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

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
Title: New Persian Cooking( A Fresh Approach to the Classic Cuisine of Iran) <>Binding: Hardcover <>Author: JilaDana-Haeri <>Publisher: I.B.Tauris&Company
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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

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Larissa H.

Larissa H.

Dec, 2025

Jason did a phenomenal job creating a cover design that fits my novel perfectly. I truly appreciated his hands-on style and collaborative approach—he was always willing to brainstorm ideas with me and offer honest, thoughtful feedback. Working with him gave me a crystal-clear sense of what was wo...
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Janna K.

Janna K.

Nov, 2025

Jason is wildly talented, VERY responsive and his work product is excellent. I have a crazy schedule and he worked around me with ease. He delivered his awesomeness on time and better than expectations, and was flexible about my ideas and tweaks. Great designer and a great guy. He also reset my i...
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Luba S.

Luba S.

Nov, 2025

Let's be honest, to publish yourself first time is absolutely daunting! Working with Jason, was an absolute breeze. Besides coming up with killer ideas which he shared on story boards, he delivered numerous great options with swift turn around. I ended up with 3 fantastic options, that I think w...
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Jason A.
I enjoyed working with Luba She communicated well and we had a good flow of shared ideas. It felt like a team effort. I do like that about working directly with an author sometimes. We Quickly dis...
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Darren S.

Darren S.

Aug, 2025

Strong yes! Jason is the kind of creative that is best left alone. What I mean by that, is that he is so thoughtful and talented that heavy-handed opinions and micromanagement will likely only make his brilliant ideas worse. After two decades as a CMO working with creative teams, people like Jaso...
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T R.

T R.

Aug, 2025

Jason is really creative, and explains all his concepts with a really fascinating narrative so you can understand what's behind his creative process. Very responsive and easy to work with. I recommend working with him.

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