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Elynn
South Orange, United States
A versatile, creative, collaborative book design professional who designs covers and interiors with a focus on the children's market.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Young Adult, Picture Books, Children's, Historical Fiction, Middle Grade, Comics & Graphic Novels, Children’s Non-Fiction, and Non-Fiction.
Work experience:
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Freelance
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, Thriller & Suspense, Mystery & Crime, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Space Opera, Science Fiction, Post-Apocalyptic, Young Adult Fantasy, and Young Adult.
Work experience:
- Coverkitchen
Christine
Jersey City, NJ, USA
Art director, graphic designer, and illustrator with over 16 years of experience specializing in Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror.
Genres: Action & Adventure, Fiction, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Contemporary Fiction, Anthologies, Urban Fantasy, Fantasy, Gaming & LitRPG, Magical Realism, Literary Fiction, and Science Fiction.
Work experience:
- Tordotcom Publishing
- Grand Central Publishing/Forever Books
- Oxford University Press
- Self-employed
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Sean
New York, NY, USA
Professional book designer: focusing on interior design, ebooks, and illustration.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Comics & Graphic Novels, Mystery & Crime, Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Business & Management, Comics Non-Fiction, and Writing & Publishing.
Work experience:
- Hachette Book Group
- DC Comics
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
Ivy
Atlanta, GA, USA
I love the process of bringing the author's characters and worlds to life--it's exciting for the both of us! Let's get started!
Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Middle Grade Fantasy, Magical Realism, Literary Fiction, and Fantasy.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
Alix
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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Sarah
Chicago, IL, USA
Professional artist and designer specializing in portraiture. Let me bring your stories to life!
Genres: Holiday, Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Women's Fiction, Contemporary Romance, Romance, LGBTQ Fiction, Young Adult, Magical Realism, Literary Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, and Non-Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-Employed
Gabriel
Miami, FL, USA
I'm an illustrator and designer from Miami, Fl. Children's book illustrations with a fantastical twist and a traditional look are my thing.
Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Middle Grade Fantasy, Picture Books, Magical Realism, Literary Fiction, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Music, Humanities & Social Sciences, and Self-Help & Self-Improvement.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Premium Toys
Maki
New York, NY, USA
Japanese award-winning illustrator based in NY. Old-school painter/drawing artist specializing in editorial and middle-grader books.
Genres: Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Non-Fiction, Literary Fiction, Fiction, Nature, Travel, Writing & Publishing, Children's, and Short Story.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
Lesley
White Plains, NY, United States
Creative art director and book cover designer specializing in commercial woman's fiction, young adult, and romance.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Romance, Young Adult, Historical Fiction, African American Fiction, Anthologies, Women's Fiction, Mystery & Crime, and Thriller & Suspense.
Work experience:
- Penguin Random House (Formally Penguin Group USA)
- Penguin Group USA
- St. Martin's Press
- Tor Publishing Group
Chris
Ogden, UT, USA
I'm a freelance illustrator with over fifteen years of professional experience. I'm known for my bold line work and intricate compositions.
Genres: Comics & Graphic Novels, Fiction, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Comics Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Magical Realism, and Literary Fiction.
Work experience:
- Weber State University Division of Continuing Education
- Self-employed
- Southern Utah University
Roberta
Los Angeles, CA, USA
Italian illustrator in love with pencil & watercolors. HarperCollins, Newton Compton, Saatchi&Saatchi, Mondadori, Mandarina Duck.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Contemporary Romance, Romance, New Adult, Young Adult, Chick Lit, Women's Fiction, and Fashion & Textiles.
Work experience:
- Mondadori S.p.A.
- Univers Poche / Pocket Jeunesse
- Syn Creativi e Tecnici
- Skyscanner
- Self-employed
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
Stephanie
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
Rachel
St. Petersburg, FL, USA
I am an illustrator and designer for young readers, ready to assist you with my skill, imagination and experience with Penguin Random House!
Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Picture Books, Fantasy, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Middle Grade Fantasy, Historical Fiction, and Literary Fiction.
Work experience:
- Penguin Young Readers Design Group (Penguin Random House)
- Self-employed
- Southern Shirt Company
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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