Overview
I'm a graphic designer of book interiors and covers with more than 30 years experience working for self-published authors, independent publishers, and major publishers, including McGraw-Hill, Oxford University Press, Thieme, and Penguin. Over this period I have worked on books in all genres and for all levels.
I have a unique and practical understanding of the publishing process that allows me to help authors plan their books for success whether they haven’t yet started writing or at any other point in the editorial process. Having worked as an in-house consultant for Courier Corporation (at the time the nation’s seventh largest book printer), I have top-notch skills in book production and manufacturing, and that allows me to design books that effortlessly sail through the printing process.
For self-published authors I design novels, memoirs, self-help books, and more. For publishers I design books on business, religion and spirituality, and educational works from K-12 to middle school reference series to post-graduate medical sub-specialty textbooks. Harrison’s ‘Principles of Internal Medicine’, published by McGraw-Hill, is the world’s most widely used medical textbook, and I completely redesigned the 17th edition, and over a 15-year period, I designed two subsequent editions. This represents the longstanding relationships I forge with my clients.
Praise from Satisfied Clients
“Alan Barnett is a Design God…. Most graphic designers help things look good. Alan turns material into an evocative, emotional experience…. I can't recommend him highly enough.” - Stever Robbins, Co-founder at Stever Robbins, Inc.
“Alan is an incredibly talented designer, innovator, and visionary, with the skills, expertise, and reliability that has made his business one of the leading boutique design firms in NYC. Having worked with Alan on various creative projects at NYU -- including, arts magazines, brochures, and as a consultant for layout design/graphics -- his work has become a model for the university's print materials.”-- Annie Cofone McLaughlin, Master Scholars Program at NYU School of Medicine.
“Alan brings to his work a flexibility and level of cooperation that never involves any diva-like artist tantrums. His willingness to collaborate with clients on ideas…is refreshing, as is his total lack of drama, despite last-minute schedule changes. These are delightful additions to his complete artistry…. We plan on working with him again in the near future.”-- Jay Blotcher, Principal at Public Impact Media Consultants.
“Alan is truly one of my favorite people to work with. Great design sense, of course, but also a great knack for grasping the business objectives of a project. Plus, he has the connections to always find the best resources to fit a project's budget.”-- Andrew Schulkind, Digital Stratetic and Web Developer at Andigo New Media.
I have a unique and practical understanding of the publishing process that allows me to help authors plan their books for success whether they haven’t yet started writing or at any other point in the editorial process. Having worked as an in-house consultant for Courier Corporation (at the time the nation’s seventh largest book printer), I have top-notch skills in book production and manufacturing, and that allows me to design books that effortlessly sail through the printing process.
For self-published authors I design novels, memoirs, self-help books, and more. For publishers I design books on business, religion and spirituality, and educational works from K-12 to middle school reference series to post-graduate medical sub-specialty textbooks. Harrison’s ‘Principles of Internal Medicine’, published by McGraw-Hill, is the world’s most widely used medical textbook, and I completely redesigned the 17th edition, and over a 15-year period, I designed two subsequent editions. This represents the longstanding relationships I forge with my clients.
Praise from Satisfied Clients
“Alan Barnett is a Design God…. Most graphic designers help things look good. Alan turns material into an evocative, emotional experience…. I can't recommend him highly enough.” - Stever Robbins, Co-founder at Stever Robbins, Inc.
“Alan is an incredibly talented designer, innovator, and visionary, with the skills, expertise, and reliability that has made his business one of the leading boutique design firms in NYC. Having worked with Alan on various creative projects at NYU -- including, arts magazines, brochures, and as a consultant for layout design/graphics -- his work has become a model for the university's print materials.”-- Annie Cofone McLaughlin, Master Scholars Program at NYU School of Medicine.
“Alan brings to his work a flexibility and level of cooperation that never involves any diva-like artist tantrums. His willingness to collaborate with clients on ideas…is refreshing, as is his total lack of drama, despite last-minute schedule changes. These are delightful additions to his complete artistry…. We plan on working with him again in the near future.”-- Jay Blotcher, Principal at Public Impact Media Consultants.
“Alan is truly one of my favorite people to work with. Great design sense, of course, but also a great knack for grasping the business objectives of a project. Plus, he has the connections to always find the best resources to fit a project's budget.”-- Andrew Schulkind, Digital Stratetic and Web Developer at Andigo New Media.
Services
Non-Fiction
Biographies & Memoirs
Business & Management
Health & Wellbeing
Medicine, Nursing, & Dentistry
Self-Help & Self-Improvement
Sex & Relationships
Fiction
Contemporary Fiction
Historical Fiction
Languages
English
Work experience
Self-employed
Jan, 1994 —
Present
Alan Barnett Design is a full-service graphic design firm that works in partnership with businesses to create marketing solutions that generate awareness, build branding, and improve communication. Alan provides engaging and creative design solutions that turn complex communication challenges into easy-to-understand concepts. Among his specialties is book design and production, serving self-published authors through major publishers. Alan has worked on children's books, novels, text books, self-help books, and more.
Courier Corporation
Oct, 1992 —
Dec, 1993
(about 1 year)
Conducted digital design and prepress training programs for major publishing clients. Developed innovative training curricula and course materials that specifically addressed individual job functions within the publishing framework. Audited conventional and digital skill levels of clients to customize educational programs to their levels of understanding. Advised clients on best practices in the preparation of digital files for trouble-free prepress production. Offered technical support to a staff of 10 book printing sales representatives and their clients.
Oxford University Press
Dec, 1988 —
Oct, 1992
(almost 4 years)
Managed the desktop publishing activities of the ESL Division. Directed the digital production of textbooks, support components, and promotional materials. Coordinated the flow of digital manuscript from authors to editors to designers. Trained a staff of 30 in desktop publishing procedure and assisted them in proper maintenance of hardware and software. Developed and implemented staff training programs in design and editorial applications. Supervised designers in preparation of digital layouts and ensured that the artwork met production requirements. Advised management on implementation of developing technologies.
Portfolio
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Obesity is reaching epidemic proportions among American children and teens, and parents are desperate for an answer that doesn’t involve unhealthy extremes, while kids are desperate to feel an... read more
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Seventy years after his death, Nikola Tesla has become a rock star. Lightning Strikes examines his complete life and legacy, including Tesla’s profound influence on everything from systems int... read more
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How many of us remember what we learned in high school chemistry? You won’t need any knowledge of chemical formulas to read this book and easily understand enough to make choices that are less... read more
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About ten years ago, documentary film maker and author Cianna P. Stewart reached a breaking point when she realized that she was complaining all the time. Over the decade that followed she mov... read more
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"The Marketer's Playbook" is an invaluable step-by-step guide for how to construct a complete modern marketing system.Marketing pros Tony Quin and Kevin Smith cut through the confusion and com... read more
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All books are shipped Media Mail with Delivery Confirmation. Signed by Baseball HOF Bob Feller on page 95.
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An alphabetical reference work examining the background, statistics, reception, and current status of those groups who have immigrated to America throughout history. The set has two introducto... read more
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World Book's Encyclopedia of Flags [Hardcover] [Jan 01, 2005] Various ...
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The classic step-by-step atlas of general surgery procedures – now in color and updated with the latest laparoscopic operations A Doody's Core Title for 2011! 1615 color-highlighted illustrati... read more
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INCLUDES DOWNLOADABLE VIDEOS AVAILABLE AT: mhprofessional.com/mediacenterA Doody's Core Title for 2017!More than 1,000 full-color photographs speed diagnosis of the dermatologic conditions mos... read more
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Visit www.atlasoffamilymedicine.com for sample chapters, images, the full table of contents, and more! A Doody's Core Title for 2011! Praise for The Color Atlas of Family Medicine for iPhone a... read more
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The most widely used and highly regarded textbook and reference of emergency medicine -- Endorsed by the American College of Emergency PhysiciansA Doody's Core Title for 2017!The 8th edition o... read more
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The only gynecology textbook to combine a comprehensive quick-reference guide and a full-color surgical atlas in one beautifully illustrated volume A Doody's Core Title for 2017!Williams Gynec... read more
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No other text clarifies the link between microbiology and human disease states like Sherris Medical Microbiology A Doody's Core Title for 2011! 4 STAR DOODY'S REVIEW! "This will continue to be... read more
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Turn to the classic primer of Molecular Neuroscience for a complete understanding of nervous system function and its relationship to human neurologic disorders A Doody's Core Title for 2011! 4... read more
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The most trusted, rigorous, and up-to-date toxicology resource and educational companion available – now in full color A Doody's Core Title ESSENTIAL PURCHASE for 2011! Goldfrank’s Toxicologic... read more
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Keep pace with current anesthesiology practice―with the new edition of this standard-setting guide This classic text―-written and edited by an internationally renowned author team―-defines tod... read more
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The landmark hematology reference -- now in full colorA Doody's Core Title for 2015!5 STAR DOODY'S REVIEW!"This edition continues the tradition of providing a comprehensive, updated textbook o... read more
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Ace the NCLEX-RN--with the help of nursing review pioneer Marlene Hurst! Use Marlene's unique �no cram, pass with what you already know� system and slash your study time in half Based on M... read more
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The most respected, all-in-one global STD reference -- now in full-color A Doody's Core Title! 5 STAR DOODY'S REVIEW! "With a level of detail that is unmatched by any other textbook in the fie... read more
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Sharpen the procedural skills necessary for the optimal care of the anesthetized patient Featuring an easy-to-navigate, atlas-oriented format, Anesthesia Unplugged gives you lightning-fast acc... read more
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Updated edition of the #1 orthopaedic evidence-based textbook and reference guideA Doody's Core Title for 2017!Dutton’s Orthopaedic: Examination, Evaluation and Intervention provides readers w... read more
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THE WORLD'S #1 SURGERY TEXT--UPDATED TO INCLUDE STATE-OF-THE-ART EVIDENCE-BASED SURGICAL CARE AND LEADERSHIP GUIDANCE FOR TRAINEES AND PRACTICING SURGEONSA Doody's Core Title for 2017!The Tent... read more
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Nothing prepares you for exam success like Harrison’s!VIBRANT FULL-COLOR PRESENTATION INCLUDES COLOR ATLAS -- 500 ALL-NEW QUESTIONS!Now you can add the unmatched authority of Harrison’s to you... read more
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The essential pharmacotherapy data you need for clinical practice and board preparation – in one carry-anywhere guideA Doody's Core Title for 2017!Pharmacotherapy Handbook provides the critica... read more
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A complete textbook of dermatologic science and practice focusing on the care of patients with moderately to heavily pigmented skin A Doody's Core Title for 2011! "The well-organized book is r... read more
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More than 350 full-color photographs to help you diagnose and treat common and rare pediatric skin problemsColor Atlas and Synopsis of Pediatric Dermatology provides large, detailed full-color... read more
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Essential Clinical Information Drawn From Harrison’s Harrison’s Manual of Medicine is a concise, bedside resource derived from content found in Harrison’s Principles of Internal Medicine, Nine... read more
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THE BOOK THAT EVERY CARDIOLOGIST SHOULD OWN -- THE BEST EDITION YET!A Doody's Core Title for 2017!ALL CHAPTERS HAVE BEEN COMPLETELY REWRITTEN MANY NEW EXPERT AUTHORSMOST REFERENCES ARE LESS TH... read more
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The most comprehensive text available on the use of evidence-based medication therapies for optimal patient outcomes – updated with the latest breakthroughs and guidelinesA Doody's Core Title ... read more
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The premier reference in obstetrics for more than a century – now even more relevant to today's practiceA Doody's Core Title for 2017!Williams Obstetrics is the most detailed, comprehensive, a... read more
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Double Bronze Winner, 2015 Foreword INDIEFAB Book for the Year Awards Finalist, Best New Fiction Category, 10th Annual National Indie Excellence Awards Finalist, Best New Fiction Category, 201... read more
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WHAT HAPPENS WHEN THE LOVE OF YOUR LIFE IS ABOUT TO DIE? In this compelling story of selfless courage and compassion, Cheryl Eckl chronicles how she and her beloved husband, Stephen, moved bey... read more
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“Captivating, extraordinarily vivid.” —Publishers Weekly“Rollicking, readable, and fascinating.” —St. Louis Dispatch“Shows a fine gift for storytelling.” —Booklist Fifteenth-century Spain was ... read more
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From ancient Taoist sages and Sufi mystics to Christian contemplatives and contemporary Zen masters, Seeing, Knowing, Being explores the profound truth behind all the world's mystic traditions... read more
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Let’s admit it—being a SuperWoman is not as glorious as the cartoons make it seem. Juggling a career, relationship, family, housework, grocery shopping, planning, and paying the bills is anyth... read more
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Faith-based conflict and religious violence threaten our world. This timely and provocative work challenges the stereotypes and misconceptions that fuel these conflicts to answer the question ... read more
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Since the time Tim O'Donnell was a nuisance to the nuns, he has been asking questions about religion. He went on to become a successful owner of daily newspapers and consulting firms, but the ... read more
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No matter how much passion there is at the beginning of a relationship, for love to last it must be actively created. Dr. Bill Cloke, an innovative and successful couples' therapist, has been ... read more
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The landmark guide to internal medicine— updated and streamlined for today’s students and clinicians The only place you can get ALL the great content found in the two print volumes AND the acc... read more
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The noble ‘calling’ that once meant everything to you – has it become the burdensome ‘job’ you can’t wait to get free of? Have you lost your idealism? Do you wish you could recharge your batte... read more
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The latest book by award-winning author Boston Teran, BY YOUR DEEDS, follows the journey of a savvy attorney as she assists her unusual client, who is obsessed with locating the lost gravesite... read more
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The Cloud and the Fire is a revolutionary work. Political, social, timely, and most importantly—human. As a book, it is a riveting epic, and not only because of the scope of the story, but bec... read more
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The time is 1955 the birth of rock and roll, the Beat Generation, and social rebellion. It is also the era of covert operations and clandestine governmental actions. War hero John Rawbone Lour... read more
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An inspirational gathering of fifty-nine new hymn texts, anthems, and poems by the author of Borrowed Light (OUP, 1994) and co-author, with composer Carol Doran, of New Hymns for the Life of t... read more
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In an engaging, entertaining style, Your Natural Medicine Cabinet makes it easy to find the latest cutting-edge information on healing over 100 common ailments with fast-acting natural product... read more
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Wishing your life were different doesn't make it so. If you want to live a life that you truly love, it takes deliberate and soul-searching work to figure out what you really want, why you don... read more
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A Stitch of One's Own - Book & Gift Set - This is not your Mother's Knitting Kit
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A small band of Torah scholars, led by their elderly father, defeats a superpower. An entire nation is inspired by the miraculous burning of one flask of oil for eight nights. This simple stor... read more
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African American spirituals comprise one of the world's greatest and best-loved bodies of music. The Oxford Book of Spirituals is the first anthology to present a comprehensive survey of the g... read more
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Wisdom from the Batcave analyzes the life philosophy that emerges from Batman comic books. In 18 entertaining chapters, the Batman's example is used to teach profound truths. Focusing on relat... read more
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