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May

May 5 star rating

Chester, UK

I am an illustrator with 5 years of experience I create bright narrative filled pieces of work that will be sure to catch readers eyes.

Genres: LGBTQ Fiction, Fiction, LGBTQ Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Contemporary Romance, Romance, Dark Romance, Young Adult Fantasy, and Young Adult.

Work experience:

  • Lady Longhorn
  • Self-employed
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Emma

Emma 5 star rating

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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Nick

Nick 5 star rating

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
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Nicholas

Nicholas 5 star rating

Cheshire, Chester, UK

I illustrate fun and professional children’s books for authors /self-publishers worldwide. Clients include Princess Marie-Chantal of Greece.

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

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
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Sarah

Sarah 5 star rating

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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Chris

Chris 5 star rating

Dronfield, UK

Versatile illustrator, artist & digital sculptor for all your awesome sci-fi and fantasy art needs.

Genres: Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Fiction, Dystopian, Science Fiction, Military Science Fiction, Post-Apocalyptic, Space Opera, Steampunk, Horror, and Thriller & Suspense.

Work experience:

  • Freelance
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Femke

Femke 5 star rating

Bristol, UK

I’ve been an illustrator since 2008 I work in editorial, publishing and advertising.

Genres: History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Classics, Fiction, Cultural & Ethnic, Historical Fiction, Literary Fiction, Poetry, Steampunk, and Science Fiction.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
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David

David 5 star rating

Grimsby, UK

Illustrator and designer with many years of experience, specializing in the science-fiction and fantasy genres.

Genres: Fantasy, Fiction, Young Adult, Historical Fiction, Comics & Graphic Novels, Science Fiction, Thriller & Suspense, Action & Adventure, and Contemporary Fiction.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
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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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Edward

Edward 5 star rating

Brighton, United Kingdom

Graphic Design professional with over 20 years experience specialising in cover design and illustration.

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Business & Management, Nature, Historical Fiction, Fiction, Thriller & Suspense, Fantasy, and Literary Fiction.

Work experience:

  • Warner Music
  • Penguin Books UK
  • Self-employed
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Matt

Matt 5 star rating

London, UK

Award-winning graphic designer, author and artist with 25+ years experience in cover design, layout, typography and illustration.

Genres: Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Non-Fiction, Design, Photography, Writing & Publishing, Entertainment, Economics, Humanities & Social Sciences, and Political Science & Current Affairs.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • Tate
  • The Guardian
  • AGM
  • APN New Zealand
  • The Independent
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Finn

Finn 5 star rating

Worthing, UK

Award winning designer with over twenty years experience. Produced covers for Penguin, Faber, Vintage, Folio Society and more.

Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Classics, Espionage, Thriller & Suspense, Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Psychological Thriller, Poetry, Middle Grade Fantasy, and Children's.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
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Gus

Gus 5 star rating

Frome, UK

Illustrator based in the South West who loves to make bold, playful and colourful full of characters.

Genres: Earth, Space, & Environmental Sciences, Math & Science, Non-Fiction, Physics & Chemistry, Children’s Non-Fiction, Education & Reference, Mathematics & Statistics, and ELT.

Work experience:

  • Dorling Kindersley
  • Self-employed
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Alissa

Alissa 5 star rating

Bristol, UK

Illustrator specialising in vibrant covers for adult & children's fiction/non-fiction. Bloomsbury Publishing, The Guardian, The WSJ

Genres: Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Classics, Contemporary Fiction, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Contemporary Romance, and Romance.

Work experience:

  • Neo Creative
  • Self-employed
  • Virtue / Vice DACH
  • Strukt Vienna
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Stella

Stella 5 star rating

Edinburgh, UK

Whimsical, feathery and playful illustrator with a traditional flavour. Specialized in children's books, animals and starry skies.

Genres: Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Middle Grade, Nature, Poetry, and Middle Grade Fantasy.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
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Sanya

Sanya 5 star rating

London, UK

Book designer and illustrator with 7+ yrs in publishing. I specialise in books on art, culture, history, nature, philosophy & mythology.

Genres: Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, History, Children’s Non-Fiction, Philosophy, Education & Reference, Earth, Space, & Environmental Sciences, Math & Science, Nature, and Comics Non-Fiction.

Work experience:

  • Dorling Kindersley, London
  • Dorling Kindersley, India
  • Batsford Books
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Zoe

Zoe 5 star rating

Cheshire, Chester, UK

I'm a Friendly and professional Children's Book Illustrator. I create sweet and whimsical illustrations which have a timeless charm.

Genres: Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Middle Grade, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Nature, and Parenting & Families.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
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