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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

jon 5 star rating

Cleveland, OH, USA

Freelance illustrator based in the Mid West. I've been creating imagery for all sorts of projects and industries for over a decade.

Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Psychology, Classics, Literary Fiction, and Poetry.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed

Jasmine 5 star rating

Memphis, TN, USA

Cover/ interior book designer specializing in all sorts of non-fiction: activism, wellness, and everything in between.

Genres: Health & Wellbeing, Non-Fiction, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Nature, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Political Science & Current Affairs, and Design.

Work experience:

  • North Atlantic Books
  • Various

Jay 5 star rating

Brattleboro, VT, USA

Classically inspired book designer and typographer with a focus on non-fiction, particularly historical and political titles.

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, and Political Science & Current Affairs.

Work experience:

  • RosettaBooks
  • The MIT Press
  • Melville House

Derek 5 star rating

Austin, TX, USA

Experienced book cover and interior designer specializing in art, photography, cooking, music, history, and entertainment books.

Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Architecture, Non-Fiction, Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Entertainment, Music, Photography, and History.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • Familius
  • University of Texas Press
  • MIT Press

Ann 5 star rating

Philadelphia, PA, USA

I’ve been designing book jackets for over 20 years. My covers have won awards from multiple nationwide professional design organizations.

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

Work experience:

  • 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

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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

Jack 5 star rating

San Diego, CA, USA

LGBTQIA+ illustrator and comic artist based in San Diego, CA creating impactful and images that tell a story.

Genres: Comics & Graphic Novels, Fiction, Fantasy, LGBTQ Fiction, Poetry, Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, LGBTQ Non-Fiction, Science Fiction, and History.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • Grossmont College

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

Brian 5 star rating

Mount Pleasant, MI, USA

Dedicated to the craft of book design, with over 14 years of experience in publishing.

Genres: History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Political Science & Current Affairs, Literary Fiction, Fiction, Sports & Outdoors, Biographies & Memoirs, and Music.

Work experience:

  • The University of Chicago Press

Ashley 5 star rating

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.

Abby 5 star rating

Pittsburgh, PA, USA

I am an illustrator interested in creating dynamic and informative images that make non-fiction enjoyable for both children and adults.

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Children’s Non-Fiction, Travel, Education & Reference, History, and Humanities & Social Sciences.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • Giant Eagle

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

Graciela 5 star rating

Cambridge, MA, USA

Over 25 years professional experience designing book jackets and interiors for trade and academic publishers.

Genres: Design, Non-Fiction, Economics, Humanities & Social Sciences, Art, History, Law, Middle Eastern & Islamic Studies, Philosophy, and Political Science & Current Affairs.

Work experience:

  • Harvard University Press
  • Self-employed
  • Yale University Press

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

Jack 5 star rating

Atlanta, GA, USA

Professional illustrator (15+ yrs) specializing in book covers, games & concept art. History editor at Dragon's Armory. At the helm & ready.

Genres: Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Historical Fiction, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Action & Adventure, Comics & Graphic Novels, Comics Non-Fiction, and Thriller & Suspense.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed

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