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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

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

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

Carlos 5 star rating

Haiku-Pauwela, HI, USA

Award-winning Book cover designer with experience on 100s of titles, including many national bestsellers

Genres: Humor & Comedy, Fiction, Short Story, Literary Fiction, Psychology, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Music, Historical Fiction, History, Economics, and Classics.

Work experience:

  • Random House, W. W. Norton, Hachette Books, Graywolf Press, Coffee House Press, Black Dog and Leventhal Publishers
  • Black Dog and Leventhal Publishers
  • Hachette Book Group
  • Callisto Media
  • 1517 Media

Stewart 5 star rating

Morgantown, WV, USA

Over 30 years in publishing. Art Direction, Graphic Design, Typography, Illustration, Project Management. Two cats are also here to help.

Genres: History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Political Science & Current Affairs, Historical Fiction, Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Contemporary Fiction, True Crime, Life Sciences, and Math & Science.

Work experience:

  • Seattle Metropolitan Magazine
  • Sasquatch Books
  • Seattle Weekly
  • The Rocket
  • Self-employed

Peter 5 star rating

West Chester, PA, USA

Passionate about using my illustration and graphic design skills to enable clear communication. Seeking to work with other creatives.

Genres: Action & Adventure, Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Comics & Graphic Novels, Gaming & LitRPG, Fantasy, Humor & Comedy, Military Science Fiction, Science Fiction, and Art.

Work experience:

  • Zenda Consulting
  • Eulerity
  • Self-employed

Barry 5 star rating

Idaho Falls, Idaho, USA

25+ years of experience designing for publishers and independent authors. I pique interest through visual concepts and evocative typography.

Genres: Inspirational, Non-Fiction, Christian Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Christian Fiction, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, and Historical Fiction.

Work experience:

  • Knape & Knape
  • Coates Kokes
  • Self-employed
  • Intrepid Agency

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Nat 5 star rating

Minneapolis, MN USA

I'm a cartographer, researcher, and designer with over 30 years experience.

Genres: History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Travel, Education & Reference, Historical Fiction, Fiction, Historical Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Geography, and Biographies & Memoirs.

Work experience:

  • Hedberg Maps, Inc.
  • Self-employed

Sarah 5 star rating

Livingston, MT, USA

Senior Book Designer with over a decade of experience designing a variety of titles in non-fiction, history, memoirs, and true crime.

Genres: Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Photography, Travel, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Sports & Outdoors, Biographies & Memoirs, and True Crime.

Work experience:

  • Riverbend Publishing
  • Self-employed

Hannah 5 star rating

Lubbock, TX, USA

Professional and creative award-winning book designer with years of experience and knowledge in both traditional and self-publishing.

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Poetry, Fiction, and Short Story.

Work experience:

  • Texas Tech University Press
  • Self-employed

Jerry 5 star rating

Philadelphia, PA, USA

Designer, Art Director and Illustrator. I specialize in Big, Bold Thrillers and True Crime.

Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction, Action & Adventure, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, True Crime, Mystery & Crime, Psychological Thriller, Thriller & Suspense, and Medical Thriller.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • St. Martin's Press

Mike 5 star rating

Philadelphia, PA, USA

Have a completed manuscript? I can help you get into print! Providing expert level design and publishing services for over 25 years.

Genres: Business & Management, Non-Fiction, Christian Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, Education & Reference, Parenting & Families, Writing & Publishing, Biographies & Memoirs, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Christian Fiction, and Fiction.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • Ascension
  • St. Andrew's Productions

Phillip 5 star rating

Madison, WI, USA

Over ten years experience in typesetting and formatting books for print and ebook, with hands-on experience in press environments.

Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Cultural & Ethnic, Education & Reference, Science Fiction, Business & Management, and Mystery & Crime.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • Data Print

Jonathan 5 star rating

New Haven, Connecticut, USA

I provide same quality covers as for adult trade publishers. Let's stop the browsing, and get readers engaged in your book!

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Historical Fiction, Fiction, Literary Fiction, True Crime, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Psychological Thriller, Thriller & Suspense, Historical Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, and Horror.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • Da Capo Press / Lifelong Books — Perseus Books Group / Hachette Int'l
  • Pantheon and Schocken Books [Knopf Group / Random House]
  • Diversion Books, NYC

Glynnis 5 star rating

San Jose, CA, USA

I am a versatile cover designer, with additional skills in illustration, who specializes in bold lines, strong colors, and elegant designs.

Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, and Biographies & Memoirs.

Work experience:

  • UC Press
  • GKoike Design
  • Asian Art Museum

Book Designer & Production Specialist | 200+ Published Books | Deliberate Typography | Selective Availability

Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Philosophy, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, History, Poetry, Short Story, Cultural & Ethnic, Religion & Spirituality, and Music.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed

Richard 5 star rating

Boulder, CO, USA

Richard is an award–winning book cover and interior designer with over 100 New York Times Bestselling cover designs to his name.

Genres: Psychological Thriller, Thriller & Suspense, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Poetry, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Music, True Crime, and Literary Fiction.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • Regan Arts, New York (A Phaidon Global Company)
  • HarperCollins Publishers
  • Sullivan & Company, New York (www.sullivannyc.com)
  • D’Arcy Advertising (former DMB&B Clarion), Oslo, Norway

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