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Jordan
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New York, NY, USA
I'm an InDesign nerd who's typeset all kinds of books for publishers like BenBella, Catapult, Counterpoint, and Soft Skull.
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Literary Fiction, Poetry, Short Story, Business & Management, Humanities & Social Sciences, and Self-Help & Self-Improvement.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Catapult
Melissa
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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
jon
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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
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Alan
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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
- Self-employed
Brad
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Vancouver, WA, USA
I'm a designer and illustrator of 15 years, who's worked with the world's biggest publishers designing covers and illustrating books.
Genres: Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Poetry, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, and Math & Science.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Arnold Worldwide
- Column Five Media
Gregory
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New York, NY, USA
Experienced Graphic Designer & Art Director available. Have designed multiple book covers and jackets for Oxford University Press.
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Entertainment, Economics, Humanities & Social Sciences, History, Music, Philosophy, Poetry, and Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
Ian
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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.
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Jakob
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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
Ann
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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
Jack
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San Diego, CA, USA
LGBTQIA+ illustrator and comic artist based in San Diego, CA creating impactful 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
Ashley
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Chicago, IL, USA
I'm an agency Sr. Art Director with a MFA in creative writing. Background in illustration and branding. Designed 40+ books for Reedsy.
Genres: Humor & Comedy, Fiction, Poetry, LGBTQ Fiction, Dystopian, Science Fiction, Comics & Graphic Novels, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, and Mystery & Crime.
Work experience:
- Write Bloody Publishing
- NPR - Austin, TX
- Gap Online
- Ladders
- Democratic National Committee
- Bully Pulpit Interactive
Taylor
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San Francisco, CA, United States
Experienced designer (+ avid reader) previously at Chronicle Books | Thoughtful editorial layout + covers | Booking for 2027
Genres: Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Poetry, Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, and Humor & Comedy.
Work experience:
- Chronicle Books
- Gershoni Creative Agency
- Self-employed
Leticia
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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
Stephanie
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Baltimore, MD, USA
I am a book cover designer at HarperCollins. I am (very occasionally) available for a limited amount of book cover work (no interiors!)
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, and Poetry.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
Richard
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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
Shannon
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New York, NY, USA
Thoughtful designer with 7 years in covers + interiors for poetry, kids, nonfiction, and more for National Geographic and other publishers.
Genres: Poetry, Fiction, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Education & Reference, Middle Grade, Children's, Picture Books, Anthologies, Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, and Nature.
Work experience:
- National Geographic Partners
- Self-employed
- American University
- American University Museum at the Katzen Arts Center
- Current
Linsey
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Denver, Colorado, USA
Book designer available for book cover and interior design/typesetting. I would love to help you bring your book to life. Let's chat! 🖥️📚✨
Genres: Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Non-Fiction, Design, Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, Psychology, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Health & Wellbeing, Poetry, and Fiction.
Work experience:
- Sounds True
- The Climate Reality Project
- Self-employed
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