Alejandro Colucci

Alejandro Colucci – Designer

Award-Winning Illustrator / Book Cover Artist focused on fantasy, horror and historical. Since 2003 working for major Publishers worldwide.

Overview

I'm an Award-Winning Illustrator and Book Cover Artist focused on fantasy, horror, dystopian fiction, and historical subjects.


Since 2003 I created well over one thousand illustrations -mainly for book covers- commissioned by major Publishers around the globe for authors such as Anne Rice, Robin Hobb, Joe Abercrombie, Isaac Asimov, Mario Puzo, H.G. Wells, Ursula K. Le Guin, Andrzej Sapkowski, William Gibson, Steven Erikson, Robert Louis Stevenson, and J.G. Ballard, to name just a few.


In recent years I've been working on illustrated books such as the classic gothic novella by Robert Louis Stevenson: "Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde" and several tales by Edgar Allan Poe, Sheridan Le Fanu, and Théophile Gautier. And especially on the illustrated and deluxe edition of A. Sapkowski's "The Witcher".


In 2021 I illustrated a special new edition of Joe Abercrombie's "The Blade Itself".


In 2022 I fully illustrated the classic "The Worm Ouroboros" by E. R. Eddison, a new edition to be published soon.

Also, I worked on a couple of Assassin's Creed book covers.


This year I'm proud to be working on a very special project: Frankenstein. A truly classic of gothic literature, by Mary Shelley. New illustrated edition.


Quotes:


"Alejandro's powerful illustrations are the finest. I am proud that he has done several book covers for my novels. He is a true artist."

Anne Rice

Best-selling Author of "The Vampire Chronicles".


"I love them. I think they are the best and most beautiful illustrations that have ever appeared in any of my books, whatever the language and country have been published"

Andrzej Sapkowski

Best-selling Author of the "Geralt of Rivia" series: "The Witcher".

“Over the years, I’ve been privileged to see my characters portrayed by many fine artists, from Michael Whelan to John Howe. Alejandro has joined that esteemed group. A master of expression and detail, his visions of my characters look ready to step off the page.”

Robin Hobb

Best-selling Author of "The Realm of the Elderlings" series.


Clients include:

Asmodee (Assassin's Creed), Penguin Random House, Orbit, Walker Books, Angry Robot, Daw Books, Festa Verlag, Gollancz, Permuted Press, Robert Laffont, Piemme, Planeta, Valdemar, Quercus, RBA, Simon & Schuster, Tor, Solaris, Orion, Panini, Amazon / 47th North, Forge, Del Rey, Ballantine, Scholastic, Titan, Easton Press, Glénat, Printed in Blood, Skyhorse, White Wolf, Taschen, Lo Scarabeo, Centipede Press and MacMillan.

Services
Fiction
Dystopian Epic Fantasy Historical Fiction Horror Mystery & Crime Post-Apocalyptic Steampunk Urban Fantasy
Languages
English
Awards
  • 2015 Ignotus Award 2013 Celedonio Award 2012 Ignotus Award 2011 Scifiworld Award 2007 Grand Laus Award 2000 First National Comic Contest of Argentina

Work experience

Self-employed

May, 1990 — Present

I started my career as an Illustrator and Graphic Designer in 1990 in Montevideo, my hometown. After living in Barcelona for 10 years, since 2012 I work in London, where I live with my wife -and Designer partner- Daniela.

Portfolio

The Last Wish

Andrzej Sapkowski

Geralt is a witcher, a man whose magic powers, enhanced by long training and a mysterious elixir, have made him a brilliant fighter and a merciless assassin. Yet he is no ordinary murderer: his targets are the multifarious monsters and vile fiends that ravage ... read more
'If an Outsider wields the blade, the House of Koronos burns...'A boy on the run.A deadly prophecy.A race against time.Hylas the Outsider is captured by slavers. Set to work in the terrible underground mines of Thalakrea, he learns to his horror that he's now ... read more
Rare book
The sequel to SEVEN FORGES The Empire of Fellein is in mourning. The Emperor is dead, and the armies of the empire have grown soft. Merros Dulver, their newly-appointed and somewhat reluctant commander, has been tasked with preparing them to fight the most sav... read more
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Alejandro Colucci

Alejandro has 89 reviews

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Adam B.

Adam B.

Nov, 2023

Alejandro produced an incredible product and was a pleasure to work with. Top notch!
Antony S.

Antony S.

Nov, 2023

Alejandro was a pleasure to work with. He always answered any questions promptly, was helpful and created a masterpiece. Highly recommended. Many thanks.
Sean F.

Sean F.

Oct, 2023

Being new to cover design I'm glad I found Alejandro. He crystallised the fuzzy picture in my minds eye into a design that captured the essence of it. I'm so pleased with it. And it was done quickly and without fuss. I could not recommend him more.
Efrona M.

Efrona M.

Oct, 2023

Alejandro is not only talented, he is great to work with. The centuries-old sentiment that you shouldn’t judge a book by its cover might have some truth, but the advantage is huge when you have a great cover. Alejandro created the most fantastic aesthetic design that defined my genre, targeted my audience, and described the theme of my story. His talent is obvious when looking at his portfol...
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Joe J.

Joe J.

Sep, 2023

Good value. Quality work.

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