Euan Monaghan

Euan Monaghan – Designer

Specialised in fiction and memoir, I work both directly with authors and with publishers like Melville House and Edinburgh University Press.

Overview

I am a British book designer based in the Netherlands. Since 2011, I have worked with a diverse group of publishers—including Melville House, World Editions, Zuleika, Edinburgh University Press, Hallmark Publishing, Freedom Press, and the literacy charity First Story—as well as many independent authors.

I design both the insides and the covers of books, across print and ebook formats.

The covers I design are driven by clear typography and strong imagery. In the modern publishing landscape, each book needs to work equally well as a thumbnail on Amazon as on the shelves of your favourite bookstore. Research is one of my favourite parts of the whole process, so if your cover needs to fit the look of a particular genre, you can be sure it will do so, while at the same time standing out in all the right ways.

When designing inside pages, my focus is on clarity and readability. These qualities turn on the smallest of details, from the font used for page numbers to the letter spacing of small caps. Many of these details are received subconsciously by your readers—the book will simply feel good to read.

Each book I design employs styles throughout. This, together with my detail-oriented, efficient workflow means that all books designed for print can be smoothly converted into beautiful, flexible ebooks.

I am a member of the Graphics Union. In addition to my day-to-day book design work, I run Structo, a Stack Award-nominated literary magazine and its book-publishing arm, Structo Press.

👉 Please note that I do not offer: production management, social media cover photos, social media adverts (Facebook, Instagram, etc.), or animation/book trailer services.

Services
Non-Fiction
Biographies & Memoirs Humanities & Social Sciences
Fiction
Fantasy LGBTQ Fiction Literary Fiction Poetry Science Fiction Short Story
Languages
English

Work experience

Self-employed

May, 2011 — Present
Designing and typesetting books for various freelance publishing clients—including Melville House, Hallmark Publishing, Hodder, and Zuleika—as well as for First Story, a literacy charity serving low-income communities in the ᴜᴋ.

Structo Press

Jul, 2008 — Present
Overall responsibility for the design and art direction of this three-time Stack Award-nominated literary magazine and small press.

Portfolio

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The Posthumous Memoirs of Brás Cubas

Machado de Assis, Joaquim Maria

Bras Cubas Press

Cover Design Typography Book Interior Design
Vicious

Gomez, Jeff

Cover Design
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Enough.: Seeking less in a world of more.

Douglas, Jon

Cover Design
Cover Design
Cover Design Typography Book Interior Design
Cover Design
Wolfskin

Lara Moreno

Cover Design Illustration Typography Book Interior Design
Cover Design Illustration Typography Book Interior Design
Cover Design Typography Book Interior Design
Cover Design Typography Book Interior Design
Book Interior Design
Abyss

Quintana, Pilar

Book Interior Design
Book Interior Design
Cover Design Book Interior Design
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Unspoken

Amoah, Abena

Cover Design Typography Book Interior Design
Cover Design Typography Book Interior Design
Cover Design Typography Book Interior Design
Invisible

Fraser, Andrew

Cover Design Typography Book Interior Design

Euan has 248 reviews

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S. C.

S. C.

Jul, 2025

Euan is exceptional. Meticulous, talented, kind, patient and an absolute pleasure to work with. The work he has produced for me has been outstanding every single time. I highly recommend Euan!
GARY R.

GARY R.

Jul, 2025

It has been a pleasure working with Euan. He has been very helpful in the way he presented suggestions and corrections. With luck, I'll be working with him again.
Adam M.

Adam M.

Jul, 2025

Working with Euan was an excellent experience. He handled the formatting of my book for print, ensuring everything met the required specifications. He was responsive, detail-oriented, and generous with his time, answering all my questions and going above and beyond to deliver high-quality results...
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Robert P.

Robert P.

Jul, 2025

This is my fourth time working with Euan—so my endorsement is far from lip service. I can confidently say that working with him is one of the most pleasant and seamless collaborative experiences you’ll have. He’s clear, engaged, thoughtful, willing to accommodate your vision and needs—and extra...
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Ladd M.

Ladd M.

Jun, 2025

Working with Euan on the cover design for Theory Markspurn has been an absolute pleasure. From the very beginning, he brought a thoughtful, collaborative spirit to the project and immediately grasped the tone and atmosphere I was hoping to convey. His eye for detail, sensitivity to the story’s th...
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