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Ashley
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Portland, ME, United States
I'm an art director, graphic designer and illustrator that loves book design, typography and the interplay of graphics and text.
Genres: Romance, Fiction, Picture Books, Children's, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Nature, Home & Garden, Middle Grade, Education & Reference, and Middle Grade Fantasy.
Work experience:
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Macmillan Children's Books
- Sellers Publishing, Inc.
Kim
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Austin, United States
Experienced book designer/compositor specializing in photography, allied health, technology, academic, and other non-fiction.
Genres: Computers & Internet, Non-Fiction, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Health & Wellbeing, Medicine, Nursing, & Dentistry, Math & Science, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Photography, DIY & Crafts, and Education & Reference.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Pearson Education
- BuildNet, Inc.
Phoebe
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Los Angeles, CA, USA
California-based illustrator specializing picture books and cover art, with a decade of experience for publishers including Penguin Books.
Genres: Children's, Fiction, Short Story, Social & Family Issues, Young Adult, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Education & Reference, Biographies & Memoirs, and Nature.
Work experience:
- Phoebe Morris Studio
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Roberta
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Memphis, TN, USA
I provide cover-to-cover design services for all types of books—specializing in children’s books, novels, memoirs and curriculum.
Genres: Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Education & Reference, Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Anthologies, Poetry, Biographies & Memoirs, Math & Science, and Self-Help & Self-Improvement.
Work experience:
- Center for the Collaborative Classroom
- Self-employed
Shelby
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Gorham, ME, USA
Experienced graphic designer helping authors bring their creative ideas to life.
Genres: Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Non-Fiction, Education & Reference, Children’s Non-Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, and Health & Wellbeing.
Work experience:
- Cider Mill Press
- Wayside Publishing
- Self-employed
Mike
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Noblesville, IN, USA
I am an award-winning designer with decades of experience in creating covers and packaging for books, including 21 years at Wiley.
Genres: Computers & Internet, Non-Fiction, Education & Reference, Math & Science, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Technology, Photography, and Comics Non-Fiction.
Work experience:
- Wiley
- Self-employed
Danielle
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Penn Valley, United States
I am a book designer and production artist. Current clients include Pearson, Callisto Media, No Starch Press, ISTE, and Rosenfeld Media.
Genres: Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Non-Fiction, Education & Reference, and Photography.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
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Dana
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Los Angeles, CA, USA
Art Director and Graphic Designer who brings over 20 years of experience within the editorial and publication sectors.
Genres: Political Science & Current Affairs, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Sociology, Music, Education & Reference, Anthologies, Fiction, Classics, Science Fiction, and Poetry.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
Vita
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Dover, NH, USA
Book designer (covers, interiors) • Typesetter • Illustrator • Art Director • Graphic Designer • obsessed with food, dogs, and yoga.
Genres: Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Education & Reference, Picture Books, Children's, and Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Heinemann Publishing, a division of Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
- Kleinfeld Paper
- Momenta
Caerus
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Saratoga Springs, NY, USA
700+ books designed. I get entrepreneurs from manuscript to career with research-first design to get your book in the right hands.
Genres: Thriller & Suspense, Fiction, Mystery & Crime, LGBTQ Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Business & Management, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Education & Reference, and Biographies & Memoirs.
Work experience:
- Raventide Books
- Self-employed
Cathy
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Fort Collins, Colorado, USA
Award winning illustrator passionate about nature, science and the environment. I create picture books that encourage life long readers.
Genres: Nature, Non-Fiction, Historical Fiction, Fiction, Education & Reference, Picture Books, Children's, Children’s Non-Fiction, Home & Garden, Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, and Middle Grade.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
Shannon
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New York, NY, USA
Thoughtful designer with 6 years experience in kids' nonfiction at National Geographic, with cover + interior work in art, poetry, and more.
Genres: Poetry, Fiction, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Education & Reference, Middle Grade, Children's, Picture Books, Anthologies, Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, and Nature.
Work experience:
- National Geographic Partners
- Self-employed
- American University
- American University Museum at the Katzen Arts Center
- Current
Michael
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Arlington, MA, USA
In the last 25 years, I've designed thousands of books (mainly in K-12 and higher-ed publishing). I'd love to help with your next project!
Genres: Education & Reference, Non-Fiction, Earth, Space, & Environmental Sciences, Math & Science, Engineering & Materials Science, Finance & Accounting, Life Sciences, Health & Wellbeing, Economics, Humanities & Social Sciences, and Law.
Work experience:
- Ascend Learning / Jones and Bartlett Learning
- Pearson Education
YoungJu
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Vienna, VA, USA
Award winning designer. I design children's picture books, children's book covers, and anthologies.
Genres: Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Middle Grade, Anthologies, Education & Reference, Non-Fiction, Inspirational, and Parenting & Families.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Gelsinger Licensing Group, Inc
- American Greetings
- Working Class Studio
Brook
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Winston-Salem, NC, USA
Over 6 years experience as a Senior Designer creating compelling book covers and interior designs. Certified book nerd to boot.
Genres: Nature, Non-Fiction, Education & Reference, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, and Travel.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Universal Companies
- Gryphon House Books
Amanda
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Honesdale, PA, USA
Creative and collaborative senior book designer with nearly 15 years in children's publishing. Skilled from concept to print-ready files.
Genres: Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, and Education & Reference.
Work experience:
- Highlights for Children
Mike
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Walnut, CA, USA
Freelance Illustrator specializing in children’s books and character design who loves to tell stories that will make you laugh!
Genres: Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Humor & Comedy, Action & Adventure, Comics & Graphic Novels, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Comics Non-Fiction, and Education & Reference.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Walter Foster
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