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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
Ali
Oxfordshire, Oxford, UK
I'm an enthusiastic and friendly designer/ illustrator with over 20 years in publishing, highly experienced in book design
Genres: Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Young Adult, Fiction, Middle Grade, Children's, and Picture Books.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Stripes Publishing
- Orchard Books
- Penguin Books
Berenice
Cambridge, United Kingdom
Award-winning designer working across print, websites, branding and marketing. Passionate about accessible design.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Anthologies, Classics, Women's Fiction, Writing & Publishing, Short Story, Middle Grade, Children's, Education & Reference, and Children’s Non-Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Cambridge University Press
- Pearson and Penguin
- M&M Communications
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Laura
Bath, United Kingdom
I am an award-winning freelance Senior Book Designer, Illustrator and Artist with 28 years experience in the Publishing industry.
Genres: Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Nature, Non-Fiction, Poetry, Anthologies, Music, Humanities & Social Sciences, Short Story, Education & Reference, and Children’s Non-Fiction.
Work experience:
- Usborne Publishing, Wolverhampton
- Usborne Publishing, London
- Self-employed
Vanessa
London, United Kingdom
🟡 Experienced book designer available for book cover and interior book design/typesetting, specialised in Self Publishing. 🟡
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
Jack
St Austell, Saint Austell, United Kingdom
Book covers and visual story telling is my passion. I enjoy creating characters and worlds in the sci-fi/fantasy genre
Genres: Young Adult, Fiction, Action & Adventure, Historical Fiction, Short Story, Mystery & Crime, Fantasy, Science Fiction, and Thriller & Suspense.
Work experience:
- Land Rovers UK
- Alderac Entertainment Group
- Lone Shark Games
- Self-employed
El
Manchester, United Kingdom
Vibrant, stand-out illustration with a lively style. Perfect for children's books, fashion editorial, and travel genres
Genres: Travel, Non-Fiction, Short Story, Fiction, Education & Reference, Children’s Non-Fiction, and Fashion & Textiles.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
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Jem
London, United Kingdom
I have over 20 years experience in designing bestselling book covers
Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction, Thriller & Suspense, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, and Non-Fiction.
Work experience:
- Simon and Schuster
- Transworld
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
Peter
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Publishing professional with over ten years' experience, specialising in cover design and layout for non-fiction and sport.
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, and Sports & Outdoors.
Work experience:
- Birlinn Ltd, Arena Sport, Polygon
- Self-employed
Edward
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
Paul
Ipswich, UK
Senior Art Editor for Guinness World Records, Art director for Carlton, Art Editor for Quercus, Senior Designer for DK. 28 years experience.
Genres: Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Education & Reference, Health & Wellbeing, Gaming & LitRPG, Fantasy, Fiction, Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, Sports & Outdoors, and Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Guinness World Records
- Quercus Publishing
- Oakley Design Associates
- Carlton Books
- Dorling Kindersley
- Swallow Books
Jamie
Horsham, UK
A super friendly digital artist specialising in fantasy and sci-fi art for book cover work and illustration.
Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Gaming & LitRPG, Fantasy, Epic Fantasy, Middle Grade Fantasy, Children's, Steampunk, Science Fiction, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, and Non-Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- RedBedlam
- Yazino
Jenny
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
I'm an experienced book designer and illustrator. I specialise in all fiction and non-fiction genres from kids books to cook books and more!
Genres: Humor & Comedy, Fiction, Picture Books, Children's, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Health & Wellbeing, Home & Garden, Art, and Humanities & Social Sciences.
Work experience:
- Penguin Random House New Zealand
- Penguin Books New Zealand
- Book Design Ltd (now Smartwork Creative)
- Pearson Education New Zealand
- Self-employed
David
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
Philip
Exeter, UK
Illustrator skilled in both traditional and digital techniques. My work is inspired by vintage illustrations.
Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction, Classics, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, and Fantasy.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
Shio
London, UK
A Japanese illustrator currently based in London, UK Speciality: Illustration for Landscape, Architecture, Cities
Genres: Travel, Non-Fiction, Holiday, Fiction, Calendars, DIY & Crafts, Coming of Age, Chick Lit, Women's Fiction, and Architecture.
Work experience:
- Self-employed





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