Anna Perotti

Anna Perotti – Designer

Award-winning book and cover designer, specialising in lifestyle, cooking, art and travel. My style is contemporary, clean and fresh.

Overview

With 20+ years in book design for top publishers like Thames & Hudson, I've crafted bestsellers in art, photography, cooking, and lifestyle. I worked with icons like Germaine Greer on "The Boy" and created hits like "Modernists & Mavericks." Recent projects include Barbara Hepworth: Art & Life, "Living Wild," and "The Iconic American House."

My approach is all about understanding your vision. I work closely with clients to really grasp their briefs, ensuring we start with high-quality material. I then bring this vision to life with fresh, contemporary layouts for both picture and text-led books. Each project is a unique opportunity to craft custom books and covers that meet top publisher standards, a testament to your unique voice. Using my typography and image editing skills, I start with sample pages and, once approved, complete the book. With my extensive experience in proofreading and file prep, I ensure the final files are perfect for print and ebooks.

While living in Singapore for a few years, I freelanced for publishers in Asia and the US. It was a crash course in understanding different markets and mastering remote teamwork. I learned firsthand the importance of clear communication and tailoring designs to meet client needs. Communication and market savvy are vital ingredients for creating killer books and covers.

I can't wait to start a new project with you!

Services
Non-Fiction
Art Children’s Non-Fiction Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits Design Home & Garden Photography Travel
Languages
English
Awards
  • British Book Design and Production Awards for Book of the Year

Work experience

Self-employed

Jan, 2010 — Present
Hey There, I create book covers and illustrated books for well-known publishers like Thames and Hudson, Bloomsbury, and Tuttle. My focus is on delivering top-notch books and covers. These are the main services I offer: • Complete book packaging tailored to your brief • Original layouts for interiors and covers • Printing books in the Far East: the hub of low-cost, high-quality book production, with established connections to ensure seamless execution • Proficient picture research, sourcing images from photographers and online agencies to effectively convey your message to the market. • Providing mockups for social media and website use: enhancing your online presence with engaging visuals of your projects for marketing • Expertise in ebook design • Preparing final files for print and ebooks

Thames & Hudson Ltd, London

Nov, 1998 — Dec, 2009 (about 11 years)
I worked 11 years for the leading art publisher Thames & Hudson, collaborating with photographers, artists and writers to design numerous and varied titles which have received recognition for their originality and imagination. Every project required: • picture editing, • layout and cover design using Indesign, Photoshop and Illustrator • preparing artwork • checking proofs and leasing with foreign publishers for co-editions My role covered project management, book production, and commissioning titles.

Portfolio

Living Wild: New Beginnings in the Great Outdoors

Maclennan, Joanna

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Boomers Booming: How to Thrive After Sixty Five and Have Good Sex

H Frances Reaves Esq.

Oceansound Publshing

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Ronald Moody: Sculpting Life

Sowinski, Ego Ahaiwe

Thames & Hudson

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The Foraged Home

Maclennan, Oliver

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Nautical Chic

Buchart, Amber Jane

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New Nordic Design

Gundtoft, Dorothea

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Lee Miller in Fashion

Becky E. Conekin

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Anna has 14 reviews

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Martin K.

Martin K.

Feb, 2025

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It was a great pleasure working with Anna. I was attracted to her designs by their thoughtfulness, balance and versatility -- and she was even better than I expected. My project was a combination of biography and meditation on wellness, including some recipes; she handled all with great designs, ...
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Anna P.
Thank you so much for such a lovely review! I really loved working on your book—it was inspiring and moving—and I was so pleased you went with my favourite cover design! It was a real pleasure coll...
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Mia R.

Mia R.

Dec, 2024

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Anna did an amazing job designing my book and helped me with any questions or concerns I had during the process. I would 10/10 recommend her to any other authors and hope to work together again soon!
Anna P.
Thank you so much! I’m really glad you’re happy with the book, and it was a pleasure working with you too. I’d love to work together again sometime—best of luck with your book!
David S.

David S.

Mar, 2024

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Anna has been an amazing partner in bringing my manuscript to life. She has been super helpful in working through updates, posing questions, brainstorming on specific ideas, etc. I would recommend her work to anyone looking for comprehensive support in bringing a project to life.
Amber B.

Amber B.

Jun, 2025

Anna was a pleasure to work with. She was so receptive to my vision for my project and created the interior of my book exactly how I was hoping it would look. I made some pretty significant edits after she had completed the first draft and she was willing to take the extra time to go through and...
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bren K.

bren K.

May, 2025

Working with Anna Perotti on the BACKBONE book was nothing short of a creative miracle. She came into my life like a guardian angel—gracious, brilliant, and with the kind of insight that can’t be taught. When I learned she had been the senior designer for Thames & Hudson, one of the most revered ...
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Anna P.
Hey Bren, I’ve only just had the chance to sit and properly read your review—thank you doesn’t even come close. What you wrote means the world to me. This collaboration has been such a source of j...
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