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Nick
London, United Kingdom
I am a book cover designer with 20 years experience. I have designed everything from thrillers, crime books and illustrated womens fiction.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Historical Fiction, Mystery & Crime, and Thriller & Suspense.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- HarperCollins
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
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, and Humor & Comedy.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- James Warwood Books
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Vanessa
London, United Kingdom
🟡 Experienced book designer available for book cover and interior book design/typesetting. 🟡
Genres: Romance, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Business & Management, Christian Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, Poetry, Thriller & Suspense, Humor & Comedy, and Self-Help & Self-Improvement.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
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
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
David
Bristol, United Kingdom
Book Production and Project Management. Specialist in high-quality colour / photography / illustrated titles.
Genres: Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Music, Photography, Architecture, Design, Home & Garden, and Travel.
Work experience:
- BBC Books / Ebury Publishing (Penguin Random House)
- Self-employed
- Hodder & Stoughton (Hachette)
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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
Gary
United Kingdom
Graphic designer with first rate image compositing skills. Many years experience in print and digital book design.
Genres: Computers & Internet, Non-Fiction, Music, Humanities & Social Sciences, Engineering, Math & Science, Physics & Chemistry, Mathematics & Statistics, Business & Management, and Technology.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
Jem
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
Lisa
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
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.
Ellie
London, UK
I'm an award-winning children's book designer who has worked with the world's leading publishers. I'd love to help bring your book to life!
Genres: Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Picture Books, Children's, and Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Little Tiger Press
- Priddy Books
- Dorling Kindersley
Olive
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
Georgina
London, UK
Illustrator specialising in ink & watercolour for fiction and non-fiction. Over 15yrs experience, clients include Murdoch, Octopus Books
Genres: Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Non-Fiction, DIY & Crafts, Home & Garden, and Health & Wellbeing.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Portico Designs Ltd
Ruta
Truro, UK
Award-Winning illustrator with a textile design background specialising in decorative floral illustrations with vintage aesthetic.
Genres: Fashion & Textiles, Non-Fiction, Classics, Fiction, Historical Romance, Romance, Antiques & Collectibles, Health & Wellbeing, Nature, Themes & Motifs, and Historical Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
Stephen
Derby, UK
Picture Book Designer & Illustrator specialist in animal character led stories with humour and whimsy. No AI Art. Current avail: Feb 2026
Genres: Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Humor & Comedy, and Middle Grade.
Work experience:
- BCU
- Self-employed
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