Jake Clark

Jake Clark – Designer

Versatile, easy-going and ready to work for you!

Overview

As a devoted reader, book cover design has become a true passion for me. It's the pinnacle of my career, where I feel most at home and exhilarated to showcase the essence of the words within each book I work on!

You'll notice that my work features multiple repeat authors, because I strive to create unique, one-of-a-kind designs. My goal is to provide an exceptional experience and a top-quality product for every client I work with. With over 1000 covers designed, I tackle every jobs with flexibility, efficiency, and an easy-going approach, I am fully equipped to meet all specifications and requirements for any cover that comes my way.

Don't hesitate to reach out with any questions or for a quote. I'm here to bring your book cover vision to life!

Services
Fiction
Fantasy Science Fiction Thriller & Suspense
Languages
English
Certifications
  • BA in Graphic Design from the University of South Carolina

Work experience

Self-employed

Jan, 2015 — Present
Book Covers are my passion. I left my design job of ten years to pursue my dream as a cover designer!

Print Depot

Jun, 2007 — Present
I've worked at my current job for nine years now. Its a small print shop that caters to a variety of clients, from big corporations like Daimler and Fatz to small businesses and local events. Rest assured I am capable of handling any challenges a cover may bring!

Portfolio

The Black Crown (Age of Adventures)

Douglas, John A.

Independently published

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We Dare: No Man's Land: An Anthology of Strong Female Leads

Ibson, Jamie

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The Baron of Monteferro (Eternal Defiance Book 1)

Lucian, A. B.

Cover Design Illustration Typography
Torch the Sky (Judge, Jury, Executioner Book 19)

Martelle, Craig

Cover Design Illustration Typography
Revolution Calling (The Last Marines Book 4)

Frisbee Jr, William S.

Cover Design Illustration Typography
The Wandering Sword: Book One of The Last Eternal

Peppers, Jacob

Cover Design Illustration Typography
Arcane Mercenaries: Captain

August, Mark

Cover Design Illustration Typography
Primal Eclipse (Peregrine Outpost Book 1)

Smith, Stan C.

Cover Design Illustration Typography
The Hellborn King

Brenning, Christopher G.

Cover Design Illustration Typography
A Tale of Stars and Shadow

Cassidy, Lisa

Tate House

Cover Design Illustration Typography
Wizardom Legends: Castles of Legend (Tor the Dungeon Crawler Book 2)

Kohanek, Jeffrey L.

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Kara, Shieldmaiden of Eire (Forerunner Series Book 4)

Batista, Jay Veloso

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Grindylow Ambush (The Origin Story of Monsters Book 5)

Carr, Martha

Cover Design Illustration Typography
Bellicose: A Military Sci-Fi Series (Postal Marine Series Book 1)

Wilson, Ben

Cover Design Illustration Typography
Heaven Will Fall (Gravitium Book 1)

Anderle, Michael

Cover Design Illustration Typography
Valkyrie (Chooser of the Slain Book 1)

Anderle, Michael

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Sir Thomas the Hesitant and the Table of Less Valued Knights

Liam Perrin

Whimsical and poignant, Sir Thomas the Hesitant and the Table of Less Valued Knights tells the story of Thomas Farmer who dreams of becoming a knight, sets out to save his brother from the han... read more
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Child of the Flames (The Seven Signs Book 1)

D.W. Hawkins

The Red Swords came with the sunrise and took everything Shawna Llewan held dear.Her family massacred, her home destroyed, she escapes with nothing but her mother’s heirloom and the desire for... read more
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Lifting the Veil: Emergence

John O'Brien

The nuclear winter has ended. Survivors cautiously begin to peek out of their underground shelters, each having endured their separate trials. They emerge into a foreign land wiped bare from t... read more
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Colony One: They left Earth to save it. Who's going to save them?

E. M. Peters

In the year 2145, the population of Earth has breached 20 billion people. Plagued by pollution, poverty and war, only the discovery of two habitable planets within the capabilities human space... read more
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It Came from Anomaly Flats (Volume 1)

Clayton Smith

The oddest little town in the Midwest has a thousand demented stories to tell...some of them are horrifying enough to send shivers down the strongest of spines. There’s the tale of a man whose... read more
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Suzy Spitfire Kills Everybody

Joe Canzano

When outlaw Suzy Spitfire discovers her father was murdered after creating a super-duper artificial intelligence, she races across the solar system in search of the brain he built—but it’s a r... read more
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Na Akua (Volume 1)

Clayton Smith

Maui was supposed to be a romantic trip for two. But when Grayson Park’s bride leaves him at the altar, a solo trip to paradise seems like just the thing to take him far from his troubles. The... read more
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The Horns of Ruin

Tim Akers

“Hard to put down. From the compelling opening sentence to the last, The Horns of Ruin is much like its protagonist: powerful, relentless and impossible to ignore.”—Miami HeraldWhen humanity a... read more
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The Left-Hand Path: Mentor (Volume 1)

T.S. Barnett

Nathaniel Moore is a myth. He's a witch too powerful to exist and too clever to be caught. He's kept himself young for two hundred and fifty years with life-stealing dark magic and left a long... read more
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Marina G.

Marina G.

May, 2025

Jake not only finished the typography for Eltaris on time, but about a week early. After finishing the project, there were some last-minute changes to the internal formatting of the book that ended up changing the width of the spine, and Jake made the necessary edits extremely quickly so that I w...
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M.S. D.

M.S. D.

Apr, 2025

Jake is an absolute legend, offering great services and flexible edits. When something didn't work the way I had thought, he was fast to pivot in a way that .ade us both happy. Will be working together again soon.
Joshua M.

Joshua M.

Apr, 2025

Jake was easy to work with and responsive to my input. He thoroughly outlined his approach and we had an excellent Zoom meeting to discuss the cover. His artwork is top notch.
Roger W.

Roger W.

Mar, 2025

This is my fourth cover collaboration with Jake - that should really tell you everything right there. Jake is a fantastic collaborator and extremely professional. He has a passion for his craft and a desire to see his work help his clients succeed. Jake is my first stop for any book cover design...
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Warren S.

Warren S.

Mar, 2025

Jake proposed that we discuss the book and conceptual direction in a quick Zoom call before he began to work. He quickly grasped the kind of cover I was looking for and came up with a compelling idea which required very little changing. He was responsive and easy to work with, happy to make the n...
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