Iram Allam

Iram Allam – Designer

Internal book designer with nearly 30 years experience. Beautiful and classical designs across all genres.

Overview

I have nearly 30 years experience in book publishing and specifically in internal book design and layout. I've worked for some of the largest publishers in London namely HarperCollins, Orion Books and Macmillan Publishers. I have worked on big name authors such as Kate Moss and David Baldacci. I have now been working freelance with my own company since 2019 and I can design your fiction, non-fiction, kids and poetry books. That includes plate sections and endpapers. I can also do family trees and infographics. I especially like designing historical fiction. My design skills are all encompassing as is normal with in-house trade designers.

I have been working with authors for a long time and I'd like to think that I can bring your ideas to life. I normally get a brief and then provide some sample pages for you to approve. Upon approval I will typeset your book and provide you with a print ready pdf for printing. I am also happy to give advice from the perspective of a traditional publisher. I'm very much a heads down and get it done person and I will often complete a project before the deadline.

Please give me as much information about the text as possible ie whether there are headings, how many diagrams need to be done by me, any pictures or illustrations to be supplied or any special design. I think I am pretty knowledgable about publishing and I hope that comes across!
Services
Fiction
Children's Classics Historical Fiction Mystery & Crime Thriller & Suspense Women's Fiction
Non-Fiction
Math & Science Self-Help & Self-Improvement
Languages
English

Work experience

Self-employed

Feb, 2019 — Present

Macmillan Publishers

Jan, 2008 — Jul, 2018 (over 10 years)

Orion Publishing Group

Apr, 2004 — Dec, 2007 (over 3 years)

Orion Publishing Group

Mar, 2001 — Mar, 2004 (about 3 years)

HarperCollins Publishers

Apr, 1998 — Mar, 2001 (almost 3 years)

HarperCollins Publishers

Apr, 1997 — Mar, 1998 (11 months)

Iram has 38 reviews

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Author Nicklous A.

Author Nicklous A.

Sep, 2023

A pleasure to work with.
William D.

William D.

Sep, 2023

As a first-time author, I was very fortunate to find Iram. She was so patient with me and her advice and expertise were so helpful in guiding me through the process. I highly recommend that she be at the top of everyone's list when they are looking for help. William Dorsch
Geoffrey B.

Geoffrey B.

Aug, 2023

As always a pleasure to work with Iram
Susan G.

Susan G.

Aug, 2023

I have worked with Iram for several formatting projects. She is a true professional and I plan to use again. She gets the job done on time and does what is needed to make my project a success. Thanks Iram!
Femi M.

Femi M.

Aug, 2023

Working with Iram has been great. she communicated well throughout the project. I could say she was flawless except for a little snag towards the end of the project. She did make amends but it takes a lot of effort to make her make the amends. I think that's because she believes in herself.
Iram A.
The first issue here was that Femi didn’t have the software to open the epub file I gave him and then insisted I fix it when there was nothing wrong with the file. There were further minor issues w...
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