17+ Best Book Designers for Hire near Oxford

Lucy

Oxford, UK

Over 25 years designing educational and academic books, poetry and fiction at Weidenfeld, HarperCollins, Oxford University Press

Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Poetry, Education & Reference, Non-Fiction, ELT, and Biographies & Memoirs.

Work experience:

Routledge & Kegan Paul
Weidenfeld & Nicolson Ltd
HarperCollins Publishers
Oxford University Press
Freelance

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Patrick

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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Heather

London, United Kingdom

Helping you negotiate the complex world of book production, turning your creative vision into a commercial reality.

Genres: Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, and Non-Fiction.

Work experience:

Harper Collins
Penguin Publishing

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Libby

Oxford, UK

A creative, reliable cover designer, here to help your project be the best it can be, with over 10 years non-fiction publishing experience.

Genres: Education & Reference, Non-Fiction, Physics & Chemistry, Math & Science, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Law, Political Science & Current Affairs, and Mathematics & Statistics.

Work experience:

Oxford University Press
Self-employed

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James

Chester, United Kingdom

Simple, but fun pencil and pen illustrator. I love middle grade, chapter books, and non-fiction for kids and adults.

Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Middle Grade Fantasy, Business & Management, Health & Wellbeing, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Epic Fantasy, and Fantasy.

Work experience:

Self-employed
James Warwood Books

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Kate

Oxford, UK

Illustrator crafting intricate, nature-infused imagery with hand-drawn linework, ink washes & textures for poetry, fiction & non-fiction.

Genres: Anthologies, Fiction, Literary Fiction, Poetry, Inspirational, Non-Fiction, Historical Fiction, Psychology, and Humanities & Social Sciences.

Work experience:

Self-employed
Greenhouse Communications
Kineo

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Louise

England, United Kingdom

Hello, I am an Illustrator living & working in Somerset. My style is honest, inviting & brings the everyday to life.

Genres: Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Non-Fiction, Poetry, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Classics, Home & Garden, Weddings, Short Story, and Fashion & Textiles.

Work experience:

Ernest Journal - Tina Smith, Jo Keeling
Author Andrew Sutton
The Hunterian Museum & Glasgow University
Curator of 'Museum of memory', Kate McStraw,
Tina Smith, Dan Linstead -Immediate Media
Pretty Nostalgic
Another Escape
Upper Hand Press. (William Cass, Author & Ann Starr, Publisher)
Marbella Club Hotel & Smokes Creative

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Sarah

England, United Kingdom

Specialist children's book illustrator and designer, creating beautiful and engaging books and content.

Genres: Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Picture Books, Children's, and Fiction.

Work experience:

Self-employed
Pearson Education
John Brown Media
Redan Publishing

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Andy

Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

Over 25 years in publishing design, specialising in non-fiction titles. I spent 15 years as a senior designer at Oxford University Press.

Genres: Business & Management, Non-Fiction, Political Science & Current Affairs, Humanities & Social Sciences, Sports & Outdoors, History, Law, Economics, Parenting & Families, and Education & Reference.

Work experience:

Oxford University Press
Meaden Creative

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Adam

Stansted Mountfitchet, United Kingdom

Experienced and creative book cover designer specialising in non-fiction trade and educational titles.

Genres: Business & Management, Non-Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, Political Science & Current Affairs, Humanities & Social Sciences, Psychology, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Parenting & Families, and Economics.

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Catherine

Knebworth, United Kingdom

Making books beautifully easy to read. Design + production services from edited script to print-ready + digital files for indie authors.

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Historical Fiction, Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Parenting & Families, Thriller & Suspense, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, and Business & Management.

Work experience:

Able Publishing
Robert Hale Ltd
DK
Self-employed

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Emma

London, United Kingdom

A freelance book cover designer with over 20 years of experience working across a wide variety of imprints at HarperCollins and LittleBrown.

Genres: Romance, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Action & Adventure, Historical Fiction, Classics, Women's Fiction, Mystery & Crime, and Thriller & Suspense.

Work experience:

Little Brown
HarperCollins

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Steve

Oxford, UK

I've enjoyed creating MG, educational and fiction books for 30+ years. Let's make a book for children, adults, parents & teachers will love!

Genres: Action & Adventure, Fiction, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Middle Grade, Children's, Education & Reference, Picture Books, and Entertainment.

Work experience:

Self-employed
Capstone Publishers
Oxford University Press

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Jason

Hassocks, United Kingdom

Book jacket design designer with over twenty years experience in the industry.

Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Business & Management, Non-Fiction, Political Science & Current Affairs, Humanities & Social Sciences, Philosophy, Mystery & Crime, Thriller & Suspense, and Technology.

Work experience:

Self-employed

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Alison

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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Mark

England, United Kingdom

I am a freelance book production manager and publisher with over 35 years experience, specialising in illustrated art books.

Genres: Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, History, Nature, Home & Garden, Music, Writing & Publishing, Sports & Outdoors, Design, Photography, and Architecture.

Work experience:

Self-employed
Quintessence Editions (Quarto Group)
Mitchell Beazley
Phaidon Press

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Scott

London, United Kingdom

I am a Graphic Designer specialising in book cover design and artwork, with over 25 years design experience bringing book covers to life.

Genres: Business & Management, Non-Fiction, Computers & Internet, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Design, Economics, Humanities & Social Sciences, ELT, Health & Wellbeing, and Geography.

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