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Sandra

Sandra 5 star rating

London, United Kingdom

I am book designer with 15 years of experience creating covers and interiors for non-fiction and illustrated books.

Genres: Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, History, Political Science & Current Affairs, LGBTQ Non-Fiction, Photography, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, and Design.

Work experience:

  • McGill-Queens University Press
  • Wilfrid Laurier University Press
  • University of Toronto Press
  • Pearson Canada
  • University of Minnesota Press
  • British Library
  • Princeton University Press
  • Reaktion Books
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Patrick

Patrick 5 star rating

Brighton, United Kingdom

With 30 years experience designing covers for the UK's top publishing houses, I also art direct, illustrate and do hand lettering for covers

Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Action & Adventure, Historical Fiction, Fantasy, Thriller & Suspense, Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Historical Mysteries, and Science Fiction.

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Alison

Alison 5 star rating

London, United Kingdom

A Designer and Art Director with over 30 years experience in Music and Publishing.

Genres: Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Home & Garden, Music, Entertainment, Middle Grade, Design, Photography, and Architecture.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • Carlton Publishing Group
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Berenice

Berenice 5 star rating

Cambridge, United Kingdom

Award-winning book designer with an MA in Graphic Design & Typography. I bring your words to life with design tailored to your readers.

Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Anthologies, Classics, Women's Fiction, Writing & Publishing, Non-Fiction, and Short Story.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • Cambridge University Press
  • Pearson and Penguin
  • M&M Communications
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Jem

Jem 5 star rating

London, United Kingdom

I have over 20 years experience in designing bestselling book covers

Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Literary Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Action & Adventure, Chick Lit, Women's Fiction, Espionage, Thriller & Suspense, and Sports & Outdoors.

Work experience:

  • Simon and Schuster
  • Transworld
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Allan

Allan 5 star rating

London, UK

I manage a small design studio in central London. Publishing services include book design, project management and art direction.

Genres: Architecture, Non-Fiction, Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Religion & Spirituality, Parenting & Families, and Design.

Work experience:

  • Duncan Baird Publishing
  • Smith and Gilmour
  • Self-employed
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Daniela

Daniela 5 star rating

London, UK

Hello, I am a creative Designer with more than 10 years of freelance experience working from London to the publishing market worldwide.

Genres: Action & Adventure, Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Fantasy, Historical Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Young Adult, Historical Romance, Romance, and Science Fiction.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
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Michelle

Michelle 5 star rating

Coatbridge, UK

Graphic designer with 20+ years experience, loves print and typography. Excited to work with authors to create professional book designs!

Genres: History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Education & Reference, Agriculture, Children’s Non-Fiction, Sociology, Math & Science, and Nature.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
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Olive

Olive 5 star rating

London, UK

Experienced Illustrator and Designer, Specialising in Commercial Fiction, Fantasy, YA , and Mystery.

Genres: Classics, Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Music, Humanities & Social Sciences, and Non-Fiction.

Work experience:

  • Artist Studio London
  • Print Studio
  • Self-employed
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Lisa

Lisa 5 star rating

London, UK

Expert book designer, art director, and illustrator crafting covers and layouts that bring your book to life. Make your story stand out!

Genres: Anthologies, Fiction, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Entertainment, True Crime, Education & Reference, History, and Humanities & Social Sciences.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • DK Publishing, Penguin Random House
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Andy

Andy 5 star rating

Oxford, UK

Experienced, versatile book designer for fiction & non-fiction covers and interiors. Clients include Macmillan, OUP, Pearson & Scholastic.

Genres: Education & Reference, Non-Fiction, Philosophy, Humanities & Social Sciences, Psychology, Life Sciences, Math & Science, Medicine, Nursing, & Dentistry, Mystery & Crime, Fiction, Psychological Thriller, Thriller & Suspense, and Young Adult.

Work experience:

  • Macmillan
  • Self-employed
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Andy

Andy 5 star rating

Brighton, United Kingdom

An illustrator of children's picture books, Young Adult books and book covers. A humorous style with expressive characters.

Genres: Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Action & Adventure, Fantasy, Humor & Comedy, and Young Adult.

Work experience:

  • Minds eye productions
  • Artworld
  • Climax
  • Beyond Reality Games
  • Self-employed
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Martina

Martina 5 star rating

London, UK

A designer by day and illustrator by night. Passionate about art, books and bringing stories to life.

Genres: Contemporary Romance, Romance, Fiction, New Adult, Young Adult, Classics, Magical Realism, Literary Fiction, Poetry, Themes & Motifs, Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, and Non-Fiction.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
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Nathan

Nathan 5 star rating

Sheffield, UK

Professional book designer with a wealth of design, typesetting and production knowledge. Together, we'll make your book exceptional.

Genres: Nature, Non-Fiction, Photography, Sports & Outdoors, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Biographies & Memoirs, and Travel.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • Vertebrate Publishing
  • Deepblue
  • Cybertechnics Limited
  • Bodymatters Health & Fitness Limited
  • Grafiqué Communication Limited
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Nicola

Nicola 5 star rating

Southport, UK

Children's picture book illustrator and designer with a love for classical and whimsical designs through watercolour textures.

Genres: Picture Books, Children's, and Fiction.

Work experience:

  • TryHackMe
  • IncSub
  • Self-employed
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Leah

Leah 5 star rating

London, UK

Book Designer and Illustrator with experience working with publishers such as Harper Collins and Random House and love for literature!

Genres: Women's Fiction, Fiction, Thriller & Suspense, Romance, Short Story, Historical Fiction, Young Adult Fantasy, and Young Adult.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • Marmalade London
  • 20Ten Creative Ltd
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Tom

Tom 5 star rating

Liverpool, UK

I'm a freelance artist and illustrator based near Liverpool, UK. I specialise in whimsical, fantastical and retro-futuristic art.

Genres: Gaming & LitRPG, Fantasy, Fiction, Middle Grade, Children's, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Epic Fantasy, Steampunk, Science Fiction, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Young Adult Fantasy, and Young Adult.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
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