Jason Anscomb

Jason Anscomb – Designer

Book jacket design designer with over twenty years experience in the industry.

Overview

I work with the biggest names in publishing, as well as many indie publishers.
I also enjoying working with individuals wishing to publish their own work independently.
My aim on any brief is to create an intelligent well thought out approach.
I like the chance to deal with authors direct and tend to involve them a fair bit in the process.
Often the end result feels quite collaborative.
The other skill I can offer is book interior design and typesetting.
Services
Non-Fiction
Business & Management Philosophy Political Science & Current Affairs Technology
Fiction
Literary Fiction Mystery & Crime Thriller & Suspense
Languages
English
Certifications
  • BA honours in Graphic Design

Work experience

Self-employed

Aug, 2002 — Present

I did a few work experiences at London Agencies such as Satchi & SatchI and Ian Logan design when I was first starting out in graphic design.
I then got offered a job in book publishing in 2002 and my career has been in that ever since.
The companies I have worked for include: Watts Publishing (non-fiction Children's Books) MQP (coffee table/gift books) Quarto books (coffee table/gift books) and Reed publishing (Fiction and Non-fiction).
I worked in New Zealand for a couple of years for Reed publishing (now part of Penguin NZ). Coming back from New Zealand I went freelance in November 2006.

Self-employed

Nov, 2006 — Present

I went freelance back in 2006 and have never looked back.
Going freelance forced me to try constantly to get better at what I produced (an on-going process).
It also helped me steer myself to working with companies that I admired for their design output.

Portfolio

The Bard in Brief: Shakespeare in Quotations

Hannah Manktelow

Widely acknowledged to be the greatest dramatist in the English language, William Shakespeare is also one of the most quoted writers of all time. His plays and sonnets influenced the history of the English language itself, and changed the literary landscape, a... read more
Beer Select-O-Pedia

Michael Larson

A great guide book to beer with an innovative approach aimed at all those eager to explore the modern world of beer, no matter how experienced a drinker you are. Rather than focusing on a specific list of beers to drink, this book takes a step back and gives y... read more
New Persian Cooking: A Fresh Approach to the Classic Cuisine of Iran

Jila Dana-Haeri

Title: New Persian Cooking( A Fresh Approach to the Classic Cuisine of Iran) <>Binding: Hardcover <>Author: JilaDana-Haeri <>Publisher: I.B.Tauris&Company
Try it! Buy it!: Vintage Adverts (British Library)

Various

Try it! Buy it!
The Games : Britain’s Olympic and Paralympic Journey to London 2012 : An Official London 2012 Games Publication

Brendan Gallagher

The Games traces Britain's great Olympic and Paralympic past through powerful narrative, striking anecdotes and over 250 compelling original images. It captures the individual atmosphere of past Games across the world, from 1930s Berlin to 1980s Moscow, Sydney... read more

Jason has 68 reviews

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Tom S.

Tom S.

Sep, 2024

From time-to-time in the course of your life, you come across a particularly talented professional. Someone who consistently displays all the non-negotiable entry-level credentials like diligence, responsiveness, and technical capability. But more than that, someone who can create an idea that you would never have considered in a month of Sundays. Someone who can surpass your expectations with ...
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Jason A.
Thanks Tom, That is very kind of you. I really appreciate your words. Good luck with your book!
John G.

John G.

Jul, 2024

Do NOT think "I wrote a book, and have quite a good eye if I do say so myself. I should certainly be able to come up with a decent cover after playing for an hour or two in my graphics software." Hire Jason. Trust me on this. I ended up with a fantastic cover, and along the way he presented a ton of other ideas that were also great. It was a tough choice, an embarrassment of riches. Top notch.
Cassius S.

Cassius S.

Mar, 2024

Jason was great to work with – quick with responses, and very experienced in his recomandations. After taking on a demanding brief from me, he delivered exactly what I was after. If I'm lucky enough to write another novel, I would be more than happy to use his services again. Cheers
Liz B.

Liz B.

Mar, 2024

Jason went above and beyond the call of duty. He answered question after question after question after question. You know those old people who just don't get it and ask the same question a dozen times? Well, that was me. And he was so patient and stuck in there until I got it. I would hire him again in a heartbeat, and I recommend him to you also.
Eduardo R.

Eduardo R.

Jan, 2024

It was nice, we had good communication all the time

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