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Hokyoung 5 star rating

New York, United States

I am an illustrator interested in making images with strong moods and narratives.

Genres: Action & Adventure, Fiction, Classics, Mystery & Crime, Dystopian, Science Fiction, Fantasy, Historical Fiction, LGBTQ Fiction, Literary Fiction, and Short Story.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed

David 5 star rating

New York, United States

Exceedingly detail oriented and organized, with strong collaborative and interpersonal skills; highly dedicated, and reliable.

Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Historical Fiction, Psychology, True Crime, and Thriller & Suspense.

Work experience:

  • Sterling Publishing
  • Simon and Schuster
  • Self-employed
  • Skyhorse Publishing

Mary Ann 5 star rating

New York, United States

With 20+ yrs experience in fiction, rom-com, wellness and career guides, my clients include Simon and Schuster and PenguinRandomHouse.

Genres: Career Guides, Non-Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, Contemporary Romance, Romance, Fiction, Chick Lit, Women's Fiction, and Self-Help & Self-Improvement.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • Penguin Random House

Aimee 5 star rating

New York, NY, USA

An art director & book designer with 10+ years of professional publishing experience in nonfiction for all ages & MG/YA fiction.

Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, Parenting & Families, Young Adult, LGBTQ Non-Fiction, Education & Reference, and Inspirational.

Work experience:

  • Penguin Random House

Katrina 5 star rating

New York, NY, USA

I'm a Children's Book Illustrator that excels at making colorful, whimsical art & will work with you to create a truly unique picture book.

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

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • A Fresh Bunch Agency
  • Palmetto Publishing

Marci 5 star rating

New York, NY, USA

I have been working in the children’s publishing industry as an Art Director for over twenty years.

Genres: Young Adult, Fiction, Middle Grade, Children's, Middle Grade Fantasy, Picture Books, Chick Lit, Women's Fiction, Comics & Graphic Novels, and Romance.

Work experience:

  • Disney Publishing Worldwide
  • Self-employed

Sarah 5 star rating

New York, NY, USA

Experienced book designer specializing in non-fiction. Passionate about clear, compelling layouts, typography, and cover design.

Genres: Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Non-Fiction, DIY & Crafts, Home & Garden, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Sex & Relationships, Parenting & Families, and Health & Wellbeing.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • Workman Publishing
  • The Experiment Publishing
  • Random House

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Angela 5 star rating

New York, NY, USA

My work is very detailed oriented, i like to focus on illustrations made with lines and textures. I can work both realistically and stylized

Genres: Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Classics, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Nature, Humanities & Social Sciences, Math & Science, New Age, and Fantasy.

Work experience:

  • Fashion Institute of Technology
  • Self-employed

Hanna 5 star rating

New York, NY, USA

I am a graphic designer and freelance art director passionate about all things print. Let's work together!

Genres: Design, Non-Fiction, Fashion & Textiles, Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, Home & Garden, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Architecture, LGBTQ Non-Fiction, and Photography.

Work experience:

  • Elle Magazine
  • Interior Design Magazine
  • Ujima Blues Foundation—The Lowdown Magazine
  • Basis Technology
  • Honest Projects
  • Counterpoint Magazine (Wellesley College)
  • Delish Magazine
  • Abrams Books

Marina 5 star rating

New York, NY, USA

I am an award-winning designer/art director with over 20 years experience in helping authors bring their vision to life.

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Psychology, Humanities & Social Sciences, Economics, History, Magical Realism, Literary Fiction, and Fiction.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • Amazon
  • Melville House
  • Elle Decor

Annemieke 5 star rating

Seattle, WA, United States

Hi! I'm a cover designer with 10 years of experience, specializing in YA fiction. Clients include HarperCollins and Galison/Mudpuppy.

Genres: Young Adult, Fiction, Architecture, Non-Fiction, Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, Design, Literary Fiction, Women's Fiction, and Self-Help & Self-Improvement.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed

Rachel 5 star rating

New York, United States

I'm a freelance book interior designer and typesetter with years of experience in the publishing industry.

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Health & Wellbeing, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Religion & Spirituality, Mystery & Crime, Fiction, Fantasy, and Self-Help & Self-Improvement.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • Bantam-Dell Publishing Group

David 5 star rating

Guilford, United States

I believe that book cover design has the power to crystalize and elevate the author's intent and expression.

Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Action & Adventure, Poetry, Historical Fiction, Cultural & Ethnic, and Inspirational.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed

John 5 star rating

New York, NY, USA

I’m an experienced graphic designer specializing in book covers with thousands of covers published. I design for high visual impact.

Genres: Classics, Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Science Fiction, Children's, Action & Adventure, Architecture, Non-Fiction, DIY & Crafts, and Humanities & Social Sciences.

Work experience:

  • Dover Publications

Marta 5 star rating

New York City, NY, USA

Graphic artist & animator in NYC. I work in TV and film, but my love for books brought me here.

Genres: Comics & Graphic Novels, Fiction, Women's Fiction, Entertainment, and Non-Fiction.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed

Zach 5 star rating

New York, NY, USA

I design bold, striking covers for adult fiction and nonfiction titles across a wide range of genres. Send me a message and say hi!

Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Entertainment, Non-Fiction, Magical Realism, Literary Fiction, Humanities & Social Sciences, and Action & Adventure.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • Abrams Books

Katie 5 star rating

New York, NY, USA

I'm an NYC-based graphic designer and photographer passionate about editorial and book design. Let's make a beautiful piece together!

Genres: Photography, Non-Fiction, Humanities & Social Sciences, Poetry, Fiction, Design, Comics Non-Fiction, Architecture, Calendars, and Fashion & Textiles.

Work experience:

  • Point Five
  • Sarankco: Creative Studio
  • Garden & Gun Magazine
  • Self-employed

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