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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
Josh
Columbus, OH, USA
Illustrator for MG and YA publishing with a passion for captivating characters and emotionally driven narrative storytelling.
Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Action & Adventure, Fantasy, Short Story, Young Adult, Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, and Children’s Non-Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Elevate Pictures
- Pawn Creative
- Ohio Department of Natural Resources
- Llewellyn Publishing
shawn
San Diego, CA, USA
Award-winning Book Designer, Art Director, comic letterer, specializing in graphic novels and comics.
Genres: Comics & Graphic Novels, Fiction, Fantasy, Action & Adventure, Science Fiction, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Middle Grade Fantasy, Children's, Young Adult Fantasy, and Young Adult.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Magma Comix
- IDW Publishing
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Travis
Louisville, KY, USA
Fantasy map illustrator. Clients include Penguin Random House and Sourcebooks.
Genres: Science Fiction, Fiction, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Middle Grade Fantasy, Children's, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Gaming & LitRPG, Urban Fantasy, Historical Fiction, Magical Realism, and Literary Fiction.
Work experience:
- Sourcebooks
- Kidsbooks Publishing
Lauren
Rocky Mount, Virginia, USA
An illustrator living amongst the folklore and trees of Appalachia creating art based on ritual, stories, and the aspects that call to her.
Genres: Anthologies, Fiction, Magical Realism, Literary Fiction, Urban Fantasy, Fantasy, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Short Story, and New Adult.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Xervéo
Lynn
New York, NY, USA
A Graphic Designer/Art Director with over 15 years of professional experience creating book covers. Approaches each project with passion.
Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Women's Fiction, New Adult, Young Adult, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Business & Management, Historical Romance, Romance, and Contemporary Romance.
Work experience:
- Penguin Random House
- Bantam Dell Publishing
- Freelance
Reese
Albuquerque, NM, USA
Reese is an award-winning illustrator specializing in watercolor who loves historical fiction, horror, and fantasy.
Genres: LGBTQ Fiction, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Fantasy, Classics, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Historical Romance, Romance, Magical Realism, and Literary Fiction.
Work experience:
- Fancypants SF
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Karina
New York, NY, USA
Designer and Art Director of YA, Middle Grade, Non-Fiction and Picture books—including several New York Times bestsellers for all age groups
Genres: Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Young Adult, Fiction, Middle Grade, Children's, Middle Grade Fantasy, Picture Books, Women's Fiction, and Thriller & Suspense.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Simon & Schuter (Pulse and Aladdin Imprints)
- Little, Brown Books for Young Readers - Hachette Book Group
Nicole
Chicago, IL, USA
Designer and Art Director with 10 years of industry experience, specializing in YA and Adult. Has worked on 15 New York Times bestsellers.
Genres: Coming of Age, Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Historical Fiction, Psychological Thriller, Thriller & Suspense, Horror, Contemporary Romance, Romance, Young Adult, Middle Grade, and Children's.
Work experience:
- Sourcebooks
- Self-employed
Jack
Atlanta, GA, USA
Professional illustrator (17+ 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
Glynnis
San Jose, CA, USA
I am a versatile cover designer, with additional skills in illustration, who specializes in bold lines, strong colors, and elegant designs.
Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, and Biographies & Memoirs.
Work experience:
- UC Press
- GKoike Design
- Asian Art Museum
Ken
New York, NY, USA
Art Director with 12+ years designing award-winning covers and interiors at Penguin Random House, including Newbery and NYT bestsellers.
Genres: Young Adult, Fiction, Middle Grade, Children's, Fantasy, LGBTQ Fiction, Historical Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Historical Romance, Romance, and Romantic Comedy.
Work experience:
- Penguin Random House
Matt
Boston, MA, USA
With over 13 years of publishing experience, I'm a professional book cover designer that creates jackets that stand out on the shelf.
Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Historical Fiction, LGBTQ Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Young Adult, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Literary Fiction, and Science Fiction.
Work experience:
- Candlewick Press
- Self-employed
Brittany
Seattle, WA, USA
Illustrator for adult and YA fantasy and speculative fiction with 5 years experience working in freelance illustration and character design
Genres: Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Fiction, Romantic Fantasy, Romance, Dystopian, Science Fiction, Post-Apocalyptic, Steampunk, New Adult, Young Adult, Young Adult Fantasy, and Action & Adventure.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
Ellen
Chicago, IL, USA
Art director with more than ten years of experience in publishing, finding delight in all kinds of book design.
Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Picture Books, Young Adult, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, and Middle Grade Fantasy.
Work experience:
- Cottage Door Press
- Albert Whitman & Company
Mark
Athens, Georgia, USA
I'm an illustrator specializing in children, young adult books. I had worked with several independent authors as well as publishers.
Genres: Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Classics, Action & Adventure, Young Adult, and Fantasy.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
Priscilla
Austin, TX, USA
Freelance illustrator who specializes in characters, portraiture, and visual narrative.
Genres: Action & Adventure, Fiction, Fantasy, Gaming & LitRPG, LGBTQ Fiction, Paranormal Romance, Romance, Science Fiction, Urban Fantasy, and Young Adult.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
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