17+ Best Literary Fiction Book Designers for Hire in the United States

Hokyoung

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

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Annemieke

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

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David

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

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Tanya

Stephenson, Virginia, USA

Freelance illustrator with a focus on creating whimsical narrative-based illustrations. 10+ years experience using various styles.

Genres: Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Fiction, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Magical Realism, and Literary Fiction.

Work experience:

Self-employed

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Rebecca

San Diego, CA, USA

I'm a book-obsessed designer and illustrator with a clean style, love of color and fun illustrations.

Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Romance, Young Adult, Classics, Contemporary Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, and Self-Help & Self-Improvement.

Work experience:

Self-employed
Immortal Works

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Cormac

Atlanta, GA, USA

Internationally awarded illustrator who's worked for companies like Eyes on Talent and AIG and individuals to make any project come to life.

Genres: Short Story, Fiction, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Action & Adventure, Middle Grade, Children's, Middle Grade Fantasy, Nature, Non-Fiction, Thriller & Suspense, Magical Realism, and Literary Fiction.

Work experience:

Birds Georgia
American International Group
Self-employed

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Andrea

Hartford, CT, USA

I'm an experienced graphic designer specializing in audiobook and book cover design, with a typographic approach to visual storytelling.

Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, LGBTQ Fiction, Literary Fiction, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Nature, Poetry, and Short Story.

Work experience:

Tantor Media

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Joe

Nashville, TN, USA

I'm a book jacket designer with a proven track record of success in the world of jacket design. Your cover will fit in as well as stand out.

Genres: Mystery & Crime, Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Anthologies, Contemporary Fiction, Historical Fiction, Literary Fiction, Thriller & Suspense, and Political Science & Current Affairs.

Work experience:

Self-employed

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Melissa

Pittsburgh, PA, USA

Designer and artist. I especially love designing poetry books, and have experience with fiction and academic texts.

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

Work experience:

University of Pittsburgh Press
Self-employed

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Karoll

Miami Beach, FL, USA

Painter, Illustrator, Graphic Designer, hunter of nocturnal muses, avid reader, music lover and addicted to bitter coffee.

Genres: Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Magical Realism, Literary Fiction, Poetry, and Psychology.

Work experience:

Self-employed

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Jonathan

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

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Rafael

Mesa, AZ, USA

I am a professional designer, art director, and illustrator who loves books—working with publishers in Europe, USA, Asia, and indie authors.

Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Humor & Comedy, Mystery & Crime, Space Opera, Science Fiction, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Biographies & Memoirs, and Non-Fiction.

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Eric

Saint Charles, MO, USA

illustrator specializing in fantasy horror and history.

Genres: Comics & Graphic Novels, Fiction, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Gaming & LitRPG, Magical Realism, Literary Fiction, Steampunk, Science Fiction, and Dystopian.

Work experience:

Self-employed

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Heather

Chicago, IL, USA

Experienced cover designer of adult fiction and non-fiction genres. Let's make your book a best-seller!

Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Non-Fiction, Business & Management, Coming of Age, Historical Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Psychological Thriller, Thriller & Suspense, Magical Realism, and Literary Fiction.

Work experience:

Sourcebooks

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Jakob

Portland, United States

Specializing in detail-oriented interior designs and layouts for print editions

Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Young Adult, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Poetry, Historical Fiction, LGBTQ Fiction, and Thriller & Suspense.

Work experience:

Tin House
Self-employed
Submit Magazine
Port Townsend & Jefferson County Leader

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Alison

New York, NY, USA

Book Interior Designer in NYC. I love photoshop, typography, and the balance between a great serif body font and a clean sans serif display.

Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Coming of Age, LGBTQ Fiction, Literary Fiction, Romantic Comedy, Romance, and Women's Fiction.

Work experience:

Penguin Random House
Simon & Schuster

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Brian

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, Music, and Historical Fiction.

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