check often, as we will be hitting the streets and posting often.