The best poetry book design services

David

Guilford, United States

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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

Jordan

New York, NY, USA

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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

jon

Cleveland, OH, USA

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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

Peter

Milledgeville, GA, USA

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I'm an award-winning book cover designer, with Simon + Schuster, The New Yorker, Forbes, university and independent presses among clients.

Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Poetry, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Thriller & Suspense, Contemporary Fiction, and Humanities & Social Sciences.

Work experience:

• Self-employed

Karoll

Miami Beach, FL, USA

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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

Ashley

Chicago, IL, USA

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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

Jack

San Diego, CA, USA

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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

Richard

Boulder, CO, USA

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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

New York, NY, USA

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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

Rachel

Charlottesville, VA, USA

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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

Andrea

Hartford, CT, USA

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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

Taylor

San Francisco, CA, United States

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

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

Work experience:

• Chronicle Books
• Gershoni Creative Agency
• Self-employed

Michael Vito

Fenton, MO, USA

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Book Designer & Production Specialist | 200+ Published Books | Deliberate Typography | Books that feel like they belong...

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

Work experience:

• Self-employed

Melissa

Pittsburgh, PA, USA

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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

Leticia

Portland, ME, USA

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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

Katie

New York, NY, USA

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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

Danna Mathias

Charleston, SC, USA

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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