Florian Garbay

Florian Garbay – Designer

Middle-grade series specialist offering a simple and pleasant experience aligned with your wishes and market needs.

Overview

I am Florian, a French graphic designer, geek, and illustrator who likes to create original book covers that get young readers excited about reading.

I've been working in children's publishing for 5 years and have around thirty publications with self-published authors.

I love working with beginners because designing a cover for your book is an important step in the future of your business. Unfortunately, it's the only stage that requires you to work with someone. When you spend months writing a project, it can be frustrating and intimidating.

That's why I offer a pleasant and reassuring creative experience that leaves you in control of your project. You remain the captain!

Before we sign the quote, we exchange ideas and clearly define what your book cover will look like.

If you don't know what you want or are unsure that your idea is suitable for the market, don't worry! I can give you advice.

Once the collaboration begins, I won't limit the number of feedback requests you can make and I'll be in touch regularly to let you know how I'm getting on.

Once the project is finished, I'll give you all the files you need to publish your book.

I hope I've answered most of your questions. To get more information, send me a message! It's free!

I can't wait to hear about your story!

Florian
Services
Fiction
Action & Adventure Fantasy Horror Middle Grade Middle Grade Fantasy
Languages
English
Certifications
  • License

Work experience

ESAA Aquitaine and E-artsup Bordeaux

Sep, 2017 — Jul, 2020 (almost 3 years)

I teach academic drawing, inking, perspective, rough drawing technic for interior design and digital colorisation.

Self-employed

May, 2017 — Present

I worked on various projects like:
- Character concept art for video game industry
- Background concepts and illustrations for video game industry
- Music band covers
- Children book cover and interior illustration
- Various other illustration jobs

French Ministry for Internal Affairs

Jun, 2012 — Sep, 2017 (over 5 years)

I spent years designing and printing marketing pictures.

Portfolio

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Up Against Mooneye

Høst, Mikkel

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Dragon Canyon: Level 1: Fire of Four

Kristin Glasbergen

Sorrel wants to run around like the other kids, but a foot deformity -- and her hovering mom -- just won’t let her. The only place she feels free is in Dragon Canyon -- a video game where she ... read more
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Esme Zur: And The I Of The Age

Estabrook, L. A.

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What is the Fantastical Contraption? What secrets does it hold inside? And what about it convinced the Queen to abduct Annabel Pickering’s parents? Thirteen-year-old Annabel Pickering loves he... read more
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STOP! ROBOT!

Anson, Gaz

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Eternal Seas (The Relic Hunters Book 1)

Rees, Lexi

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THE EERIE BROTHERS and THE WITCHES OF AUTUMN

Higdon, Sheldon

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The Final Ingredient: A Creeptown Horror

Charles, Scott

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Eternal Seas (The Relic Hunters)

Rees, Lexi

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Impostor Mode

Charles, Scott

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Florian has 28 reviews

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Rafique S.

Rafique S.

Nov, 2024

I could not have asked for a better cover artist! Florian demonstrated exceptional professionalism and transparency even before the official start of our collaboration. He spent considerable time and effort to understand my vision while taking the initiative to make suggestions and revisions when needed. He is approachable and proactive. His experience and expertise in cover design were invalua...
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E. M. D.

E. M. D.

Nov, 2024

Working with Florian was in all regards a five-star experience. His skill, creativity, attention to detail, and responsiveness to feedback all shine through in the final product. To anyone considering collaborating with him, I would highly recommend leaning into the feedback process throughout the images' multiple iterations: let your artsy side take over, get specific with what you want and wh...
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Gloria B.

Gloria B.

Oct, 2024

Florian Garbay is a consummate professional. I was lucky to hit ‘gold’ when I chose to collaborate with him on the cover of the first book in my children’s middle-grade adventure series. Florian takes your work seriously and has a wonderfully creative and imaginative mind. His illustration skills are great. We started with Florian sending me a black and white version of his ideas. We procee...
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Gaius A.

Gaius A.

Sep, 2024

Florian was fantastic to work with. I was blown away not only by the finished product, but also by his approach. He is a very clear communicator, sending me updates regularly and letting me know as soon as possible about any delays. I asked for quite a few changes, which put us behind schedule, and Florian was very gracious and up front about the impact on the timeline. He took such care with m...
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Rachel D.

Rachel D.

Nov, 2023

Florian is extremely patient and willing to help you talk through the ideas you have to find the best one for your book. His speedy responses and the speed of his work is wonderful, ensuring a project can be finished promptly.

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