Ann Weinstock

Ann Weinstock – Designer

I’ve been designing book jackets for over 20 years. My covers have won awards from multiple nationwide professional design organizations.

Overview

For more than two decades I've been collaborating with dozens of publishing professionals and independent authors, creating hundreds of eye-catching book jackets. My clients include Penguin Random House, The New Press, Perseus Books, University of Wisconsin Press, W. W. Norton, St. Martin’s Press, Bloomsbury, and New York University Press. My portfolio spans a wide variety of genres, including historical fiction, memoir, public affairs, religion, poetry, short stories, and more. I’m a creative and open-minded collaborator, happy to explain the various stages in the publishing process and pass along all of the wisdom I've accumulated during my career. My covers have won awards from several industry organizations including The American Institute of Graphic Arts, the Association of American University Presses, and the New York Book Show. I have a Bachelor of Fine Arts from California College of the Arts and a Bachelor of Arts from Wesleyan University.

REVIEWS

"Ann is a true master of her craft. From elegant literary novels to bold voices in nonfiction, she strikes the perfect note, over and over again."

—Laura Mazer, literary agent, Wendy Sherman Associates

"Working with Ann was the best publishing experience I’ve had in a forty year writing career."

—David Milofsky, author of "A Message from Carnegie"

"Ann's work is highly conceptual, deeply inspired, and thoughtfully executed with the utmost integrity. Throughout the publication process, Ann’s knowledge and sheperding proved key to my book’s successful launch. Ann is THE BEST."

—Sally Raymond, author of "The Son I Knew Too Late"

"When I opened Ann’s cover design, I burst into tears. It was so perfect!"

—Priscilla Stuckey, author of "Kissed by a Fox"

Services
Non-Fiction
Biographies & Memoirs History Music
Fiction
Contemporary Fiction Historical Fiction Literary Fiction Poetry Short Story
Languages
English
Awards
  • New York Book Show, Book Industry Guild of New York
  • Book, Jacket, and Journal Show, Association of University Presses
  • 50 Books, 50 Covers, two awards, American Institute of Graphic Arts
Certifications
  • Bachelor of Arts, Wesleyan University
  • Bachelor of Fine Arts, California College of the Arts

Work experience

Self employed

May, 2004 — Jul, 2024 (about 20 years)
Since my company was established in 2004, I have worked with dozens of publishing houses and independent authors to create more than 700 striking book jackets. My work has won awards from multiple professional design organizations. I'm a good communicator and a creative, friendly collaborator. Please don't hesitate to reach out with questions, I look forward to hearing about your project!

Ann has 17 reviews

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Conrad W.

Conrad W.

Jun, 2026

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I approached Ann because I adored one of her previous covers, and I wanted that creative mind on my team, even though my novel is in an unrelated genre. The working relationship has been extraordinary. For starters, she insisted on reading my book so she could understand for herself what I was a...
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Ann W.
That is so nice to hear Conrad, thank you. I had a wonderful time getting to know you and the richly drawn characters at the heart of your fabulous book!
Zhiran L.

Zhiran L.

May, 2026

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It was an absolute joy working with Ann. I appreciate her artistry, her craftmanship, her attention to details and most of all, the genuine care she brings to your work. You can truly trust that she will take great care of the project. Throughout the process, I felt that my book was being held wi...
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Ann W.
That is so nice, thank you Zhiran! Your book is WONDERFUL and it was a real pleasure to help you bring the cover to life.
Robert B.

Robert B.

Mar, 2025

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I cannot imagine anyone better to work with on a book cover than Ann Weinstock. Brilliantly creative, smart, supportive, responsive, collaborative, and, frankly, ingenious, she went so far beyond the expectations of our agreement to help a first-time author understand what he was getting into. ...
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Ann W.
That is so incredibly nice to hear, thank you Bob! It was a pleasure helping you navigate the publishing process as a first time author. Exploring ideas for how to convey the essence of your compel...
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Roger L.

Roger L.

May, 2026

Absolutely fantastic, would recommend
Sheila B.

Sheila B.

May, 2026

Totally creative and professional artist, she listens and works from the heart. Ann has been very helpful to me as a first-time author. She offered four options and while they all would have “worked” one was just the correct combination of elements for the manuscript. Many of my beta-readers agr...
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Ann W.
That's so nice to hear, thank you Sheila! Collaborating with you on the cover for your wonderful book was a true pleasure. Your kindness, enthusiasm, and witty nature made the process lots of fun f...
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