• Pete Murray

    Book Designer

    Writer, Editor, Best-Selling Author

     

  • Innovator and Creator

    Peter Murray has changed the way the publishing world thinks! By creating tactile and shaped books, he has revolutionised the industry.

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    Pete Murray

    Designer

    30 years of book, stationery, website and magazine design experience.

     

    Over 2000 books designed

    Over 2 million books sold

     

    • Developed a variety of illustrated titles from concept to finished design • Designed covers, spreads and layout for a wide range of illustrated titles • Worked with external partners and licensors • Signed off on a wide range of books across different formats • Editing and writing skills - has written 200 books

     

    • Solid design experience in illustrated, fiction and non-fiction books • Excellent understanding of the design process • Experience of commissioning and managing illustrators and freelancers highly desirable • Strong understanding of formats, age-ranges and subject matters • Strong communication and interpersonal skills and a creative approach to work • Excellent knowledge of Adobe CS Suite, particularly lnDesign and Photoshop

     

    Innovative designer with a full understanding of the print process. Strong communication skills • Able to visit China and the Far East at a moment's notice to check quality and product before shipping.

     

    Website designer with ability to design a website and shop from a simple brief.

  • Location is not important!

    Although I am located in the Adelaide Hills, Australia, technology allows me to work anywhere in the world. Recently, I completed 20 books for a client in France (220 pages each) in 2 months that were sold in Auchan Hypermarts across Europe.

     

    My tasks included;

     

    • Present the client with 10-20 visuals for a front cover

    • Source and edit all images (nearly all required contouring)

    • Secure writers around the world who were experts in their fields

    • Have every book translated - secure English to French translators (in France)

    • Provide the client with PDF proofs to check

    • Secure the right printer in China who would work to a budget and deadline

    • Visit the printer to check quality before shipping

    • Arrange all shipping from China to France

    • Arrange all clearances in France for delivery to Interforum warehouse

    • Work with retailers to create artwork for their catalogues and in-store displays

     

    OVER 300,000 BOOK SALES FOR THESE 20 TITLES IN 2017/18

     

     

    In 2016/17, I was tasked with creating 64 titles in 3 months for retailer Kmart. The books ranged from Adult Colouring to travel to food. This was a massive task that required me to coordinate a team of 30 freelancers who were located in several countries. Kmart sold over 1.5 million books over a period of 6 months. I was required to meet with the Kmart buyers in Melbourne Australia, distributors across Australia and printers in China.

     

    Back in 2007, one of the world's oldest French publishers gave me the task to create a series of books that were "tactile". I created 50 titles in the shape of the real thing from Fashion to sport. The publisher enjoyed massive success selling over 2 million units. This allowed them to sell their business to Group Editis for millions of Euro in 2009.

     

    Over the years I have created books for NASA, FIFA, The Olympic Committee, Rugby, Cricket, Baseball, Basketball and Formula One bodies, Wineries, Governments and individuals.

     

    I love making books!

     

     

  • Contact Me

    I am happy to quote your project or work to your budget and deadline

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