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David

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
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Taylor

Taylor 5 star rating

San Francisco, CA, United States

Experienced designer (+ avid reader) previously of Chronicle Books | Thoughtful layout + covers | Booking for 2026!

Genres: Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Poetry, Fiction, Career Guides, Entertainment, Contemporary Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, and Humor & Comedy.

Work experience:

  • Chronicle Books
  • Gershoni Creative Agency
  • Self-employed
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Jakob

Jakob 5 star rating

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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Rachel

Rachel 5 star rating

Charlottesville, VA, USA

Professional cover designer with experience designing for thrillers, horror, literary fiction, poetry, and non-fiction.

Genres: Poetry, Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Action & Adventure, Women's Fiction, Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Magical Realism, Literary Fiction, and Psychological Thriller.

Work experience:

  • C&R Press
  • Creature Publishing
  • The Scout Guide
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Michael Vito

Michael Vito 5 star rating

Fenton, MO, USA

Quality book designs with affordable pricing. 15+ years in the business. I advise first-time authors. Let's create something great together.

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

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
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Alan

Alan 5 star rating

Kentfield, CA, USA

With over 20 years of experience designing books, I specialize in helping authors stand out and succeed on self-publishing platforms.

Genres: Poetry, Fiction, Business & Management, Non-Fiction, Technology, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Biographies & Memoirs, Religion & Spirituality, Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, and Entertainment.

Work experience:

  • Palace Press International
  • Insight Editions
  • Restoration Hardware
  • Alian Design
  • theBookDesigners
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Ian

Ian 5 star rating

West Linn, OR, USA

25+ years designing covers and interiors that resonate—trusted by publishers and indie authors to create books that connect with readers.

Genres: Business & Management, Non-Fiction, Poetry, Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Historical Fiction, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, and Science Fiction.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • Insight Editions
  • Clarence Lee Design and Associates
  • Gita Sporting Goods
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Dana

Dana 5 star rating

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
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Jack

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
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Katie

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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Ann

Ann 5 star rating

Philadelphia, NY, 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
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Alix

Alix 5 star rating

New York, NY, USA

Award-winning artist, illustrator, and designer with over 12 years of experience. Clients include NYT, Electric Lit, Pop-up Magazine, CNN.

Genres: Classics, Fiction, Magical Realism, Literary Fiction, Nature, Non-Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Poetry, Themes & Motifs, Anthologies, Art, and Humanities & Social Sciences.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • New York Center for Book Arts
  • Radical Media
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Patrick

Patrick 5 star rating

Eustis, FL, USA

An award winning picture book illustrator, I'll create eye catching images that invite readers into your story and make them want to stay.

Genres: Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Young Adult, Short Story, Time Travel, Science Fiction, Poetry, Humor & Comedy, and Holiday.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • PRC Engineering
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Danna Mathias

Danna Mathias 5 star rating

Charleston, SC, USA

Cover/interior designer with 15+ years experience. Worked for Amazon.com and small publishers. A passion for beautiful, simplistic books.

Genres: Mystery & Crime, Fiction, Literary Fiction, Women's Fiction, Historical Fiction, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Non-Fiction, Poetry, Biographies & Memoirs, Art, and Humanities & Social Sciences.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • Amazon.com
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Melissa

Melissa 5 star rating

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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Leticia

Leticia 5 star rating

Portland, ME, USA

Professional illustrator covering the gamut from editorial to surface illustration, with over 25 years experience. Playful line, bold color.

Genres: Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Non-Fiction, Poetry, Fiction, Calendars, Nature, Home & Garden, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, and Holiday.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
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Mike

Mike 5 star rating

Minneapolis, MN, USA

I'm an adept book and cover designer with experience working on a wide range of titles from indie darlings to solo endeavours.

Genres: LGBTQ Fiction, Fiction, Poetry, Plays & Screenplays, Short Story, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Architecture, Non-Fiction, Philosophy, Humanities & Social Sciences, and Literary Fiction.

Work experience:

  • Mayfly Design
  • 11:11 Press
  • Fonograf Editions
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